The City of Ottawa has reached a pivotal milestone in its comprehensive zoning bylaw review, releasing the third and final draft on September 8, 2025. This bylaw..
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Calgary Real Estate Market Update: August 2025
Calgary’s housing market saw rising inventory, shifting buyer demand, and a more balanced environment in August, after the periods of constrained supply it had been seeing in..

The Laurels in Milton: A Master-Planned Community Blending Nature, Modernity, and Connection
The Laurels is a new master-planned community in Milton, designed by Mattamy Homes to harmonize urban vibrancy with suburban comfort. Bordering Milton’s Natural Heritage System, it offers..
The Role of Amenities in Driving Demand for Master-Planned Communities
The Laurels in Milton Across Canada, demand for master-planned communities is being driven less by the housing product itself and more by the amenities that create convenience,..

Market Analysis: Is September 2025 the Right Time to Sell in Calgary?
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..
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..