The City of Surrey has introduced two key process changes aimed at streamlining the development and permitting process. Both initiatives were approved by City Council in June..
Month: July 2025
Canada’s Housing Market: Big Cities Cool While Smaller Regions Heat Up
Canada’s housing market in the first half of 2025 has shown two clear patterns: In the country’s priciest cities, Toronto and Vancouver, buyers are moving more slowly…
Pierwell in Dundarave: High-End Residences and Mixed-Use Area at the Edge of West Vancouver’s Waterfront Village
Dundarave stands out as one of West Vancouver’s most desirable neighbourhoods, not just for its setting, but for its balance of stability and access. Positioned where the..
Market Cap Compression in Real Estate: What Investors Need to Know (2025)
Market cap compression in real estate impacts every investor’s bottom line, but many don’t fully understand this critical concept. When property values and rental rates fall out..
Brightwater: A Coastal Community Reimagined in Port Credit, Mississauga
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..
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..