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In March 2025, average asking rents in Canada rose by 1.5% compared with February, marking the first monthly increase since September 2024. Despite this rebound, however, rents were still 2.8% below their level of one year earlier, stretching the year‑over‑year decline to six consecutive months. These trends were observed in Rentals.ca’s April Rent Report, which also noted that record levels of new completions continued to keep supply elevated, tempering overall rent growth. Average Rents Overall average asking rent across all property types remains 17.8 % higher than in March 2020. Purpose‑built apartments rose 35.5 % over the same period, and…

Vancouver-based real estate developer Landmark Premiere Properties is facing foreclosure on a retail property in Surrey, according to filings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia obtained by STOREYS, the third insolvency proceeding that has been initiated against the company in recent months. The property is the retail complex at 10310-10340 152nd Street — 10310 152nd Street, legally — in Surrey, directly east of the sprawling Guildford Town Centre shopping mall. The retail complex spans approximately three acres and is called Guildford Place, according to multiple signs on the site. Tenants include Anytime Fitness, Tim Hortons, and Papa John’s, among…

  “Chains Addiction’ Left to right: Kelvin Schmidt, Joe Bhango, Ryan Kozicki, Dmitry Vaintraub   In a heartwarming fusion of real estate and rock ‘n’ roll, a group of musically inclined Realtors recently turned up the volume for a cause close to their hearts. The band, aptly named Chains Addiction, delivered a sold-out performance at The Wolf Bar in Vancouver, channelling the spirit of ’90s grunge to raise funds for InspireHealth, a B.C. nonprofit helping cancer patients and caregivers. Leading the charge was Joe Bhango, with Sutton Centre Realty, who, alongside bandmates Ryan Kozicki, Kelvin Schmidt and Dmitry Vaintraub, transformed…

In March 2025, the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS® (NLAR) reported that residential real estate activity maintained solid momentum even as available inventories continued to tighten. Sales Across Newfoundland and Labrador, MLS® home sales reached 339 units in March 2025, representing a 9.7% increase compared to March 2024. Despite this year-over-year (y/y) gain, sales remained 10.5% below the five-year March average and 6.9% above the ten-year March average. In St. John’s, single detached sales edged up by 2.0% y/y in March 2025. On a broader timeframe, the first three months of 2025 saw 1,019 home sales, a 19.3% rise…

Perched on nearly four acres along the coveted shores of Lake Rosseau, a newly listed, meticulously renovated cottage offers an extraordinary blend of privacy, recreation, and upscale relaxation. Hitting the market just in time to fulfill your summertime daydreams, 1082 Halls Road #5 is a testament to what modern Muskoka living looks like. With more than 450 feet of pristine shoreline and a host of next-level amenities that turn everyday moments into lakeside memories, the address is a picture-perfect family escape. Accessible via the winding Halls Road in the township of Muskoka Lakes, the estate unfolds like a private resort.…

Canada’s economy is losing ground—and its population is paying the price. New Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data reveals GDP per capita fell 1.4% in 2024, but the hit wasn’t evenly distributed. A provincial breakdown reveals stark disparities: few regions are thriving, while most are regressing—some back to 2020 levels. If quality of life continues to erode post-pandemic “growth,” how severe will the pain be from the upcoming trade war recession?  Why Canadian GDP Per Capita Is Important, Especially Now Gross domestic product (GDP) is one of the most important  indicators for an economy. It’s the total value of goods and…

Canada’s capital is more than just Parliament Hill and politics. As the fourth-largest city in the country and just a 10-minute drive from Quebec, Ottawa offers a safe, scenic, and an affordable lifestyle. Ottawa offers lovely big-city opportunities without the high price tag. With a population of over 1.1 million, it is the largest city in Ontario outside of the Greater Toronto Area, making it tricky to find the best Ottawa neighbourhood for you. Here are a few of our favourites: Best Ottawa Neighbourhoods for Families Barrhaven Often called Ottawa’s “family capital,” Barrhaven is a suburban favourite for those seeking a…

QUICK HITS:    Toronto condos represent over 65% of property transfers in 2024 Single-party investors account for 20% of multi-property purchases Median age of Ontario’s first-time homebuyers: 40 Average holding period for Toronto non-condo properties: nearly 18 years 25% of homes bought in 2022 under $1M sold at a loss by 2024   The last five years have taken Ontario’s housing market on a turbulent ride, marked by sharp rises and steep downturns. New insights from Teranet’s latest Market Insight Report, drawing from 2024 Ontario land registry data, provide a clearer view of how pandemic-fuelled market activity culminated across the…

A growing number of Canadian snowbirds are selling their properties in the US. At the same time, many are seeking new destinations for their annual escape from winter. For many of these, the Dominican Republic, and especially the Cap Cana/Punta Cana area, fits the bill. Canadian snowbirds have historically been a significant segment of the U.S. foreign property market. However, according to the Wall Street Journal, real estate agents who once received about two calls a week from Canadians looking to sell their U.S. vacation homes are now receiving between 20 and 30. It seems many are quietly rethinking their…

If there’s anything Canada’s developers think Prime Minister Mark Carney should drop from his recent campaign promises, it’s the one about starting a new government agency to build housing.“That’s something we should completely take out of the conversation – more government,” said Sherry Larjani, the President and Founder of Toronto’s Spotlight Development. “Housing should be left to the experts we have now.”That was echoed by a half dozen other developers in Toronto and Vancouver interviewed by STOREYS, some of whom said they’ve already been contacted by people on Carney’s policy team or federal housing bureaucrats as those people plan the…