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The Cost of Building New Homes Must Be Reduced

Brace yourself. Affordability of housing continues to deteriorate, and latest reports indicate the situation could get worse before it gets better, causing a huge hit to the Canadian economy. Far fewer Canadian cities meet the traditional affordabili...

Calgary’s Hottest Neighbourhoods of 2025: Price Growth Analysis

Calgary’s housing market has been showing a great deal of variability this year. By September, citywide conditions had settled into balance, but several neighbourhood clusters kept prices close to last year’s levels, while some others showed mode...

Housing Tax Cuts Are a Step Forward, But More Action is Needed

The federal and Ontario governments have stepped up to the plate by cutting the sales taxes on new homes for first-time buyers. It took them a while to get there, but to their credit, they did. Once legislation is passed, a first-time buyer who purch...

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 ...

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