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Mattamy to build 108 townhomes in Wateridge Phase 5

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Mattamy to build 108 townhomes in Wateridge Phase 5

Mattamy Homes will expand its presence at the sprawling Wateridge Village community in Ottawa, with plans to add an additional 108 townhome units on a newly acquired block of land.

Is this the perfect window to buy a home in Canada?

VIDEO: Concerns about the impact of tariffs have pushed many prospective homebuyers back onto the sidelines. But an unusual confluence, with prices, sales and interest rates all falling together, may offer a golden opportunity for some.

Tarion moves to stop illegal sales, protect buyers

In a phased approach, starting July 1, new freehold home purchasers in Ontario will need to provide notice of their purchase to Tarion within 45 days of entering into an agreement of purchase and sale with a vendor/builder.

Quebec housing co-op should come to fruition this summer

The Le Petit Quartier cooperative single-family housing project in Sherbrooke has encountered several obstacles since its inception. After years of back-and-forth with the city, the 73-unit project is finally expected to be built this summer.

'Trade turbulence' behind falling home sales in major markets

Canada’s resale housing market hit a rough patch in February as trade tariffs shook confidence in the economy. RBC Economics recently issued a report on the impact, calling the tariffs “turbulence” that deterred buyers from making decisions.

P.E.I. sees uptick in home sales in February: CREA

P.E.I. bucked a national trend last month, recording an increase in the number of homes that changed hands, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). February 2025 saw a 7.7 per cent jump in sales compared to February 2024.

Building affordable housing starts with fresh thinking

OPINION: The first thing that needs to change is attitude. You couldn’t find a broom wide enough to sweep away all the bad pricing models, bad mindsets, bad processes and bad pacing that have to go for housing affordability.

Does a digital rebrand mark a new chapter for Re/Max?

Amid leadership changes, legal settlements and mixed financial performance, Re/Max’s announcement of a digital rebrand appears well-timed. It marks the second rebrand within the last decade, following an update in 2017. 

A third of Canada’s single renters are seniors

When Canadians think of people who rent, they might envision someone who can’t yet afford to buy. And while millennials might be the face of solo renting, seniors make up the dominant share of solo renter households in Canada. 

The safest Canadian cities with affordable homes

While buying a house requires a careful process that takes into account factors like location, budget and property taxes, a new Zoocasa study focused on safety and price to help determine the best cities in which to own a home.

Here's what to do if you're ready to buy your first home

From knowing how much of a down payment you’ll need, to signing a contract with a real estate agent, to dealing with taxes and commissions, there are a lot of hoops to jump through when you buy a home. 

These renos can lower insurance costs, protect from weather

Experts say you should notify your insurer of any improvements you make to your home, because providers are increasingly offering incentives for all sorts of renovations that protect from severe weather. 

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