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Homes built by Jayman generate 10MW of power in Alberta

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Homes built by Jayman generate 10MW of power in Alberta

Jayman BUILT has crossed a major milestone in Alberta, with the almost 4,000 homes it has constructed in the past seven years capable of generating over 10 megawatts (MW) of electrical energy.

Trade war to wreak havoc on fragile homebuilding industry

Looming U.S. tariffs are threatening to throw the Canadian homebuilding industry into turmoil, with developers predicting higher construction costs and broken supply chains, along with a potential recession that would slam the brakes on new home purchases.

CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) is forecasting a rebound in home sales and prices this year as homebuyers take advantage of improved borrowing conditions, but said its outlook is clouded by the threat of widespread tariffs from the U.S.

Toronto-area home sales expected to rise 12% this year

The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board forecasts a 12.4 per cent increase in home sales for 2025, with 76,000 properties changing hands throughout the region as lower borrowing costs lead to improved affordability.

Vancouver real estate shifting as more sellers enter market

The number of homes that changed hands in the Vancouver area rose again last month, but Greater Vancouver Realtors said new listings outpaced demand as sellers showed they’re eager to enter the market.

Calgary home sales down 12% in January: CREB

The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) said January home sales dropped 12 per cent from last year but remained nearly 30 per cent higher than levels typically recorded for the month. The residential benchmark price was $583,000.

'I just about fell over': Edmonton property assessments soar

Edmonton’s property assessments were sent out in early January, leaving some property owners questioning the leap in value of their homes. Concerns now remain about the potential for accompanying higher taxes.

Building homes on safer ground could save Canada billions

With climate change supercharging extreme weather disasters across the country, a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute shows why the most affordable home is the one you don’t have to rebuild.

Toronto vs. everybody: A growing housing market divide

At the end of 2024, Canada’s housing market showed stark regional differences, according to BMO's Canadian Housing Monitor. Toronto’s condo market saw a surge in supply and falling prices. Meanwhile, markets in many other provinces pushed toward new highs.

NIMBYs blocking much-needed affordable housing: experts

"Not in my backyard" (NIMBY) concerns over a lack of parking that led authorities in St. John's, N.L. to axe an affordable housing proposal are part of a larger trend halting much-needed development across the country, experts say.

How Jasper's chief planner is re-imagining housing

One-third of Jasper's structures burned in last July's wildfire. The majority of them were homes. Just how to rebuild — whether through density or expanding town boundaries — has been a core debate between the municipality, province and federal government.

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