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As we move further into 2025, the concept of outdoor living is undergoing a major transformation. Once considered just an extension of our indoor spaces, outdoor areas are now evolving into true sanctuaries that blend design, functionality, and sustainability. From luxury wellness features to advanced outdoor kitchens, the focus has shifted to creating spaces that offer comfort, connection to nature, and a reflection of our lifestyle preferences. Edible Gardens Take Centre Stage The “grow-your-own” movement is stronger than ever, and by 2025, veggie gardens will be a must-have in outdoor spaces. With a growing focus on health, sustainability, and food…
Barely a year ago, some economists were predicting a wave of mortgage defaults as hundreds of thousands of Canadians prepared to renew their mortgages at higher rates. Since June 2024, the Bank of Canada has cut its key lending rate six times, helping to ease some of the pressure on borrowers. Mortgage rates, however, remain above pre-pandemic levels on average, prompting many households to adjust their budgets. Against this backdrop, Quebec homeowners appear, on average, to be less financially impacted by their upcoming mortgage renewals. According to a recent Royal LePage survey, conducted by Hill & Knowlton,1 51% of Quebec…
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is rolling out a new AI-powered tool for its 68,000 members. Ardi—short for Artificial Reasoning and Decision Intelligence—is designed to provide 24/7 assistance on topics such as association rules, member benefits and industry-related inquiries. Designed to be an additional resource for TRREB members According to TRREB, the AI-powered system will operate across multiple platforms, including SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and voice communication, and will be available in 25 languages. TRREB describes Ardi as a tool intended to complement the efforts of its staff by handling a wide range of inquiries. In…
On February 10, 2025, Kitchener City Council took another step toward addressing renovictions, a practice in which tenants are displaced under the guise of property renovations. At the meeting, the Council directed staff to prepare an in‐depth report on a proposed renoviction bylaw. This report is slated for further discussion at the June 2 Planning and Strategic Initiatives committee meeting, a follow‐up to a decision made in June 2024 when the Council approved the Rental Replacement Bylaw and mandated that staff examine similar measures across Ontario. Ontario Municipality Trends If implemented, Kitchener will join a growing trend amongst Ontario municipalities…
Brampton’s Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) pilot program, designed to curb illegal rentals, has been few through a few iterations since its initial launch in January 2024, and on Thursday, the City announced that it is waiving the program’s licence application fee for the remainder of 2025.Prior to this announcement, the pilot required landlords in wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 who own between one and four rental units to register with the city and obtain a licence at a $300 annual charge. There was already a full fee waiver in effect for the length of the pilot for any…
Greater Toronto real estate’s bad year ended even worse. Altus Group data showed Greater Toronto Area (GTA) developers saw demand slip further in December, as new home buyer incentives failed to stimulate new demand. As a result, the market accumulated the most year-end inventory in nearly a decade—nearly 2.5x the amount available in 2021’s tight market, but that isn’t the banger. Last year the market saw the fewest new home sales since 1990, when Toronto’s last real estate bubble popped. Toronto New Home Sales Were The Weakest Since 1990 Greater Toronto total annual new home sales per year. Source: Altus…
A Breathtaking Ozarks Home Perched Above the Finley River Perched high above the Finley River in Missouri, tucked beneath a canopy of towering oaks and maples, this isn’t just a home—it’s a sanctuary among the trees! A place where mornings begin with golden sunlight streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows and the line between indoors and outdoors disappears into nature. If you’ve ever imagined living in a treehouse, but with all the luxuries of modern living, this 30-acre Ozark, Missouri estate is your dream come true. Listing courtesy of Patrick J Murney of Murney Associates – Primrose A Private Entrance with a…
More than half of Canadian borrowers anticipate their monthly mortgage payment to increase upon renewal in 2025 More than a million Canadian mortgages will come up for renewal this year. Though interest rates have been on the decline for the last several months, many borrowers are bracing for an increase to their monthly payment – an adjustment that could be quite steep for some households. According to a recent Royal LePage survey, conducted by Hill & Knowlton,1 more than half (57%) of Canadians who are renewing the mortgage on their primary residence in 2025 expect their monthly mortgage payment to…
Every month, Kate Teves, HR consultant, recruiter and founder of The HR Pro, answers Realtors’ questions about anything and everything related to human resources. Have a question for Kate? Send us an email, or leave a comment below! Every brokerage, team, law office, staging business, and even an HR consulting company values top performers—those who consistently meet or exceed expectations and sales targets and drive initiatives forward. But occasionally, we all encounter an interesting problem—when a high achiever exhibits toxic behaviour that negatively impacts team morale and the overall workplace culture while still delivering their personal KPIs. Many business…
Harbourwalk at Lakeview Village presents a measured approach to modern waterfront development in Mississauga. Developed by Tridel and brought to life through the designs of Architects-Alliance and II BY IV DESIGN, this project introduces two condominium towers with distinctive stepped setbacks and a smooth integration with communal spaces. As the inaugural release within the Lakeview Village, Harbourwalk will be an anchor for a transformative, mixed-use community along 177 acres of premier waterfront land in Mississauga. Mississauga: A Growing Market for Living and Investment Mississauga enjoys an attractive market due to its blend of strategic location, robust infrastructure, and ongoing urban…