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Left to right: Luiz Lameiras, Paula Lameiras, Bob Best, Rhonda Best, Gary Hibbert, Darlene Hibbert. Royal LePage is expanding in Ontario with the addition of Our Neighbourhood Realty. The brokerage, formerly independent, is led by Rhonda and Bob Best, along with co-owners Luiz and Paula Lameiras and Gary and Darlene Hibbert. It has more than 140 sales representatives. “We are thrilled to announce this exciting milestone in our journey,” said Rhonda Best. “By aligning with Royal LePage, we are setting the stage for the next chapter of growth for our brokerage, our agents, and our clients. Together, we will continue…

‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ is a maxim that represents the antithesis of Murtaza Haider’s feelings on Canadian homebuilding. The system is most certainly broken, and it’s high time we find new ways to fix it, expresses Haider, who was appointed Executive Director of the University of Alberta’s new Cities Institute earlier this year. “The challenge we face is that, despite our best intentions since the 1970s, we have not been able to increase the rate, scale, scope, and frequency of housing construction in Canada,” he explains, also pointing out that Canada’s population has jumped from 20 million…

Canadian mortgage borrowing is improving, but don’t mistake it for a rebound. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows household mortgage credit grew in June—marking the third consecutive month of acceleration. Growth is slow and steady, but it still resembles a recession more than a recovery.  Canadian Mortgage Debt Hits $2.3 Trillion, But A Recovery Still Far Away Canadian household mortgage debt in trillions of dollars.  Source: Bank of Canada; Better Dwelling. Canadian debt grew faster than last year, but it was still uncharacteristically slow. Households added 0.55% (+$12.45 billion) in mortgage debt to push the outstanding balance to $2.30 trillion…

When people think of Canada’s priciest real estate, Toronto and Vancouver inevitably steal the spotlight. And with good reason: according to Henley & Partners’ World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2025, Toronto is home to over 108,000 millionaires, while Vancouver counts more than 46,000. These numbers cement both cities as global hubs of wealth. But here’s the twist: sky-high prices aren’t contained to the metropolitan borders. Wealth, and the steep housing costs that follow, have spread well beyond the big cities. Zoocasa analyzed housing data across British Columbia and Ontario, and the findings reveal that many suburban and small-town markets are keeping…

Engel & Völkers has launched a new real estate office in Calgary’s Marda Loop district. The brokerage is led by Chynna Winter, who serves as CEO and license partner. Winter joined Engel & Völkers in 2018. With more than three decades in Calgary’s business community, she previously held executive roles in the oil and gas and legal sectors. Her team will support buyers and sellers in Calgary as well as across Southern and Central Alberta. There are 14 team members, with one private office advisor. “Alberta is a market of opportunity and Engel & Völkers Calgary is strategically positioning itself…

Calgary’s summer real estate market in 2025 has settled into a more balanced phase, creating fresh opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. While inventory has increased and sales activity moderated, creating more opportunities for buyers, these shifts have unveiled distinct pockets of strength across the city. Detached homes and well-positioned condos in key neighbourhoods continue to demonstrate price stability and strong buyer interest, offering sellers confidence as we move into fall. Jesse Davies of Century 21 notes that, “For buyers, this evolving market opens doors to well-priced entry points in vibrant neighbourhoods with promising rental demand or growing amenities.” He…

This article was written and submitted by Wendy Waters, VP of Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors.Numerous employers — especially Canada’s big banks — have announced workplace policies to have their employees in the office four or five days per week. For many, it will be the first time for full attendance most days since COVID-19 sent everyone home in March 2020.Some are facing a space availability shock. Employers do not have enough office space to accommodate a return to office policy. Over the past five years office-oriented employment has expanded by 695,000 jobs or 25% in Canada.…

Few waterfront properties manage to balance architectural elegance with the rugged beauty of British Columbia’s coastline quite like 6154 Gleneagles Drive.Built by the highly regarded Goldwood Homes, this French château-inspired estate offers an opulent-yet-inviting retreat in West Vancouver — one that captures the best of coastal living without compromising on fine design.Tucked alongside a private park and sandy shoreline, the home’s setting is the stuff of West Coast daydreams. Beyond its commanding stone façade, an airy open-plan layout connects bright and refined living spaces, anchored by a grand foyer that immediately establishes the home’s scale and presence.From here, the flow…

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Mortgage Originations Rise 27%, Second Biggest Month On RecordCanadian mortgage originations hit $40.7 billion in June, up 27.5% from last year—making it the second-biggest month on record. That kind of surge would normally signal renewed housing demand, but not this time. Home sales remain weak, but a flood of pre-construction deals from the 2020-2022 investor boom are now closing, and those without cash need financing. The spike isn’t about a buyer revival, it’s a delayed bill for the last frenzy.  Continue Reading… Canada’s Youth Jobless Rate…

From lakefront living to quiet suburban streets, houses for sale in Sudbury come with plenty of variety. Surrounded by nature but still offering city conveniences, Sudbury has become a top choice for buyers across Ontario. Here’s what’s available now. Listed by: RE/MAX CROWN REALTY (1989) INC., BROKERAGE (SUDBURY) Listed by: RE/MAX CROWN REALTY (1989) INC., BROKERAGE (SUDBURY) Listed by: RE/MAX CROWN REALTY (1989) INC., BROKERAGE (SUDBURY) Property Details Detached 7,900 sqft Specs: 6 beds, 5 baths With six bedrooms, soaring ceilings, a theatre room, and a gourmet kitchen, this home was designed for both comfort and entertaining. Nearly two acres…