Sustainability in property management is a practical strategy that enhances efficiency, reduces operational costs, and improves long-term property value. While large-scale green retrofits can be expensive, integrating..
Month: April 2025
How Secondary Suites Are Supporting Affordable Housing Goals in Canada
Secondary suites, or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), are self‑contained living spaces within or attached to a single‑family home. They have gained renewed attention in Canada as a..
Many Canadian Snowbirds Are Selling Up: Here’s Why the Dominican Republic Is a Great Alternative
A growing number of Canadian snowbirds are selling their properties in the US. At the same time, many are seeking new destinations for their annual escape from..
Canada’s Rental Market Rebounds in March Amidst Ongoing Year‑Over‑Year Declines
In March 2025, average asking rents in Canada rose by 1.5% compared with February, marking the first monthly increase since September 2024. Despite this rebound, however, rents..
How Real Estate Investors Help Housing Affordability
Amid Canada’s ongoing housing supply and affordability crisis, real estate investors are often seen as part of the problem. However, when aligned with public policy and community..
Hamilton and Burlington Spring 2025 Real Estate Trends Comparison
As the spring market gains momentum across Southern Ontario, both Hamilton and Burlington are exhibiting shifts from last year’s activity. In March 2025, the two markets experienced..
Purpose-Built Rentals Show Stability as Condo Rents Falter in Early 2025
Canada’s purpose-built rental market showed signs of renewed momentum in March 2025, reversing a multi-month downward trend with a modest monthly increase in asking rents. While year-over-year..
Ottawa City Council Reviews Zoning By‑Law Draft and Economic Strategy Update
On April 16, Ottawa City Council received an update on the implementation of the City’s Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, alongside the second draft of a..
CREA Revises 2025 Housing Sales Outlook: Q2 Adjustments for Tariff and Economic Uncertainty
On April 15, 2025, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its quarterly forecast for home sales and prices, updating its January outlook to reflect heightened economic..
BC Scales Back No-Fault Eviction Notice Period from Four to Three Months
In a recent legislative update, British Columbia has shortened the no-fault eviction notice period available to landlords from four months to three months when they, or their..