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Mortgage-holders feeling more confident about renewals in 2026
Mortgage-holders feeling more confident about renewals
As the final group of record-low fixed-rate mortgage holders heads into renewal season, a survey commissioned by Royal LePage has found that over a third (38 per cent) expect their payments to rise.
8 out of 10 homes in Toronto selling below asking
According to data from HouseSigma, 78.1 per cent of homes sold below their final asking price in July, while 18.7 per cent sold above it. The median sale came in at 2.8 per cent, or $23,000 below list price.
New neighbourhood on the way for northeast Edmonton
City council on Monday approved three bylaws intended to support orderly development of Edmonton's Gorman neighbourhood. Plans will allow for a mix of medium-density near the future Gorman LRT station, low-density housing, parks, and a future school site.
$1B funding to help municipalities without dev. fees
The Ontario and Canadian governments are spending $1 billion to help municipalities that don't levy development charges build and renew critical infrastructure, spending $500 million each to create a new stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program.
Cobourg housing proposal could bring nearly 1,000 homes
A major new development proposal in Cobourg could bring nearly 1,000 new homes to King St. E. The town has received complete Official Plan and zoning amendment applications from The Planning Partnership on behalf of Highland Hills (Cobourg) Inc.
Construction begins on 48 new Windsor townhomes
Construction is underway on a $16.8-million housing development that will bring 48 new residential units to downtown Windsor. An official groundbreaking of the three-storey Pelissier Park townhouse development was held on Aug. 10.
RECO accused of inflaming 'court of public opinion'
Disciplinary action against a high-profile member of the real estate community has raised concerns among some industry experts that Ontario’s regulator is going too far in its efforts to show it’s protecting members and the public.
Shared home ownership trend turns costly for some
Rising housing prices made for great stories about sharing ownership with friends and family, but as prices have collapsed, in some cases wiping out the equity entirely, fingers are being pointed.
Lucasville, N.S. locals ask for pause on 311-unit project
A proposed 311-unit development in Lucasville, northwest of Halifax, N.S., has locals asking for a pause on the project — and others like it — while the community finalizes its planning review with the African Nova Scotian Community Action Program.
P.E.I. home sales dropping steadily, but prices climbing
Sales in P.E.I.'s real estate market have been down every month this year, but according to some people in the industry, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Home sales were down in July by about 19 per cent.
How northern builders are tackling shortages, costs
Housing shortages are a common issue across Northern Canada, which faces distinctive building challenges — from environmental factors to supply chain dynamics. Those with specialized knowledge of the North say the region requires an approach “designed specifically for northern realities.”
Vancouver Island cottage journeys to new home by sea
A Vancouver Island cottage has taken an unusual route to its new home, travelling by road and sea before arriving on Malcolm Island. Nickel Bros, a company specializing in moving buildings, moved the 1,300-square-foot cottage from Black Creek.
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