Brace yourself. Affordability of housing continues to deteriorate, and latest reports indicate the situation could get worse before it gets better, causing a huge hit to the..
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Calgary’s Hottest Neighbourhoods of 2025: Price Growth Analysis
Calgary’s housing market has been showing a great deal of variability this year. By September, citywide conditions had settled into balance, but several neighbourhood clusters kept prices..
Housing Tax Cuts Are a Step Forward, But More Action is Needed
The federal and Ontario governments have stepped up to the plate by cutting the sales taxes on new homes for first-time buyers. It took them a while..
Norfolk County Real Estate Market: September 2025 Sees Stronger Sales
The housing market in Norfolk County, Ontario, showed renewed energy in September 2025, as both sales and new listings moved upward, while prices held steady. Sales Strengthen..
Umbra at Portwood, Where West Coast Serenity Meets Modern Community Living
Within Port Moody’s most anticipated master-planned community, Umbra at Portwood brings together architecture, nature, and community in a way that feels both effortless and intentional. Developed by..
Heat-Resilient Design: Investing in Properties Built for Hotter Futures
As global temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent, real estate investors face a changing climate that affects both risk and return. Buildings designed for past..
Ontario Moves to Cut Provincial HST for First-Time Homebuyers, Drawing Industry Support
The Government of Ontario has announced a proposal to rebate the full 8% provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on new homes purchased by first-time..
Ontario Proposes Changes to Accelerate Housing Delivery and Reduce Cost Pressures
On October 23, 2025, the Ontario government unveiled a new package of proposed measures under draft legislation, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act. The proposal forms part..
How Extreme Weather Events Are Shaping Real Estate Market Demand
Extreme weather events, including floods, hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves, and severe storms, are increasing. They have become increasingly influential forces shaping where people live, how homes are..
Waterloo Region Housing Market Sees Continued Balancing in September 2025
The Waterloo Region housing market in September 2025 reflected a continued move toward balanced conditions, shaped by moderating sales activity and rising supply. Broader economic factors have..