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DLCG acquisition of Filogix widens control over Canadian brokerage software
DLCG Mortgage Group has acquired mortgage software developer Filogix for $58.5 million, which gives it control over “two of the major highways to the lender” in the Canadian brokerage industry, the president of its mortgage network Eddy Cocciollo said.
Borrowers are asking harder questions about their refinance closing
GUEST SUBMISSION: The Canadian refinance closing market has operated more or less the same way for two decades. A centralized model built for volume and standardization became the default, and most lenders and brokers settled into it without much deliberation.
Commonplace looks to disrupt with high-end prefab homes
The panelized homes of Vancouver-based Commonplace are designed to be rapidly assembled and sustainable, while also being a luxurious, quality offering that defies any stereotypes which suggest prefabrication creates cheap, flimsy housing.
Boat club in Mission's Aqua condos an 'unprecedented' asset
A boat club for residents of Mission Group’s Aqua Waterfront Village in Kelowna, B.C. is a one-of-a-kind selling point in Canada, CEO Jonathan Friesen said, and an idea he believes will be envied by other developers.
Sutton Group adds six new realty offices despite slow market
Sutton Group Realty has added another six realty offices despite persistently slow housing sales conditions. Canada's housing sales market is “beyond slow” and amid one of the worst-ever periods, said Ross McCredie, CEO of Sutton Group, in a recent interview.
Mid-year reality check: 5 things Canada's housing market has taught us so far
Canada's housing market has been showing small signs of recovery in 2026, but affordability is still a real problem for many. Whether you’re buying, selling or an agent supporting your clients, the mixed signals in the headlines probably aren't helping.
The AI slot machine: Why builders need tools, not hype
GUEST SUBMISSION: Remember when social media was going to connect the world? That was the actual pitch, somewhere back around 2006. Break down distance. Give everyone a voice. Bring us all closer together.
RED Mountain Resort expands with new slopeside residences
RED Mountain Homes has launched Wildwood, its third residential development at the base of RED Mountain Resort, as part of a long-term vision to transform the Rossland, B.C. ski destination into a four-season mountain community.
Development, home-buying models need change to repair B.C. market
The B.C. provincial and federal governments are right to be looking for solutions to B.C.'s housing market troubles, but the condo bailout plan is flawed, says the leader of a housing company based in Port Alberni.
Canada’s affordability crisis has a hidden utility bill problem
GUEST SUBMISSION: Canada is building more homes. But are we building them right? As the country races to build, a critical question is being left off the table: what will it actually cost to live in the homes we’re building?
Rising sales, falling prices indicate buyer's market in GTA
A surplus of homes for sale in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has led to more purchases as prices go down, data from brokerage HouseSigma suggests.
Spring housing surge pushed to summer: Royal LePage
The spring Canadian housing market ended with the aggregate price falling slightly from last year, Royal LePage said, a possible sign the slow start to the year is being shaken off... just a little later than expected.
London partners with CMHC on Housing Design Catalogue
London is the latest city to partner with Canada’s housing agency, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to use pre-approved housing plans included in the Housing Design Catalogue that are designed to accelerate the development of affordable shelter.
Economic struggle, affordability biggest pressure points for homebuyers: RBC poll
The biggest pressure point in Canada’s home-buying market is a combination of affordability and economic uncertainty, a new poll from RBC suggests. The report also found that most Canadians believe there is no such thing as a perfect time to buy a home.
The first-time buyer profile is changing. Here’s what that means for the market
For many people, buying a home in their late 20s or early 30s once seemed like a natural part of adulthood, but for many Canadians today, this looks very different.
Rosehaven builds Midhurst project around nature trails, value
Rosehaven Homes is building its first project in Midhurst, Ont. Named Springside Trails, the community of 140 detached homes has drawn young, growing families who want sizable dwellings in a nature-oriented neighbourhood with active living options.
RENX Homes taking a vacation June 29 to July 3
TO OUR VALUED READERS: RENX Homes staff will be taking our annual break for a hard-earned vacation during the week of June 29 through July 3.
Lethbridge is the most affordable city in Canada: Royal LePage
Over half of Canadians living in the country’s three largest metro areas would consider moving to the 15 most affordable housing markets if a job was secure, a report by Royal LePage has found.
Hungerford launches $75M fund for Indigenous-led housing
Hungerford Properties, an Indigenous-owned real estate firm, plans to finance the development of thousands of housing units in major Canadian urban centres with its Seven Generations Growth Fund capitalized with $75 million.
Trend alert: Maximizing wellness from the comfort of home
A growing number of Canadians are paying close attention to their health and quality of living. That trend is extending into housing as more buyers seek wellness-enhancing features within the comfort of their own homes, executives from Engel & Völkers say.
Multi-tasking and lateral thinking are keeping real estate moving
To say that real estate is a cyclical business is an understatement. Our current market is challenging, and in response, real estate professionals are finding ways to adapt. We always do.
Moving Waldo acquires competitors MoveMate, Gvota
MovingWaldo, a Montreal-based online platform for comparing moving quotes and booking verified movers, has acquired competitors MoveMate.ca and Gvota.ca to become Canada’s leading digital moving platform.
Builders service land, ready for new homes at Sky Ranch outside Calgary
Sky Ranch, a master-planned residential community in Rocky View County just outside of Calgary, is expected to be fully built out within five years as demand for housing in the Calgary region continues to grow, according to developer JL Developments.
HST rebate a 'little push' for sales of Madison's Wild Indigo
A 130-acre plot of land in Breslau, Ont. that was held by the owners of Madison Group for years is having the first phase of a long-term project built on the site.
Mattamy acquires 153 acres in Calgary for new res. community
Mattamy Homes announced this week, it has acquired 153 acres of land in Calgary and is planning to build a new community offering a mix of single-family homes, semi-detached homes and townhomes.
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