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If a life well-lived is one measured in how many lives you touch, then A.J. Plant, regional owner of EXIT Realty Eastern Ontario, truly lived before he passed the morning of June 10th, 2025 at the age of 52. The sound of broken hearts could be heard all over his beloved city of Ottawa, in locker rooms, arenas, and in the homes and businesses of the many clients, colleagues, and friends he had. They broke clear across North America through his EXIT Realty network and echoed into the Canadian Parliament where the Honourable Mona Fortier, M.P. rose in the House…

In a quiet crescent just northwest of Edmonton, one of Alberta’s most distinct custom estates awaits. But take note: 46 Kingsford Crescent isn’t simply a large home with high-end touches. Here, every square inch has been tailored to the vision of its owners — culminating in a one-of-one residence defined by personal luxury and architectural ambition.Set across more than 7,700 sq. ft. of finished space, this palatial home is an orchestration of fine craftsmanship and opulent amenities. It’s a place where each room tells a story: from the designer chef’s kitchen to the “Royalty suite” — a primary bedroom that…

(Karen Yolevski. Source: Avanew Studios)   When Karen Yolevski accepted the CEO role at Carson Dunlop, it wasn’t just another career move. It was a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution. After years of organic growth, especially on the education side during the pandemic, Carson Dunlop was ready for something different. Not reinvention. Rebuilding. The kind that happens when a business graduates from one era into another and needs new scaffolding for what comes next. “I’ve been in the space for quite some time,” Yolevski says. “Sometimes I tease that I’m working my way around all the key players in…

Perched above the storied shoreline of British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, 1887 Lower Road is the kind of retreat that captures the region’s most coveted offering: a seamless fusion of luxury, nature, and soul-soothing privacy.Completed in 2023, this 4,666 sq. ft. estate spans 3.7 acres of forested grounds and curated gardens, culminating in 162 feet of private beachfront. While the property is just minutes from Roberts Creek’s shops, restaurants, and world-class trail systems — including Soames Hill and Cliff Gilker Park — it feels worlds away from anything but stillness and sea air.Designed to mirror the flow of its natural surroundings,…

There’s something about summer in Canada that makes everything feel a little more alive. Maybe it’s the months of snow before it, or maybe it’s just that when the sun finally sticks around, people show up. They head outside, make music, eat street food, and gather for just about any reason. And across every province, these gatherings turn into summer festivals. For anyone considering a move, festivals can be surprisingly insightful. They show you how people spend time together, what they value, and what they celebrate. It’s like a living, breathing preview of the community. Here’s our 2025 guide to…

Canada’s home prices slid during this year’s tepid spring market, and a perfect storm of economic conditions continues to weigh on activity.  The Teranet-National Bank composite index fell 1.6% from April to May after seasonal adjustments, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline and a sharper contraction than in previous months.  As a result, prices have fallen by 3.9% since December 2024. Even if sales pick up, there’s no guarantee the downward trajectory of prices will reverse, according to National Bank of Canada economist Daren King. “Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, moderate population growth and the risk of continued high long-term interest…

When there is uncertainty, people naturally look for safe harbour. In the world of commercial real estate, that safe harbour has become multi-family assets, according to commercial real estate brokerage Avison Young.”Purpose-built rental housing is attracting increased attention from investors to weather the economic uncertainty from the ongoing trade war,” said Avison Young in their Spring 2025 multi-family market report. “Investors are drawn to multi-residential assets due to the prospect of owning a positive and stable cash flow asset on day one of acquisition, with a positive, long-term sentiment for rental rate upside.”Across the country, investment in the multi-family market…

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s new estimates on Canada’s housing supply show that a return to 2019 housing affordability levels is possible – but getting there will require a major homebuilding overhaul. According to CMHC, between 430,000 and 480,000 new housing units will need to be built annually over the next decade to restore affordability. This is an approximate doubling of the current pace of home construction in Canada.  “Doubling the pace of housing construction in Canada is achievable, but not without a significantly larger and modernized workforce, more private investment, less regulation, fewer delays, and lower development costs,” said…

In a rare and unfortunate turn of events, the stalking horse bid to take over the District Northwest project in Surrey by Thind Properties has been terminated, according to court documents.The District Northwest project is set for 13438 105A Avenue in Surrey, a two-acre site located about midway between the Expo Line SkyTrain’s Gateway Station and Surrey Central Station. For the site, Thind Properties — through 105 University View Homes Ltd. and District Northwest Limited Partnership — was planning two high-rise towers with a total of 1,023 units.As first reported by STOREYS, the project was placed under receivership on November…

Canadian new home starts are slowing—but not as fast as population growth. In Q1 2025, builders broke ground on more than two homes for every person added. If the current trend persists, the average household size will hit a record low by next year. That’s a far cry from the alarm raised by Canada’s state-owned mortgage insurer this week, which claimed housing starts need to rise 3x to restore 2019 affordability… by 2035. Whatever they’re smoking, don’t try crossing the border with it.  Canadian New Home Starts Fell 10% In The First Quarter  Canadian new home construction is slowing down,…