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Polygon’s Ridgewood defies slow housing market, first release sells out
Polygon’s Ridgewood defies slow housing market
Lines forming at dawn for the first release of Polygon Homes’ Ridgewood community in Coquitlam, B.C. reveal its strong appeal on value and buyers willing to buy housing despite economic uncertainty, president Neil Chrystal said.
How the federal parties plan to cure Canada's housing crisis
Canada’s federal parties are all campaigning on plans to make it easier for Canadians to get into the housing market. Here’s what the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP have pitched so far, and what the experts are saying about their ideas.
Breaking down Calgary's levies, fees on new homes
COLUMN: It doesn’t seem fair that home builders should be the ones who are most often blamed for the high cost of housing when, in fact, most of the increase is due to increases in land, levies and permit fees.
Tariff uncertainty an opportunity for B.C.’s modular industry
A tariff war may be the spark British Columbia needs to boost one of its homegrown industries. That’s the position taken by modular-housing builders throughout the province whose factories are operating far below capacity.
1 year on, B.C. touts speed of major housing program
British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14 months.
Edmonton real estate market continues to grow in all areas
There were 2,494 homes sold in the greater Edmonton area market in March, a 36.9 per cent increase from the previous month and a 1.3 per cent increase from March 2024.
Some home types still in demand in Toronto this spring
According to experts, move-in ready semi-detached homes listed below $1.5 million in desirable neighbourhoods are attracting buyers, as there’s high demand and limited supply in this segment of the market.
Falling rates could be trouble if you break mortgage contract
On Wednesday, TD took a chainsaw to its publicly posted rates. If you have the misfortune of breaking a TD mortgage right now, it’s possible that rate drop just showed up with a vacuum and emptied your bank account.
Can Canada’s suburbs sustain long-term growth?
According to Queen’s University research, about two-thirds of Canadians now live in suburban areas, some of which are outpacing growth in their respective urban cores. This shift is reshaping the country’s housing market and urban development patterns.
Moncton housing plan hinges on council infra funding vote
A Moncton council vote to loosen residential zoning rules will determine whether it qualifies for infrastructure money needed to boost housing development. The change is a key condition for the city to receive $15.5 million through the Housing Accelerator Fund.
Toronto basement suite listed for $3M
The $3-million unit at 15 Scarth Rd. in Toronto's Rosedale neighbourhood has three bedrooms, two dens and three bathrooms, sprawling across 3,345 square feet. It’s also half underground.
Snowbirds are putting their Florida properties up for sale
Over a million Canadians go south every winter, and many of them choose Florida. But the current political climate is changing that. “Some of the clients . . . want to sell at any cost, even at a loss,” Florida realtor Share Ross said.
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