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Norfolk County Real Estate Market: September 2025 Sees Stronger Sales

The housing market in Norfolk County, Ontario, showed renewed energy in September 2025, as both sales and new listings moved upward, while prices held steady. Sales Strengthen Home sales in Norfolk County climbed sharply, rising 23.3% compared ...

Umbra at Portwood, Where West Coast Serenity Meets Modern Community Living

Within Port Moody’s most anticipated master-planned community, Umbra at Portwood brings together architecture, nature, and community in a way that feels both effortless and intentional. Developed by EDGAR Development and designed by Acton Ostry Arc...

Heat-Resilient Design: Investing in Properties Built for Hotter Futures

As global temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent, real estate investors face a changing climate that affects both risk and return. Buildings designed for past weather conditions are already showing higher energy costs, more frequent ma...

Ontario Moves to Cut Provincial HST for First-Time Homebuyers, Drawing Industry Support

The Government of Ontario has announced a proposal to rebate the full 8% provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on new homes purchased by first-time buyers, marking one of the most significant housing affordability measures in the provi...

Ontario Proposes Changes to Accelerate Housing Delivery and Reduce Cost Pressures

On October 23, 2025, the Ontario government unveiled a new package of proposed measures under draft legislation, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act. The proposal forms part of the province’s ongoing effort to address housing supply pressures ...

How Extreme Weather Events Are Shaping Real Estate Market Demand

Extreme weather events, including floods, hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves, and severe storms, are increasing. They have become increasingly influential forces shaping where people live, how homes are built, and how real estate markets function. As ...

Waterloo Region Housing Market Sees Continued Balancing in September 2025

The Waterloo Region housing market in September 2025 reflected a continued move toward balanced conditions, shaped by moderating sales activity and rising supply. Broader economic factors have contributed to a slower pace of transactions compared to ...

How to Spot Profitable Preconstruction Projects Before They Hit the Market

Some of the most attractive real estate opportunities are secured before they reach the wider market. Early-stage buyers in preconstruction or investors with access to private deals can gain entry at lower prices, positioning themselves for appreciat...

Toronto Harbourfront Neighbourhood Analysis: Waterfront Properties and Investment Returns

Harbourfront has undergone a dramatic transformation from its industrial dockland past to its current status as a vibrant mixed-use waterfront community. The area is defined by a dense inventory of condominiums, cultural venues, and ongoing public re...

Mississauga’s Buyer-Favourable Market Conditions Become Clearer in September as Inventory Builds

Mississauga’s housing market in September 2025 reflected a decisive shift toward buyer-friendly conditions as inventory reached its highest level in more than fifteen years and prices trended downward across all major housing categories. Sales volu...

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