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Delacour buys Calgary-area golf course, land for resort housing
Delacour buys Calgary-area golf course, resort housing land
Delacour Crossing, a community planned to be located six minutes east of Calgary, will be centred around a rebranded golf course and hundreds of resort-style homes, aimed at satisfying high demand for spacious living.
Don Kottick named president of ReMax Canada
REMAX Canada has recruited veteran real estate industry executive Don Kottick as its next president, with the aims of growing the franchise nationwide and leading its technological and innovation initiatives.
Liberals, Mark Carney have won. What’s next?
Canada has a new minority Parliament with a big job ahead. Prime Minister Mark Carney's promised Build Canada Homes program aims to stimulate construction of 500,000 new homes per year, and give GST breaks to first-time homebuyers.
Dear Readers: RENX Homes newsletter update
Thanks to the growth of Squall Media's RENX Homes website, we're adjusting the newsletter publishing schedule. We'll now email the RENX Homes newsletter each Tuesday and Thursday. We're also adjusting our sister site Sustainable Biz Canada, to Monday-Wednesday-Friday newsletters. Our RENX newsletter will continue to be emailed to you daily Monday through Friday.
Vancouver region building only half of needed housing: report
Over the last five years Metro Vancouver has built housing at only half the rate its population needs, according to the Urban Development Institute’s latest housing report, which puts the region’s housing crisis in stark terms.
Vancouver swamped by unsold condos
In Metro Vancouver, condo supply has most definitely outpaced demand. The number of newly built, unsold condo units in the Vancouver region is expected to increase by 60 per cent by year’s end.
Midrise multifamily has both benefits and challenges
Some developers are seeking alternatives to the high risks and costs of highrise multiresidential projects by constructing buildings ranging from six to 20 storeys. Recent policy developments could make midrise a viable and attractive option in Toronto.
Could 'micro unit' projects solve St. John’s housing woes?
Micro units, with a footprint of 450 square feet or less, can allow developers to create a more efficient use of their land with more units per building while maintaining manageable rental rates and lowering overall environmental impacts.
Nadia Habib’s rise at eXp Canada
When opportunity knocks, expect Nadia Habib to run to the door and fling it open. The passionate, knowledgeable Realtor’s skill set has been rewarded — Habib has been appointed managing director of eXp Realty Canada.
Want to save for your first home and pay less tax?
The First Home Savings Account is designed to help individuals save for a down payment, and was introduced amid rising home prices. It combines aspects of both the Tax-Free Savings Account and an RRSP. You can put up to $8,000 per year into a FHSA.
Buying a home in Saskatoon is more expensive than ever
Saskatoon housing prices have hit an all-time high, and inventory is at its lowest since 2008, pushing prices further up. All different property types, including detached homes, apartments and townhouses reached all-time high prices in March.
Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program
Yukon’s government is launching a first-time homebuyer program that will see eligible residents receive low-interest loans to help with down payments. Repaying the loan can be deferred until the buyers’ mortgage has been refinanced or paid off.
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