Hitting rock bottom can be a difficult and painful experience, but it can also be a catalyst for positive change and growth. The residential construction industry is..
Month: June 2025
What Makes Oakville So Desirable, and How Five Diverse New Developments Are Responding to a Growing Demand for Quality Living
Oakville continues to rank among the most desirable places to live in the Greater Toronto Area, offering a rare combination of small-town charm, waterfront living, and proximity..
Manitoba’s Residential Housing Market Sees Strong Demand and Record Prices, While Rental Prices Hold Steady, in May 2025
Manitoba’s residential real estate market maintained its positive momentum in May 2025, as MLS® home sales inched upward year-over-year to reach the second-highest level for the month..
Co-Living’s Growing Role in Urban Housing: Flexible, Affordable, and Community-Oriented Living
The co-living sector is gradually gaining ground as housing markets remain constrained by low rental availability, rising costs, and shifting lifestyle preferences. In many metropolitan areas, vacancy..
Where Are Rents Still Rising in Canada? Rental Hotspots Hidden by the National Average
While average asking rents in Canada have declined 3.3% year-over-year to $2,129 in May 2025, marking the eighth consecutive month of annual rent drops, this national trend..
Sustainability Takes Center Stage: Survey Reveals Canadian Homeowners’ Green Priorities
With rising utility costs, climate uncertainty, and shifting consumer values, sustainability and energy efficiency are increasingly key considerations in Canada’s housing market. The 2025 Canada Mortgage and..
Canadian Unemployment Edges Up in May 2025, but Gains Remain in Some Sectors and Regions
Source: Statistics Canada Canada’s labour market remained relatively stable in May 2025, despite a modest uptick in the national unemployment rate. According to the latest Labour Force..
Understanding How Canadian REITs Are Taxed
Canadian real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer investors an efficient way to own diversified real estate assets while benefiting from preferential tax treatment. Under Canadian tax law,..
Toronto and GTA Housing Market Update – Renewed Activity in May 2025
The Greater Toronto Area housing market demonstrated signs of renewed activity in May 2025, with the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) reporting a total sales volume..
BC’s Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals and Airbnb’s Transitional Challenges
Airbnb hosts in British Columbia are facing a turbulent transition period as the province’s new short-term rental rules come into effect. As of June 2025, thousands of..