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If you’re a condo owner in Toronto dreaming of more space, you’re not alone, but the price to upgrade depends a lot on where you live. In some neighborhoods, the jump from a condo to a townhouse or semi-detached home is manageable. In others, it’s a financial mountain. Let’s break it down. Where It’s Easiest to Move From Condo to Townhouse in Toronto Looking to upgrade from a condo to a townhouse in Toronto? Some neighbourhoods make that leap more financially manageable than others, thanks to relatively small price gaps between the two property types. Stonegate–Queensway offers the smoothest transition,…

Plans have been filed for a lofty double tower project slated to deliver over 1,200 new residential units to Toronto’s Mount Pleasant East neighbourhood. The mixed-use development would reach 65 and 60 storeys, bringing substantial height and new housing within close proximity to existing and planned higher-order transit.The plans were submitted by Toronto-based Crestview Investment Corporation in mid-July in support of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications to allow for increased height and density on the site. Currently, the site is occupied by a four-storey commercial and office building.Located at 245 Eglinton Avenue East, the 1.19-acre site spans…

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canada’s GDP Lags OECD As Immigration-Led Growth Strategy Backfires Canada’s plan to grow its economy with population stimulus has been counterproductive. Population growth increases aggregate demand, except when the pace is too fast. This produces inflation for necessities, diverting disposable income from other areas of the economy. Canada’s experiment ultimately failed to outperform, putting the country behind its advanced economic peers.  Continue Reading… Canadian Insolvencies Rise To 2010 Levels As Bankruptcies Soar Canadian households are suffering more critical failures in their ability to service debt. OSB filings reveal the biggest…

You’ve just found the perfect rental unit, but now comes the big question: can your landlord say no to pets? If you’re a pet owner, this uncertainty can quickly turn a move into a stressful experience. The rules around whether landlords can say no to pets in Canada can vary widely, especially when you’re relocating between provinces. Here is a breakdown on whether your landlord can legally say no to pets in your province, what pet restrictions are common, and what your rights are if issues arise. Can Landlords Say No to Pets in Canada? The short answer? It depends…

For all the national introspection around Canada’s housing crisis, far too little attention is paid to the mechanics of how homes are actually built. While we debate affordability, interest rates, and migration, the real constraint on supply lies in the production system itself, one that has failed to modernize in step with the urgency of our needs.The latest report from the C.D. Howe Institute exposes that friction with sobering clarity. Canada’s housing shortfall, it argues, is not merely the result of low output. It stems from a deeper misalignment between our stated goals: rapid, affordable, large-scale housing and the fragmented,…

The federal government will table Budget 2025 this fall, and ahead of its release a new coalition of 13 developers has put out a suite of recommendations to address the housing crisis. Made up of big names in homebuilding like DiamondCorp, Fitzrovia, Mattamy, Menkes, and RioCan, the Large Urban Centre Alliance is imploring the Feds to push the envelope on policies like the GST/HST New Housing Rebate and foreign-buyer ban. “New home sales in the Greater Toronto Area have all but evaporated,” says the pre-budget submission, which has been created in collaboration with the Building Industry and Land Development Association…

With the national housing crisis demanding sharper tools and deeper collaboration, the 2025 PacificWest Conference arrives at a critical moment. On October 21 and 22, Western Canada’s premier real estate conference will take over the Vancouver Convention Centre East, bringing together the country’s realtors, developers, brokers, and builders for two full days of learning, dialogue, and connection.Hosted by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, the 2025 PacificWest Conference builds on last year’s strong momentum, which saw more than 1,200 professionals from across the country gather for dynamic programming, a buzzing trade show, and a vibrant social…

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…