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After hitting a nearly 25-year high in May, active listings in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) only grew over the course of June, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB), as tariff-related economic uncertainty continued to win out over improved affordability.With many still wary about jumping off the sidelines, the region posted a mere 6,243 sales last month, essentially unchanged from May and 2.4% below June 2024’s sales, according to TRREB’s June Market Watch report. On a seasonally-adjusted basis, however, sales did edge up month over month, following two months of consecutive increases in April and May.Recent data…
New listings in Calgary surged in June while sales slowed, with supply rising to levels not seen since 2021, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board. By the end of the month, inventory reached 6,941 units, an increase of 83% year-over-year, CREB reported in its monthly release Wednesday. Inventory climbed 3% from May to June. A total of 4,223 new listings hit the market in June, up 11% from June 2024, while sales declined 16.5% last month, to 2,286. All property types have reported gains in inventory, but both row and apartment-style homes reported inventory levels over 30 per cent…
Urban housing design is undergoing a significant transformation driven by evolving environmental imperatives, technological advancements, and shifting social expectations. As cities contend with rising populations and climate challenges, new development approaches prioritize not only the efficient use of space but also the integration of resilient materials, energy-efficient systems, and community-focused infrastructure. Urban housing design in 2025 involves structural innovations and holistic planning to redefine what it means to build sustainable, adaptable, and livable urban environments. Decarbonization by Design One of the most transformative shifts in urban housing development is the deliberate reduction of embodied carbon. Steel and concrete typically comprise…
Is the worst of the real estate market downturn over now? The answer to that question may be a “yes,” according to Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR), who said in their statistics release this morning that “After a turbulent first half of the year, home sales registered on the MLS across Metro Vancouver are showing emerging signs of a recovery.” In June, the Greater Vancouver region recorded a total of 2,181 home sales, which is 9.8% below the 2,418 recorded in June 2024 and 25.8% below the 10-year June average of 2,940. While last month’s totals are still down, GVR says…
Greater Toronto real estate developers found no relief from the market rut in May. BILD GTA and Altus Group data shows new home sales hit a record low in May, marking an 8th month of historically weak demand. Even though just a handful of new homes sold in a city of millions, sellers have been resistant to cutting prices further. The million-dollar question, $1.5m in May, is how long can prices remain sticky now that there are more than 17 months of inventory on hand. Greater Toronto Home Prices Plunge, Condo Prices Trade Sideways Source: Altus Group. Greater Toronto new…
If you can afford a new car, you might be closer to affording a home than you realize. According to the latest figures from Kelley Blue Book, the average new car costs $48,799. In several cities, that’s enough to cover the full cost of a down payment, or at least a large chunk of it. Yet despite the high cost, Americans continue to splurge on car purchases—even if it means sacrificing other expenditures. An Edmunds survey of car shoppers found that 29% planned to postpone a vacation to afford their next vehicle purchase, while 11% planned to put off a…
Location: 43 Riverside Crescent, Toronto List price: $5,388,000 Size: 4,900 square feet Rooms: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms Special features: A gated entryway, cathedral ceilings, an in-ground pool overlooking the Humber River, and a stone wine cellar for storing your favourite bottles. It’s not often you come across a family home that brings together space, privacy, and city convenience as seamlessly as 43 Riverside Crescent. Tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac with sweeping river views, this home features a thoughtful layout designed for relaxed daily living and effortless entertaining. Set in the picturesque High Park–Swansea neighbourhood, just steps from the Humber River,…
Canada’s ultra-luxury real estate market seems to be confirming the maxim that the mega-rich are different than the rest of us. While other sectors threaten to flat-line under the burden of President Donald Trump’s trade wars and the overall market slowdown, home sales in the uppermost tier – generally categorized as those above $10+ million – are experiencing a surprising uptick in some larger cities. Data is limited, as in this elite category there’s only a smattering of transactions even at the best of times. And it’s not unusual for some of these to be off-market, with moneyed sellers prioritizing…
The Shangri-La Vancouver, one of the city’s premier downtown hotels, has been acquired by Canadian multinational investment firm Brookfield, STOREYS has learned.The Shangri-La Vancouver is located within the 62-storey mixed-use complex located between W Georgia Street and Alberni Street along Thurlow Street. The 62-storey tower at the corner houses 119 hotel rooms on the first 15 floors and 307 residences above. The ground level and an adjacent three-storey building houses retail space, including Vancouver Art Gallery – Offsite, an outdoor public exhibition space curated by the Vancouver Art Gallery.The complex was developed by Vancouver-based real estate developer Westbank and its…
Jordan and Michelle Boyes Saskatchewan’s Jordan Boyes is fueled by passion, and from the get-go, his hard work has paid off. In his first 10 months as an agent in 2010, the then-25-year-old sold 88 houses. He completed over 200 transactions in 2014, and a year later, he opened his own brokerage. In 2024, president/broker Boyes and his brother, Jared Boyes, achieved a personal milestone, selling over $1 billion worth of real estate in their relatively short careers. This May, Boyes Group Realty Inc. celebrated its 10th anniversary, growing from a handful of agents to more than 175 sales…