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Peterson's Ashleigh defies Vancouver condo slowdown with ample amenities
Peterson's Ashleigh defies Vancouver condo slowdown
Sales for a three-building Peterson Group condo development in Vancouver remain steady in a slow market because of the project's boutique features, its vice-president of residential projects Barrett Sprowson suggests.
Partnerships, innovation keys to increase affordable housing
Partnerships and innovations are vital to scale up affordable housing nationwide, panellists at the Toronto Real Estate Forum said. If investment to boost affordable housing supply is not increased, the consequences will be dire, Build Canada Homes CEO Ana Bailão warned.
City of Ottawa, feds announce $400M joint fund for housing
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is partnering with the City of Ottawa to put $400 million toward building up to 3,000 affordable homes. The city will speed up the construction by waiving development fees and taxes.
Feds may allow foreign capital for real estate developments
The federal government is considering changing the tax code to attract large foreign investors to domestic real estate developments, with support for such reforms coming from the head of the new federal agency tasked with building affordable housing at scale.
GTA home prices to drop 4.5% by end of 2026: Royal LePage
Royal LePage’s 2026 market outlook forecasts the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2026 will decrease 4.5 per cent year over year to $1.05 million in the Greater Toronto Area.
Housing starts are finally rising in Montreal. But for how long?
After three straight years of decline, housing starts are rising in Montreal, bucking a decline seen in other Canadian cities, though remaining below a 2021 peak. But one CMHC economist said it’s too soon to say if there’s a trend.
Holiday house-hunting could save Vancouver buyers 10%
January is consistently the most affordable month to buy a home in Metro Vancouver, according to HouseSigma Inc. Typical January prices are 10 per cent lower than the prices seen in recent summers, resulting in potential savings of $80,000.
Toronto mayor proposes higher tax on $3M-plus homes
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has asked councillors to approve higher graduated rates for properties valued over $3 million. The proposal comes as TRREB warns that another hike will worsen affordability in the city.
Six mistakes that can hurt your mortgage application
Applying for a mortgage is usually a straightforward process, but there could be issues lurking in your financials that can derail the deal. Here are some common mistakes to avoid during – and often before – the mortgage application process.
Living labs test smart-building tech
A new initiative is testing and developing smart technologies and building solutions before they go to market. The Smart Building Living Labs Initiative in Ontario and Quebec will demonstrate smart technologies in three types of real estate: commercial, retail and residential.
Should taxpayers finance more subsidized housing?
OPINION: A coalition of 28 Metro Vancouver urbanists maintains subsidized housing has in the past, and will in the future, be a crucial component for solving the country’s housing crisis.
Average asking rents fall for 14th straight month to $2,074
Asking rents in Canada were down 3.1 per cent in November from a year earlier to an average of $2,074, marking the 14th straight month of annual declines, according to the latest monthly report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation.
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