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Sep 26, 20241 min read
Nova Scotia Gov Kills Remote Work To Revive Halifax Real Estate Demand
The Nova Scotia government is taking significant steps to end remote work policies in an effort to boost Halifax’s real estate market....
Sep 26, 20241 min read
NDP asks competition watchdog to probe potential rent-fixing by corporate landlords
The NDP has called on Canada’s Competition Bureau to investigate potential rent-fixing by large corporate landlords. The party is...
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Inside this $1.9M 2-bedroom Annex condo with black marble finishes and sprawling terrace
A luxury condo located in Toronto’s upscale Annex neighborhood has hit the market for $1.9 million. This two-bedroom unit stands out with...
Sep 26, 20241 min read
BC Attainable Housing Initiative To Finance 40% Of Heather Lands Presale Prices
The British Columbia government has introduced a significant initiative to help homebuyers secure housing at Vancouver's Heather Lands...
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Mortgage rates are falling fast, and Fed easing portends much more relief to come
Mortgage rates in Canada have been falling swiftly, offering relief to homeowners and prospective buyers. This trend follows a...
Sep 26, 20241 min read
B.C. and First Nations reach deal to sell 2,600 condos at 60% of market value
British Columbia has made significant strides towards affordable housing with a recent agreement between the province and First Nations...
Sep 26, 20241 min read
New mortgage rules to help Toronto, Vancouver homebuyers, says CREA economist
New mortgage rules proposed by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) aim to make homebuying easier in Toronto and Vancouver. CREA's...
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Smaller cities are showing the most resilience in Canada’s luxury real estate market
Recent trends in Canada’s real estate market reveal a surprising resilience in luxury property sectors, with smaller cities emerging as...
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Toronto Real Estate Is Collapsing Much Faster Than Most Realize
Toronto's real estate market is showing signs of rapid decline, according to recent data. While many people may not be fully aware of the...
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Vancouver To Reduce Social Housing Requirement In West End, Allow Cash In Lieu
Vancouver is making changes to its social housing policy in the West End, a move that will reduce the requirement for new developments to...
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Vancouver Proposing Fast-Track Policy For Social Housing Projects Up To 18 Storeys
Vancouver is looking to speed up the approval process for social housing projects in an effort to address the city's growing need for...
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Canada’s Insured $1.5M First-Time Home Buyer Loans Are A Quiet Bail Out
Canada's government-backed mortgage insurance program, aimed at helping first-time home buyers, has quietly raised the loan limit to $1.5...
Sep 24, 20242 min read
What Ottawa's new mortgage rules mean for homebuyers, banks and real estate
Ottawa’s new mortgage rules will have a significant impact on homebuyers, banks, and the real estate market. The rules, introduced to...
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Mortgage loan rules are changing in Canada
Canada is set to undergo significant changes to its mortgage loan rules, as announced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. A key update...
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Feds Introduce Two Substantial New Mortgage Reforms
The Canadian government has rolled out two major mortgage reforms aimed at easing homeownership challenges. The first reform increases...
Sep 23, 20241 min read
Canadian Housing Market Stuck In "Holding Pattern"
The Canadian housing market is currently in a "holding pattern," as reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). In August,...
Sep 23, 20241 min read
This rare $3M Cabbagetown home from the 1870s is a ‘modern oasis’
A unique home in Toronto's Cabbagetown neighborhood is catching the eye of many real estate enthusiasts. Built in the 1870s, this...
Sep 23, 20241 min read
New 30-year mortgage, down payment rules stoke fears of rising home prices
The introduction of new mortgage rules, such as the option for a 30-year mortgage and changes to down payment requirements, has stirred...
Sep 23, 20241 min read
‘We are in a bit of a lull.’ Canada’s housing market ramping up slowly despite rate cuts
Canada’s housing market remains sluggish despite recent interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada. Real estate experts note that while the...
Sep 23, 20241 min read
National housing market in ‘holding pattern’ as buyers patient for lower rates
The Canadian housing market has slowed as potential buyers wait for lower interest rates. With the Bank of Canada keeping rates high,...
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