Brightwater is a 72-acre master-planned community under development along the shoreline of Lake Ontario in Port Credit, Mississauga. It is one of the largest and most ambitious..
Month: July 2025
Alberta Scores Lowest in National Housing Report
Alberta received the lowest overall grade (D+) in a recently released Report Card on More and Better Housing, which evaluates Canada’s progress toward building 5.8 million affordable,..
Surrey’s Mid-Rise Momentum: Preconstruction Projects Shaping the City’s Next Chapter
As housing costs continue to drive buyers and investors outward from Vancouver’s core, preconstruction activity in Surrey has emerged as a compelling opportunity. A wave of thoughtfully..
Clean Energy Improvement Program Reopens to Support Home Energy Upgrades in Edmonton
The City of Edmonton announced in late June that it has reopened applications for its Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), an initiative designed to help homeowners finance..
Solar Panels and Real Estate: Are They Worth the Investment?
Sustainability is increasing in importance to Canadian homeowners, leading to energy efficiency becoming a key consideration for renovation decisions. Between 24% and 33% of mortgage consumers indicate..
How Much Can Landlords Increase Rent? Canada’s 2025 Rent Control by Province
Rent control policies are a critical variable in any rental property investment strategy. While Canada doesn’t have a single national framework, every province and territory sets its..
Vancouver Housing Market Update: Rising Inventory Paired With Signs of Future Tightening
Vancouver’s residential real estate market is undergoing a notable recalibration. While the city has long been associated with high prices and intense competition, recent data shows declining..
How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent: 7 Expert Tips for Home Buyers and Sellers [2025 Guide]
Buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions, and choosing the right real estate professional can make all the difference. A skilled real..
We Need to Hit the Reset Button on National Building Code
Governments are taking action to reduce red tape, cut sales taxes on new homes for first-time buyers, speed up the approvals process and lower levies and development..
Edmonton Housing Market 2025: Momentum Eases but Undersupply and Price Growth Persist
Edmonton’s housing market has emerged as one of the strongest in the country through the first half of 2025, outperforming nearly all major Canadian cities, including its..