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'Entire' housing supply chain needs to be reimagined: BDC exec
'Entire' housing supply chain needs to be reimagined: exec
Industrialized home construction is the best way for Canada to achieve the federal government’s goal of building 500,000 homes per year over the next decade, according to participants at a recent MaRS Discovery District event.
Bosley Real Estate acquires TrilliumWest
After nearly a century in business, Bosley Real Estate is still hungry for growth, expanding in Southwestern Ontario by acquiring independent brokerage TrilliumWest. The move brings roughly 100 agents to Bosley Real Estate.
BoC rate freeze opens door for buyers and sellers: experts
The Bank of Canada (BoC) decided to hold its benchmark interest rate Wednesday at 2.25 per cent, ending a recent cycle of cuts. Mortgage specialists say the decision benefits home buyers and sellers in several ways.
London builders ask feds for tax rebate on all new homes
An umbrella group for London, Ont. builders is urging the federal and provincial governments to remove the sales tax for all new-home buyers, not just first-timers, warning the industry risks heavy job losses and slower construction without a boost.
RECO freezes Toronto brokerage’s accounts
Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) has frozen the accounts of Toronto-based brokerage HomeLife Today Realty Ltd. after discovering a trust account shortfall of $580,000. The brokerage presently has 18 agents.
How CEO Ross McCredie drives Sutton's strategy
Ross McCredie discovered at Sotheby’s auctions that meticulous documentation boosts an asset’s value. He later applied this principle to real estate, believing that homes deserve the same level of evaluation, a view that informs his leadership at Sutton Group.
There are more realtors than homes available in Saskatoon
In Saskatoon, there are currently more realtors selling homes than there are homes available on the market. At the end of November, there were 591 available properties, compared to 842 realtors working in the city.
Is it too easy to become a real estate agent?
Do lower entry barriers result in diverse, high-quality talent that doesn't fit the “cookie-cutter” mould, or does a low bar create a perception of low professionalism that keeps bright people away?
‘Power of sale’ becomes more frequent in Toronto
Properties listed by a lender remain a small portion of the broader market in Toronto, but the words “power of sale” have been appearing more frequently in 2025 in segments from downtown micro condos, to suburban homes, to luxury mansions.
In Vancouver, planners say it takes a village to grow a city
Vancouver city planners believe it takes a village to grow a city. City staff are working on the creation of 17 new villages that will add more density to specific areas that aren’t already covered by existing policies.
Canada can boost housing by building homes in factories
OPINION: When Prime Minister Mark Carney toured Intelligent City’s advanced manufacturing facility in B.C., it was more than just another campaign stop. It signalled that prefabricated and modular construction has moved from the margins to the mainstream of Canada’s housing conversation.
An $8.5M prize home sold for just $4.3M
Imagine you’ve just won an $8.5-million mansion. It’s a dream property, with five spacious bedrooms and four luxurious bathrooms. But then a shock: it turns out your new home is worth only half of its advertised value.
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