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Decorating your home can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not ready to commit to anything permanent. That’s where wall decals come in. These self-adhesive designs have gained popularity in home décor circles for good reason. They’re renter-safe, affordable, easy to apply and remove, and come in thousands of designs.  Why Wall Decals Are Having a Moment  Wall decals are a hit with both renters and homeowners for their simplicity and flexibility. They’re a go-to for anyone who wants a personalized look without the stress of permanent décor choices. Wall decals are incredibly budget-friendly, with options often starting under $15. They’re…

After unveiling their Bristol master-planned project last year, Vancouver-based developer Bosa Properties has submitted a new rezoning application for the sprawling project, expanding on the design they proposed last year. The subject site of the project is 13301-13355 104 Avenue and 13280-13362 105 Avenue, a 6.4-acre square property bounded by 105 Avenue on the north, a row of apartment buildings on the east, 104 Avenue on the south, and 133 Street on the west, with University Drive about half a block to the east and the Expo Line SkyTrain’s Surrey Central Station about a 10-minute walk southeast from the site.The…

Midway through what Rentals.ca is calling an “uneventful summer,” the latest national rent report from the real estate listings and data platform reveals rents continued to fall in July. While dipping a nominal $4 from June, national average rent fell 3.6% year over year from $2,201 to $2,121, marking the 10th consecutive month of annual rent decline.The $80 difference represents a continued cooling trend that took hold last fall and that has meant improved affordability for renters who were already facing extremely high rents (as well as a less fruitful times for many investors). Behind the reversal of rent growth…

Canada’s blowout job report in June looks like a headfake after last month’s erosion. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows a sharp decline in jobs for July, partially rolling back most gains made the month before. The details were even worse—the labour force contracted, while long-term and youth unemployment reached levels not seen in decades. Canada Lost 41,000 Jobs Last Month, Most Were Full-Time Roles The Canadian labour market shed tens of thousands of jobs last month. Employment fell 0.2% (-41,000 jobs) in July, concentrated in the loss of full-time roles (-51,000 jobs). The sharp drop partially offset the blowout…

If you’re a Canadian homeowner looking to expand your living space, finishing your basement might be one of the smartest investments you can make in 2025. Basements offer flexible potential, especially for those preparing to sell or hoping to boost their home’s value. But like most renovation projects this year, the cost of finishing a basement has shifted. Rising material prices, labour shortages, and inflation have all made budgeting more complex. So, what can you actually expect to pay in 2025, and is it worth it? Let’s break it down.  Average Cost of Finishing a Basement in Canada As of…

As Hamilton continues its transformation into a forward-facing city, The Design District Condos development emerges as a defining new presence, both architecturally and culturally. Developed by EMBLEM, one of Canada’s fastest-growing real estate firms, this bold three-tower condominium community will reshape Hamilton’s skyline and represents a new standard of design, luxury, and lifestyle in Southern Ontario. Hamilton’s Growth and Opportunity Hamilton is undergoing a large-scale transformation, marked by billions in public and private investment and a growing shift toward higher-density, design-conscious urban development. Projects like the $500 million Entertainment Hub revitalization, the $400 million Bell digital infrastructure upgrade, and the…

Nearly two years after the project first became subject to foreclosure proceedings, the Davie & Nicola project in the West End of Vancouver has been sold to a new developer, according to filings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia obtained by STOREYS.The Davie & Nicola project was being developed by Align Properties — known as Vivagrand Developments before later rebranding — and was set for 1485 Davie Street, about three blocks away from English Bay Beach and Sunset Beach. For the site, Align Properties was planning a 21-storey tower with 128 strata units and 51 social housing units. The…

Yukon’s residential real estate market surged to unprecedented levels in June 2025, setting a new monthly sales record and pushing the year-to-date figures to their highest on record. A 33.3% increase over June 2024 was seen. These figures were not just seasonally strong but exceeded both the five-year and ten-year June averages by 28.3% and 30.5%, respectively. Sales The number of homes sold in the first six months of 2025 rose 17.4% from the same period last year, according to the Yukon Real Estate Association. It marks a record-setting first half of the year for sales volume in Yukon, driven…

The City of Vancouver has received a new rezoning application for a site near City Hall, according to an application published by the City on Thursday.The subject site of the proposal is 365 and 395 W Broadway, at the northeast corner of the intersection with Yukon Street. The site is located one block east of the Canada Line SkyTrain’s Broadway-City Hall Station and Vancouver City Hall.The two properties are each currently occupied by low-rise commercial buildings constructed in 1926 and 1955, respectively. BC Assessment values the properties at $3,807,700 and $5,970,000, for a total of $9,777,700 that is dated to…

Canadian consumers have become world-renowned for their ability to juggle astronomical amounts of debt. Those days are coming to an end, as insolvencies ripped higher in June, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB). It was the highest volume for the month since 2010, but the quantity isn’t the only issue—the type of debt intervention is becoming more serious.   Insolvencies, Consumer Proposals, and Bankruptcy Insolvencies are a formal process a consumer seeks for relief from their debts. There are two types of insolvencies—consumer proposals and bankruptcies—depending on the severity of the debt problem. Both filing types require…