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..
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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..
How Secondary Suites Are Supporting Affordable Housing Goals in Canada
Secondary suites, or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), are self‑contained living spaces within or attached to a single‑family home. They have gained renewed attention in Canada as a..
Many Canadian Snowbirds Are Selling Up: Here’s Why the Dominican Republic Is a Great Alternative
A growing number of Canadian snowbirds are selling their properties in the US. At the same time, many are seeking new destinations for their annual escape from..
Canada’s Rental Market Rebounds in March Amidst Ongoing Year‑Over‑Year Declines
In March 2025, average asking rents in Canada rose by 1.5% compared with February, marking the first monthly increase since September 2024. Despite this rebound, however, rents..
How Real Estate Investors Help Housing Affordability
Amid Canada’s ongoing housing supply and affordability crisis, real estate investors are often seen as part of the problem. However, when aligned with public policy and community..
Hamilton and Burlington Spring 2025 Real Estate Trends Comparison
As the spring market gains momentum across Southern Ontario, both Hamilton and Burlington are exhibiting shifts from last year’s activity. In March 2025, the two markets experienced..
Purpose-Built Rentals Show Stability as Condo Rents Falter in Early 2025
Canada’s purpose-built rental market showed signs of renewed momentum in March 2025, reversing a multi-month downward trend with a modest monthly increase in asking rents. While year-over-year..