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Buying a condo-apartment in Canada in 2015 was a smart move, but holding onto that property until 2025 proved to be even more beneficial. Over the past decade, apartment prices nationwide have undergone significant changes. Whether in a large metropolitan area or a smaller city, the real estate market has undergone significant shifts. Zoocasa analyzed price changes across Canada to gain a better understanding of how different regions performed. Learn more about headline-worthy growth in Ontario, consistent gains in Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and more gradual increases in the Prairies. Over the past decade, Canada has experienced a significant surge…
The fallout of the multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme by former Calgary Realtor Eric Drinkwater continues to unfold, with new developments relating to the fraudster’s one-time bosses and the brokerage he worked for. Drinkwater’s scheme centred around falsified bridge loans for non-existent real estate transactions. Drinkwater was charged by Calgary police on May 8. Police reported 16 victims came forward with a combined loss of more than $1.9 million. In a recent disciplinary hearing of the Real Estate Council of Alberta, Drinkwater admitted that the total amount invested in the scheme was $3.5 million, and an investigation found there were at least…
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Toronto City Council met for its June session last week, and members signed off on over a dozen housing proposals (and refused just one). Among the standout projects were the redevelopment of the city’s historic coach terminal and a massive master plan proposed for the site of Cineplex Cinemas Queensway.Collectively, the approved developments are expected to add almost 10,000 new housing units to the city, and will hopefully play a part in Toronto reaching its target of 285,000 new homes by 2030. According to the Province, the city fell short of its 2024 goal of 23,750 housing starts, recording just…
The last remaining corner site at the prominent intersection of W 41st Avenue and Cambie Street now has development plans attached to it, according to a new rezoning application published by the City of Vancouver on July 2.The subject site of the proposal is 5635-5655 Cambie Street and 511 W 41st Avenue, which is together one legal parcel with an address of 5655 Cambie Street. The property is currently occupied by a three-storey office building known as Oakridge Place that was constructed in 1962 and a surface parking lot. The building’s major tenant is TD Bank.As first reported by STOREYS…
— We take our content seriously. This article was written by a real person at BREL. Toronto’s June 2025 real estate statistics tell a story of cautious optimism: the market is showing genuine signs of recovery after months of uncertainty. While buyers remain selective, the spring momentum that began in April has carried through to June, creating the best market conditions we’ve seen in over a year. The Big Picture: Recovery in Motion Let’s start with the encouraging news. On a seasonally adjusted basis, June home sales increased month-over-month compared to May 2025—marking the continuation of a tightening trend that…
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Real Estate Most Affordable In Years, Still Near 90s Bubble Peak: RBC Canadian real estate is the most affordable in 3 years, but it remains at one of the worst levels in history. A new report from RBC shows that a median household needs to dedicate 55% of its income to carry the mortgage on a home in Q1 2025. While it’s the lowest share of income needed in 3 years, it’s only a slight improvement from the peak of the 90s bubble, when affordability was…
Life doesn’t always follow a set timeline. A new job offer might mean a sudden move, or maybe you’re finally ready to stop renting and buy your first home. Whatever the reason, you might find yourself needing to leave your rental before the lease ends. We’ll explain how you can break a lease in Canada legally and as painlessly as possible. Whether you’re relocating or transitioning away from renting, here are tips to help you navigate your options. Review Your Lease Agreement Start by digging into the document you signed at move-in. Your lease is the roadmap to what’s legally…
designed by freepik When you’re planning to move to a new place, safety should be your main concern. There are some dangerous neighbourhoods in Toronto with higher crime rates, so it’s good to know about them before making a decision. When you think of Toronto, you probably picture the CN Tower, great food, and friendly people. But like any big city, it has its rough patches. Some places look fine during the day but feel very different at night. As someone who’s walked these streets and talked to locals, I want to share what I’ve learned. If you’re searching for…
When most people think about AI in real estate, they picture chatbots or automated email drip campaigns. Of course, those are part of it, but what’s really exciting is how today’s AI tools are starting to support every part of the home buying process, from the first online search to the final signature. As someone building a career in this industry, I’ve seen firsthand how fast things are shifting. Clients expect more speed, more personalization, and better insights. Staying current with AI isn’t just helpful anymore. It’s necessary. Still, that shift raises some big questions. What happens to the human…