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In a city like Toronto, where housing demand chronically swells well past the supply available to accommodate it, affordable housing can too often feel like a footnote to the larger conversation. But for Abigail Bond, it’s front and centre.Bond joined the City as Executive Director of the Housing Secretariat in February 2020, at something of a critical juncture. At the time, Toronto had just approved its HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan, which was calling for the creation of 40,000 affordable rental and supportive homes. Bond had the tall order of carrying it out. A daunting task, sure, but Bond tells STOREYS…
The Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) has introduced a new measure it says is aimed at improving transparency in the homebuying process by making offer presentation dates publicly visible on Realtor.ca. Previously available only to Realtors through private remarks on MLS, this information will now be accessible to the public. The update highlights when a seller has requested to delay the presentation of offers until a specific date and time. “Real estate markets across Saskatchewan are extremely tight right now, and, understandably, buyers may feel overwhelmed,” said Chris Guerette, CEO of the SRA. “By making this information visible to the public,…
Real estate funds have traditionally been seen as a reliable, steady investment, but many investors are seeking not just reliability, but also the potential for significant returns. A key goal for investors is to achieve 20% annual returns. As a result, fund managers need to innovate and implement a blend of advanced strategies and technologies that go far beyond conventional property management. However, with meticulous planning and insightful strategies, the goal of the projected 20% return is possible. Andrew McGillivray of McGillivray Capital Partners (MCP) shares the methods MCP uses to achieve their target. The 20% Return: A New…
Now that the Liberals have secured another term in government, it’s time to see if they’ll make good on their promises. On the campaign trail this spring, Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged, among other things, to create a new entity known as Build Canada Homes (BCH). Under the prospective BCH, the Liberals have said they will provide $25 billion in debt financing and $1 billion in equity financing “to innovative Canadian prefabricated homebuilders.”The Liberals have said that prefabricated and modular homebuilding “can reduce construction times by up to 50%, costs by up to 20%, and emissions by up to 22%…
Canadian real estate markets are further buckling under trade war anxieties, with RBC Economics telling investors that there’s no near-term recovery. National data has yet to arrive, but they observed plummeting sales and rising inventory in all of Canada’s major markets in April. RBC warns market cracks are emerging, and there’s no meaningful rebound on the horizon. Trade War Fuels Canadian Real Estate Market Freeze Annual change for April 2025. In percentage points. Source: RBC Economics; REBGV; FVREB; CREB; RAE; TRREB; QPAREB. Canada’s largest bank has seen the trade war amplify the real estate market slowdown. Potential economic fallout is…
Dreaming of a home with lake views, a private pool, or your own vineyard? The Okanagan real estate market in British Columbia has it all, and with median home prices in Central Okanagan hitting $1,034,800 April 2025, demand for high-end properties is only heating up. From modern estates in Kelowna to tucked-away retreats in Vernon, these listings showcase the best of Okanagan real estate. Here are 8 high-end homes you won’t want to miss. Listed by: unison jane hoffman realty Listed by: unison jane hoffman realty Listed by: unison jane hoffman realty Property Details Specs: 4 beds, 7 baths 10234…
One of Edmonton’s top-performing teams, Muve, has joined eXp Realty, becoming the first in Canada to do so under a co-sponsorship model. Formerly with Re/Max Elite, the 46-agent team, led by John Rota, closed over $303-million in sales across 686 ends in 2024, according to eXp. The team has now partnered with two eXp’s Canadian heavyweights, James Knull and Justin Havre. Knull will serve as the primary sponsor, with Havre as co-sponsor, marking a first-of-its-kind arrangement for eXp in Canada, the company says. A milestone move for Muve “I’ve been intrigued by eXp’s model for over six years,”…
The headlines about Ontario’s real estate market have been dramatic: “The condo market crashing!” “Investors are fleeing!” “Interest rate cuts aren’t sparking recovery!” But do these dramatic headlines tell the real story? Teranet, the authority on Ontario’s Land Registry data, has just released its comprehensive Market Insight Report for Q1 2025, analyzing what’s happening in Ontario’s housing market through the end of 2024….and it’s fascinating! The report digs into transfer registrations across Ontario, covering both traditional sales and off-market transactions, to reveal patterns that often get missed when we just look at the data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate…
Calgary’s real estate landscape is being reshaped by sustained population growth, a tightening rental market and renewed economic momentum, factors that both fuel demand and elevate the importance of strategic neighbourhood selection. In late 2024, apartment vacancy dipped to just 4.6%, driving average rents upward, while CREB’s 2025 outlook forecasts roughly 26,000 home sales, about 20% above long-term norms, with price growth near 3% annually. Under these conditions, pinpointing the communities best positioned for rental stability and capital appreciation becomes essential. Given this positive outlook, Jesse Davies, leader of the Jesse Davies Team with Century 21, shared his top five…
Despite a national housing slowdown and an unpredictable trade war with the United States, Canada’s luxury real estate market is in relatively decent shape – at least, in some cities. A report released Wednesday from Sotheby’s International Realty Canada reveals that the country’s luxury urban real estate market was rather resilient in the first quarter of 2025. It’s no secret that Canada’s mainstream real estate market has seen better days, with both consumer confidence and sales on the decline, thanks to the current sociopolitical climate. But, as the report highlights, “isolated pockets of resilience in the housing market” exist. According…