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Near the intersection of Soudan and Redpath avenues, a four-storey co-ownership building with sun-faded yellow brick is poised to be replaced with a sleek, 56-storey counterpart. In March, Official Plan Amendment and Site Plan Approval applications were filed with the City of Toronto in respect of 148 and 158 Soudan Avenue, which is additionally occupied by a detached owner-occupied home. The proposed building is set to rise over 608 feet to the top of the mechanical penthouse, and include a gross floor area (GFA) of 501,027 sq. ft, all of which would be dedicated to residential. A total of 674…
As society’s awareness of our individual environmental footprint increases, the importance of sustainable moving practices grows. After all, the average person will move five to 11 times in their lifetime. Moving doesn’t have to harm the planet either. This Moving Help® guide will offer six practical tips to make your move a more eco-friendly moving experience. These insights will help you before your move, during your move, and after your move, and benefit you and your moving process and the environment too. Tip 1: Recognize the Importance of Sustainable Moving It’s significant to recognize how much sustainable moving can help…
designed by freepik Navigating fluctuating home prices in Canada can be overwhelming for potential buyers. The real estate market is constantly changing, with prices going up and down depending on many factors. Buying a home in today’s market can feel like navigating a rollercoaster ride with fluctuating prices. With interest rates going up and down, and home prices shifting every few months, how do you know when it’s the right time to buy? Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or upgrade your current one, it’s important to understand how to approach the market when prices are unpredictable. In…
Homebuyers in Metro Vancouver are sitting on the sidelines despite market conditions tipping in their favour, according to the latest data from the Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR). Residential home sales in March 2025 totalled just 2,091—down 13.4 per cent from March 2024 and 36.8 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average. It marked the slowest March for sales since 2019. Active listings climbing to highest levels seen in a decade At the same time, active listings reached levels not seen in nearly a decade. New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties were up 29 per cent year-over-year…
The Greater Edmonton Area real estate market showed some cautious, positive signs in the start of 2025. Residential MarketAccording to the RealtorsⓇ Association of Edmonton, residential sales overall had a 14.3% increase from January 2025, although the figure remains 7.1% lower than in February 2024. Notably, properties across all segments sold at faster rates in February; the RAE recommends being prepared for quick decisions.New residential listings increased by 13.2% month-over-month; however, there was little change compared to the previous year. Overall inventory experienced an 11.4% rise from January, although it is still 13.4% lower than February 2024. Source: RealtorsⓇ Association of EdmontonThe…
[Editor’s Note: This article will continue to be updated as Thind Properties’ various insolvency proceedings progress. Last update: April 4, 2025.]Over the last two or so years, Metro Vancouver (and beyond) has seen many real estate developers become insolvent, but most of those were relatively inexperienced developers and the scale of the financial troubles were proportionally limited. That is, perhaps, why the insolvency of Thind Properties has drawn so much attention. Founded over 20 years ago by Daljit Thind, Thind Properties has completed over 1,200 homes and has more than 1,800 units still in its pipeline. The latter number, relative…
Canada’s job market entered choppy waters last month, and the impact from tariffs have yet to be felt. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows employment fell in March, with job losses concentrated in private sector employment. Unemployment has already been tracking significantly higher than pre-2020. However, fewer jobs and more people experiencing long-term unemployment boosted the rate even higher, reversing minor progress in recent months. Canadian Employment Slipped Last Month, Entirely Private Sector Canadian employment pulled back last month. Employment fell by 33k jobs (-0.2%) to 20.96 million in March. The decline was almost entirely due to private sector job…
When people talk about real estate investing in Ontario’s university towns, cities like Waterloo, Hamilton, Kingston, and London usually take the spotlight. But experienced investors know that some of the best opportunities are often found in smaller, up-and-coming markets—especially where there’s strong rental demand, lower entry prices, and a steady student population. That’s why Zoocasa took a closer look at three of Ontario’s smaller university cities: Niagara (home to Brock University), Peterborough (home to Trent University), and Windsor (home to the University of Windsor), which have similar-sized student populations. Using local real estate data and current rent prices from Zumper.com,…
designed by freepik The real estate market in Toronto is changing. Understanding how supply and demand affect the market is key to predicting future home prices. Toronto is a growing city with limited space, so the Toronto housing supply and demand forecast plays a huge role in shaping what happens next. So, how do supply and demand impact home prices, and what does this mean for potential buyers and sellers? Here, we will explain how these factors work together, how they affect home prices, and what to expect in the future. Understanding the Basics of Supply and Demand Supply and…
Don’t miss out—join us online for REM’s monthly market breakdown on April 22 at 2 PM Eastern. REM, columnist Daniel Foch will analyze CREA’s latest stats, market slowdowns, and what shifting buyer sentiment means for Realtors ahead of the federal election. It’s free, no strings attached—register here. If there’s one lesson March 2025 teaches us about the Greater Toronto Area real estate market, it’s this: gravity isn’t always a bad thing. After years of frenzied growth, soaring prices, and buyer competition that defied fundamentals, the market has begun a pretty serious descent in response to two key uncertainties in…