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Uncertainty weighs on Toronto, Vancouver homebuyers: Royal LePage
Uncertainty weighs on T.O., Van. homebuyers: Royal LePage
Home prices in the expensive Greater Toronto and Vancouver markets ticked down, as they rose in Quebec, the Prairies and Atlantic Canada, according to Royal LePage's Q1 2025 national housing market report.
Unsettled economy reigns: BoC holds interest rate at 2.75%
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs weighed heavily over the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold the country's overnight interest rate at 2.75 per cent, as the real estate sector keeps a close watch on the rapidly shifting economic situation.
A re-imagining of suburban delight
While Smart Density’s idea for the “subdivillage” is still fiction, it’s not all that strange. In fact, it’s so human-centric, it was announced last month as one of six winners of the Ontario Association of Architects SHIFT 2025 Challenge.
Freer trade could be best solution to B.C.’s housing challenge
As protectionism and trade war-fuelled action sweep the continent, one B.C. professor argues that the exact opposite is needed for the province’s housing market to thrive.
Annual pace of housing starts slowed in March: CMHC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) said the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts was 214,155 units in March, down from 221,405 in February. The annual pace of starts in centres with a population of 10,000 or greater fell 2.8 per cent.
GTHA new condo market sees slowest quarter in 30 years
The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) new condo market had the slowest quarter since 1995, with just 533 sales, according to Urbanation. Prices of new condos were down seven per cent from the same period last year.
Tariff uncertainty foils ‘slam dunk rebound year’ for housing
The Canadian Real Estate Association downgraded its forecast for home sales this year, while it also reported Tuesday the number of homes that changed hands across the country in March fell 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago.
Buyers see rising inventory, further price declines to come
People with a stake in the real estate market are watching every utterance U.S. President Donald Trump makes on tariffs. Houses don’t have the liquidity of stocks and bonds, but they do tend to trade in line with swings in the economy.
How to build apartments fit for families
Typically arranged along a hallway, punctuated at each end with a stairwell, larger units in multifamily buildings tend to be long and narrow, constraining access to elements essential to a healthful living environment: natural light and fresh air.
Fourplexes don't have to be ugly
As Mississauga looks to fourplexes to help ease a growing housing crisis, a group of Sheridan College students is helping to challenge misconceptions about the structures sometimes considered ugly and blocky.
London contractor pleads guilty to defrauding homeowners
A contractor accused of taking thousands of dollars in deposits from clients and not completing their renovations pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in a London, Ont., courtroom on Tuesday. His lawyer said more guilty pleas are coming.
Are starter homes still worth it?
For decades, starter homes were the building blocks of Canadian home ownership. But since 2022, home prices in Canada have softened. Today’s first-time buyers can no longer assume rapid appreciation will provide the equity needed for their next move.
Industry Events
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CHBA's Home Building Week in Canada
May 11 2025
to May 15 2025
Victoria, BC
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2025 CFAA Rental Housing Conference
May 13 2025
to May 15 2025
Vancouver, BC
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TRREB REALTOR QUEST 2025
May 14 2025
to May 15 2025
Toronto Congress Centre
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Edmonton Real Estate Forum
May 27 2025
Edmonton Convention Centre
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Land & Development
Jun 05 2025
Metro Toronto Convention Centre - North Building
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