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Mosaic Homes begins final stage of B.C.'s Lynn Valley community
Mosaic Homes begins final stage of Lynn Valley community
The final stage of the Mosaic Homes' Lynn Valley community — a 10-year development project — will break ground this summer. Trailside at Lynn features 61 homes in a five-storey, strata condo building that will soon be under construction.
Ontario's new homes target looks increasingly out of reach
The new Ontario budget foresees a slow pace for housing construction over the next three years, making it increasingly unlikely the province's government will achieve its target of 1.5 million new homes by 2031.
HCRA lays charges against Stateview Homes
Ontario's Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has laid charges against seven companies operating under Stateview Homes in connection with the alleged illegal sale of 453 homes. Three company executives have also been charged.
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Canada home prices head into correction territory
A home price correction is taking place in Canada, especially in the country’s most expensive markets, say real estate watchers. Canada’s composite MLS home price index fell for a fifth consecutive month in April, down 1.2 per cent from March.
Where Canada’s housing market could go as summer nears
Springtime historically means that Canada's real estate market will soon warm up, but things seem a little different this year. Those looking to move or even buy their first home could be in a position to find a deal.
Vancouver real estate is waking up – but not overheating
This spring, Metro Vancouver’s real estate market is showing signs of balance we haven’t seen in a while. According to Greater Vancouver Realtors, the number of homes hitting the market has jumped, giving buyers more options without sending prices soaring.
Pandemic cottage buyers losing up to $365,000 when they sell
In the heart of Ontario's Kawartha Lakes region, a classic bungalow containing three bedrooms and two bathrooms sold for $1.1 million in January 2022. The property sold for a whopping $365,000 loss just three years later.
Amenity bylaws may stand in the way of Toronto low-rises
The formula the City of Toronto uses to determine how much amenity space a building must offer is the same for any project with more than 20 apartments, but the economics and the space constraints are trickier with smaller buildings.
Can modular homes help solve the housing crisis?
Experts say modular homes have several advantages that include a quicker construction timeline, cost effectiveness and an opportunity to build them in an environmentally friendly way. The key to unlocking that potential is to create a stable demand.
Right now, buying may be cheaper than renting
The monthly rent in a development can now surpass the mortgage payment for some homes there, a fact that can help industry professionals convince their clients to transact, according to real estate data firm Zonda Urban.
Building owners are clamouring to attract tenants
Realtors say an increasing number of building owners are offering promotions such as a free month of rent, subscriptions and complimentary parking spaces in a bid to attract tenants during a slow market.
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