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..
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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..
Ottawa City Council Reviews Zoning By‑Law Draft and Economic Strategy Update
On April 16, Ottawa City Council received an update on the implementation of the City’s Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, alongside the second draft of a..
CREA Revises 2025 Housing Sales Outlook: Q2 Adjustments for Tariff and Economic Uncertainty
On April 15, 2025, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its quarterly forecast for home sales and prices, updating its January outlook to reflect heightened economic..
BC Scales Back No-Fault Eviction Notice Period from Four to Three Months
In a recent legislative update, British Columbia has shortened the no-fault eviction notice period available to landlords from four months to three months when they, or their..
Legal Requirements for Secondary Suites in Canadian Provinces
Secondary suites – self‑contained living units within a home – are growing in popularity as an affordable, gentle‑density option across Canadian communities. They can be an excellent..
Ottawa’s Planning Primer: Land-Use Planning Education Sessions for Property Owners, Developers, Real Estate Agents, and Other Stakeholders
Ottawa’s Planning, Development and Building Services Department has launched an innovative, free educational service designed to empower residents with in-depth knowledge of the city’s land-use planning process…
Toronto Defers Development Charges on 3,000 Condo Units to Stimulate Construction
Toronto City Council has approved a program to defer development charges on up to 3,000 near–show–ready condo units, providing an immediate fiscal reprieve for developers and aiming..