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Social hub ties together eQ's Ottawa-area, 2,400-home community
Social hub anchors eQ's The Villages, near Ottawa
The Villages at Clarence Crossing by eQ Homes is to be anchored around a recreational hub the Ottawa-based homebuilder hopes will foster a social cohesion often missing in such communities. The neighbourhood is to comprise nine distinct "villages."
How far will buyers go for a lower price?
COLUMN: Developers are trying to deliver affordability in a market where it's increasingly difficult to make the numbers work. In some cases, the ambition is not just to lower prices at the margins, but to reach price points below $500,000.
ChatGPT pointing Quebecers to unlicensed contractors
Looking for a contractor for your home renovation on ChatGPT? Beware of the trap. An investigation reveals that one in five contractors recommended by artificial intelligence is working without a valid license in Quebec.
Surrey continues crackdown on illegal construction
Two more Surrey properties will have notices filed on their land titles as city council continues to crack down on illegal construction. One received multiple stop-work orders for seven different projects the owners of the home carried out without proper permits.
Annual rate of housing starts slowed in March: CMHC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in March fell six per cent compared with February. The seasonally adjusted annual rate came in at 235,852 units for March compared with 250,961 in February.
Toronto's condo market 'hits bottom'
Canada’s largest condominium market has “hit bottom” as Q1 sales for new projects in Toronto fell 52 per cent from a year ago to a 35-year low, according to an Urbanation Inc. report.
Quebec to refund ‘welcome tax’ for first-time buyers
First-time homebuyers in Quebec will soon see some relief on one of the largest upfront costs tied to a home purchase, with the provincial government introducing a new rebate on the land transfer tax.
Zombie agents and the collapse of the productive core
OPINION: As of Dec. 31, 2025, there were 69,728 licensed real estate agents in the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. Only 560 of them closed 20 or more transactions in 2025. That is just 0.8 per cent of the industry.
How St. John’s became one of Canada’s hottest markets
Statistics compiled by the Canadian Real Estate Association show there are fewer "months of inventory" — a measure of how many homes are for sale compared to how many finished transactions — than ever before in St. John’s.
Inventory drought fuels Saskatchewan bidding wars
In Saskatchewan, a housing market long defined by space and affordability continues to tighten, with buyers steadily outpacing new listings and no real signs of a slowdown. “It’s like an angry mob,” according to Saskatoon Realtor Jenna Schmid.
5 key things to know about the spring real estate market
With high prices still keeping some buyers on the sidelines, many want to know where to get the most value for their money. Financial Post talked to realtors and market watchers to find out where the opportunities, and risks, lie.
Alberta landlords set to compete for tenants
After a record 10,150 rental units reached completion in 2025, competition for tenants in Calgary’s primary market is set to heat up this year, said Robert LeParque, vice-president of operations at unitiiPM, whose client portfolio includes institutional landlords in Calgary.
Industry Events
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Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference
May 12 2026
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TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026
May 13 2026
to May 14 2026
Toronto Congress Centre -
Land & Development
May 27 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre - North Building -
AIC National Conference
May 27 2026
to May 30 2026
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Southwestern Ontario Real Estate Forum
Jun 03 2026
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