Patience is a virtue in today's real estate market

Barbara Lawlor Residential Market Trends National 3 hours ago

Did you know if you assign the numbers 1 to 26 (in order) to the letters of the alphabet, the word "attitude" adds up to 100 per cent?

Real estate professionals can learn, and benefit, from history

Barbara Lawlor Residential Market Trends National Dec. 12 2025

Anyone working in the real estate industry, especially pre-construction houses and condominiums, understands this is a cyclical business. Savvy real estate professionals have faith the market will eventually come back, and pass on that optimism to clients and potential clients.

A pre-construction housing market recovery is under way

Barbara Lawlor Residential Affordable Housing National Oct. 28 2025

Despite the doom-and-gloom media pronouncing obituaries for our housing market in Canada, the big picture hints at a welcome recovery to come. Real estate is a desirable asset that goes in cycles and after a low, it always comes back.

When government and industry work hand in hand

Barbara Lawlor Residential Affordable Housing National Oct. 3 2025

I've been saying for quite a while we need creative thinking and cooperation to solve the housing crisis. On Sept. 14, the Canadian government launched Build Canada Homes to work toward building affordable housing at scale and at speed.

A new way of looking at housing supply in Canada

Barbara Lawlor Government policy Housing National Aug. 1 2025

It is well known that in Canada, we are facing a shortage of affordable dwellings, whether they be ownership or rental. In addition, much of our rental stock is comprised of homeowners who lease their houses or condominiums for whatever reason.

Governments stepping up to address housing crisis

Barbara Lawlor Government policy Affordable Housing National May. 16 2025

Since taking office, Prime Minister Carney has met with King Charles, French President Macron and U.S. President Trump. This is impressive, but it's time to focus on what is happening right here at home - including housing.

Is there a solution to Canada's housing affordability crisis?

Barbara Lawlor Houses Affordable Housing National Feb. 6 2025

The short answer to the question of whether there is a solution to our housing affordability situation is: Yes. The longer and more complicated answer is also yes: IF all three levels of government work together.

Condominium investing in an ever-changing market

Barbara Lawlor Condominiums Condominiums National Sep. 23 2024

When purchasing real estate as a condo investor looking for a suite that will rent successfully, there are many things to consider, such as a location that will attract renters, local and building amenities, quality, builder reputation, etc. Investing can be a lucrative financial strategy when all these items are approached wisely.

Riding out the Canadian real estate cycles

Barbara Lawlor Transactions Buying and selling National Sep. 6 2024

Anyone involved in the real estate industry in Canada understands it's a cyclical business, especially after a recession. Understanding these cycles and other factors at play in housing markets, can help you make an informed decision about buying or selling.

Federal, Ontario governments take steps to ease the housing crisis

Barbara Lawlor Government policy Government National Jun. 5 2024

For years – in fact, since long before the pandemic – new home builders and developers in Ontario have been asking all three levels of our governments to take action when it comes to lack of affordability and lack of supply.

Patience the key word for 2024 real estate market recovery

Barbara Lawlor Condominiums Baker Real Estate Inc. National Feb. 29 2024

New home real estate, along with several other industries, is still feeling the effects of the pandemic and interest rate rises, yet Barbara Lawlor, president and CEO of Baker Real Estate, feels we’re well on our way to recovery.

2024 holds promise for new home real estate

Barbara Lawlor Houses Buying and selling National Jan. 10 2024

As we plunge into 2024, we see the new home real estate market regaining some of its lost footage from the past few years, when life threw so many curves at us.

Adaptive reuse innovative solution to Toronto's space problems

Barbara Lawlor Multiresidential Baker Real Estate Inc. Toronto Dec. 21 2023

It’s called adaptive reuse, and it may help to solve some of our lack-of-housing-supply problems in the Greater Toronto Area when approvals can be obtained.

Canadians keep the faith in real estate, and homeownership

Barbara Lawlor Condominiums Baker Real Estate Inc. Toronto / GTA Aug. 15 2023

The Mustel Group marketing firm and Sotheby’s International Realty Canada conducted a study called “2023 Canadian Real Estate Market Sentiment: Generational Trends Report”, an extensive study on the confidence levels Canadians between the ages of 18 and 77.

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