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Earlier this month, the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) released a 10-point housing platform to be used as a rubric to grade how aligned the Provincial leadership candidates are with tackling Ontario’s housing crisis — and now, the results are in.The actions range from improving conditions at the still-backlogged Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) to limiting municipal development charges and are outlined in their platform titled A Home for Everyone 2025. Many of the actions pull from reports and whitepapers previously released by OREA.In order to grade the candidates, OREA sent each of the four major political parties a survey…

We’ve all been there, whether making a request, asking for permission, or simply clarifying something with your landlord. Sometimes, it can be tricky to find the right words. It’s easy to feel unsure how to phrase things politely and clearly, especially when there’s a lot at stake, like a renovation request, a lease renewal, or a pet inquiry. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! We’ve put together a set of friendly and professional email templates to help you communicate your needs effectively. These templates will make it easier to get your point across, saving you time and ensuring you don’t miss…

The Oakville-Milton market appears to be potentially in transition. While January 2025 saw fewer sales and a significant build-up in inventory, the 2024 fourth-quarter performance showed robust activity. Residential Market Q4 2024 Trends In the fourth quarter of 2024, residential activity experienced strong growth compared to the same period in 2023.  Sales A total of 1,563 residential units were sold during Q4 2024, representing a 31.5% increase. Separating the data by housing type reveals that single detached homes increased by 29%, townhouse and row units by 31.8%, and apartment units by an impressive 40.9%. On an annual basis, total residential…

It’s been a rousing month and a half for Toronto’s new Chief Planner Jason Thorne, who stepped into the role in January and hit the ground running with budget deliberations, which wrapped up just last week. “I went through ten budgets with the City of Hamilton,” he shares, “so I know it’s a pretty significant decision that Council has to make every year.”That’s ten budgets over ten years as Hamilton’s General Manager of the Planning and Economic Development Department, which should tell you something about Thorne’s commitment to public service and city building. So should the fact that his most…

Canada’s tax holiday ran for two months but it probably felt much shorter, and with good reason. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated in January. The central bank’s preferred inflation measures are now approaching the upper bound, and will bust through it like the Kool-Aid Man once the temporary suppression from the GST/HST Holiday fades. At least one Big Six bank told investors the central bank is likely to pause rate cuts in the coming months, as CPI is set to rip in just a few weeks.  Canadian Headline Inflation Accelerates As Cheap Energy…

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Beekeeping, or apiculture, is an increasingly popular hobby for those looking to connect with nature, contribute to the environment, and harvest their own honey. Whether you live in the countryside or a suburban neighborhood, keeping bees in your backyard is possible and can be incredibly rewarding. If you’re interested in starting your own hive, here’s a beginner’s guide to help you get started with the basics of beekeeping at home.  Step One: Research and Education Before bringing bees into your home, it’s crucial to do research. Beekeeping requires commitment, knowledge, and attention to details. Look online, watch tutorials, and join…

​​“It’s a go!!!!!!!!” exclaimed listing agent Paul Maranger, broker and senior vice president of sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada in Toronto. The enthusiastic text message came just minutes after the Feb.13 deadline for the homeowner’s decision to proceed with an auction or cancel. “We’re going to auction,” Maranger confirmed, describing the process as “super exciting.” The historic Paris, Ont. residence, owned by renowned art collector, philanthropist, and fundraiser Dr. Salah Bachir, officially went live for auction on Feb. 13 and will conclude on Feb. 25 in Dubai.   Rare in Canada, popular globally   While home auctions are common…

After announcing in December that it was parting ways with Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron, the Vancouver Art Gallery Association’s Board of Trustees passed a motion on January 22 to launch the official request for proposal (RPF) process, beginning with invitations to a select group of Canadian architectural firms. The press release did not identify the architects that have been invited to design the new gallery building, but the Vancouver Art Gallery tells STOREYS that the group consists of the following 14 firms:Diamond Schmitt (Vancouver)Formline Architecture & Urbanism (West Vancouver)Hariri Pontarini Architects (Toronto)HCMA (Vancouver)Henriquez Partners Architects (Vancouver)Kuwabara Payne…

Canada’s housing market started 2025 with a surge in new listings, but buyer activity slowed, leading to softer market conditions in some regions. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the national sales-to-new listings ratio dropped to 49.3% in January, marking a shift from the mid-to-high 50% range seen in late 2024. While this still falls within the balanced market range of 45% to 65%, it signals increasing supply without a corresponding rise in sales. Surge in New Listings Amid Softening Sales In January, new listings increased by 11% compared to December 2024, marking one of the most significant…