Canadian housing starts exhibited a divergent pattern in March 2025, with many smaller centres outperforming the country’s largest metropolitan markets. While national starts declined 14% year-over-year, several..
Year: 2025
Tips for Buying a Pre-Construction Investment Property
Investing in a property at the pre-construction stage can offer unique advantages, including a lower purchase price and the potential for significant appreciation. It also comes with..
Saskatchewan Residential and Rental Real Estate Market Update – April 2025
In March 2025, Saskatchewan’s housing market showed resilience, with sales and price growth, despite economic concerns. Sales According to the Saskatchewan Realtors® Association, Saskatchewan’s residential real estate..
Newfoundland and Labrador Residential Real Estate Market Update: March 2025 Performance and Trends
In March 2025, the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS® (NLAR) reported that residential real estate activity maintained solid momentum even as available inventories continued to tighten. ..
Canada’s Spring 2025 Industrial Market: Steady Absorption Alongside Challenges
In the first quarter of 2025, Canada’s industrial real estate sector demonstrated underlying strength even as cross-border tariff tensions cast a shadow over leasing activity. Overall net..
We Must Speed Up Approvals for New Housing
Late American writer Mark Twain once commented that, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” He was right. When it comes to the dire housing supply..
Surrey Council Greenlights 350-Unit Affordable Rental Project on City-Owned Land at Scott Road Station
In April, Surrey City Council formally approved a significant new initiative that will see approximately 350 new rental homes built on City-owned land, near the Scott Road..
Vancouver Residential Real Estate Market Update: April 2025
In March 2025, Metro Vancouver’s housing market exhibited clear signs of a buyer-favourable environment, with weaker sales, surging supply, and modest downward pressure on prices. Prices Source:..
Saskatchewan’s Secondary Suite Incentive Program: What Homeowners Need to Know
Saskatchewan’s Secondary Suite Incentive (SSI) grant program offers a solution for homeowners looking for supplementary income, while helping to expand rental housing stock. The SSI is available..
Improving Sustainability: Green Maintenance Practices for Long-Term Gains
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..