Calgary’s real estate market is entering a transitional phase. After years of fast-paced appreciation and highly competitive conditions, recent data shows a noticeable increase in housing inventory..
Month: September 2025
Edmonton Weighs Short-Term Rental Rules as Hotels Push for Stricter Oversight
A recent report to Edmonton’s Urban Planning Committee has recommended against introducing tougher short-term rental (STR) restrictions. City staff argued that additional regulations would be hard to..
Diversifying Portfolios Through Rental Opportunities in Master-Planned Communities
Master-planned communities (MPCs) are increasingly attracting attention from investors seeking to diversify real estate portfolios. Beyond traditional homeownership models, these communities offer rental opportunities that provide both..
Ontario Allocates Nearly $16.7 Million to Kitchener and Waterloo as Housing Development Accelerates
The Ontario government has awarded a combined total of nearly $16.7 million to the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo through the second round of the Building Faster..
Sustainability and Innovation in Master-Planned Developments: Trends and Insights
Master-planned communities (MPCs) have increasingly become more than just clusters of homes. They are emerging as holistic ecosystems that integrate sustainable practices, technological advancements, and thoughtfully designed..
LandlordBC Raises Concerns About BC’s 2026 Rent Increase
The British Columbia government has announced that the maximum allowable rent increase for residential tenancies in 2026 will be 2.3%, a reduction from the 3% limit set..
Feds Must Take Serious Steps in Upcoming Budget to Tackle Housing Crisis
The residential construction industry is facing its most challenging environment ever due to a perfect storm of stifling taxation, rising material costs, unpredictable market forces like tariffs,..
Master-Planned vs. Conventional Subdivisions: Key Differences
When evaluating real estate investment opportunities in suburban and urban fringe markets, considering the distinctions between master-planned communities and conventional subdivisions is critical. While both options offer..
Toronto Real Estate Market at a Crossroads as Sales Rebound but Supply Risks Mount
Toronto’s housing market appears to be in a period of transition, with short-term volatility masking deeper structural challenges. Affordability remains stretched, ownership housing construction is slowing sharply,..
Leveraging Whole Life Insurance to Multiply Capital in Real Estate Investing
Real estate investors are constantly balancing the dual priorities of building long-term wealth through property ownership and maintaining liquidity to capitalize on emerging opportunities. While mortgages and..