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From oceanfront escapes to alpine retreats, Canada’s landscapes are as diverse as its home prices. Whether you’re dreaming of charming coastal towns, European-style cities, or rugged mountain life, there’s a place for almost every lifestyle you’re looking for. But when it comes to affordability? That’s another story. Zoocasa found the median prices for single-family homes in 20 of Canada’s top vacation destinations, calculating both the average monthly mortgage payment and the annual income needed to afford a home in each location. Average monthly mortgage payments were calculated based on a 20% down payment and a 5-year fixed mortgage rate of…
Beyond Toronto, housing markets across Southern Ontario are experiencing some of the steepest price declines in the country, as economic uncertainty and trade tensions take a growing toll on buyer confidence. Areas like Hamilton-Burlington, Niagara, and Kitchener-Waterloo are feeling the brunt of a market downturn driven by fears over tariffs. While the Greater Toronto Area has long been the focus, the softest conditions are now spreading outward into regions more vulnerable to external shocks. Tariffs and trade uncertainty are weighing heavily on communities with deep industrial roots. In Hamilton, the threat of new steel tariffs has hit confidence in both…
Steps from Rosedale Station, a residential development site has been listed by Cushman & Wakefield, offering prospective developers a 99-year land lease to develop the City-owned site through CreateTO’s ModernTO initiative.931 Yonge Street is one of eight properties identified by CreateTO that have been or will be marketed for sale, all of which are deemed “high-value” sites located within close proximity to higher-order transit. The other seven sites include 610 Bay Street, 277 Victoria Street, 33 Queen Street E., 75 Elizabeth Street, 1900 Yonge Street, 18 Dyas Road, and 95 The Esplanade.Launched under former Mayor John Tory in 2019, the…
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Capital Flight Accelerates As Investors Dump Domestic Assets Canadian investment capital is leaving, despite the recent outperformance from the TSX. Securities data shows an outflow of $16.2 billion in May, marking the fourth consecutive month of capital flight. Over the past four months total net outflows hit $83.9 billion, confirming an investor exodus. Even Canadians, who have become vocally opposed to American industry, poured a net inflow of $14.2 billion into US stocks in May—the largest monthly flow since February. Continue Reading… Canadian Real Estate Demand…
What if we told you that you could explore Paris, Rome, Dublin, and Florence—all without ever leaving Canada? Sounds far-fetched, right? But Canada is sprinkled with towns that share names with iconic European cities. From alpine-style scenery in British Columbia to cobblestone streets in Ontario, this European road trip in Canada offers all the charm of Europe. We’ve mapped out a road trip that travels coast-to-coast through Canadian cities with European names. Let’s hit the road! British Columbia New Westminster New Westminster, or “New West” as locals affectionately call it, wears its British roots with pride. Named after the English…
Before the first showing is booked, and before the first offer is made, something critical has to happen: the listing needs to be found.In today’s market, where buyers begin their home search online — and often begin making decisions before setting foot in a property — the visibility of a listing can directly influence the outcome of a sale. And not all listings are created equal. Some sit buried on under-trafficked websites. Others get prime placement in front of millions of motivated buyers. For those looking to win in today’s competitive market, remax.ca offers the latter.More than just another listing…
The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) has launched a new model for real estate registration education. As of this month, four education institutions—Algonquin College, Career College Group, Fleming College, and Humber Polytechnic—are offering real estate education programs. The approach aims to introduce more choice and flexibility for learners, said RECO, while maintaining consistently high standards across all providers through RECO’s compliance-based curriculum and a new centralized exam provider, Meazure Learning. “We’re pleased to welcome our new education providers as part of this important step forward for learners in Ontario,” said Joseph Richer, RECO’s registrar. “Expanding access to real estate…
When Ontario Place closed its doors after more than 40 years, it wasn’t clear what would become of the once-beloved tourist destination. In its heyday, the waterfront attraction had served as a sort of promotional hub for the Province of Ontario based on the Ontario Pavilion at Expo ’67, later adding event spaces like Atlantis, Echo Beach, and Budweiser Stage alongside a water park and amusement rides that made the island a popular destination for school trips and family outings.But after years of falling attendance, the once-bustling island park was closed in the dead of February 2012 — save for…
We designed AI HomeDesign around five key pillars to meet the real-world demands of busy real estate professionals: Room-specific designs in multiple styles: Choose from over seven room types and a variety of design aesthetics—from modern and minimalist to warm and traditional. Automatic furniture & clutter removal: Upload photos of cluttered or furnished rooms. Our AI removes existing furniture and prepares a clean slate for staging—no manual prep or editing needed. Lightning-fast turnaround: Get your first batch of staged images in about 30 seconds, helping you move fast in fast-moving markets. Unlimited free revisions: Want to switch styles or tweak…
On Thursday, Premier David Eby announced and swore in an updated cabinet that saw newly-elected MLA Christine Boyle step into the role of Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs that was held by Ravi Kahlon, the new Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth.Boyle’s political career first began in the City of Vancouver, where she was elected as a councillor in the 2018 municipal election as a member of OneCity Vancouver. She was one of just three councillors elected in the 2022 municipal election who was not a member of Mayor Ken Sim’s ABC Vancouver party, which swept into power with…