Category: ontario
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Ontario Listings of the Week- Weds, July 23, 2025
Welcome to our weekly roundup of Ontario’s top listings! Every week, we feature the best properties across the province, from cozy condos in the city to multi-million dollar mansions with the backyard of your dreams. See below to discover your future home or browse to stay on top of the current market. Here are the…
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Toronto’s New Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw Takes Effect July 31, 2025: What Landlords & Tenants Need to Know
Say goodbye to shady “renovictions.” Toronto is taking action to protect tenants and preserve affordable rentals. On November 14, 2024, Toronto City Council officially adopted the Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw, a new measure aimed at stopping bad faith evictions and keeping rental housing fair and accessible. The bylaw takes effect on July 31, 2025, and…
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Mississauga Named Canada’s Happiest Big City Despite Ontario’s Low Ranking
In a surprising twist, Mississauga has been crowned Canada’s happiest large city, even though Ontario ranks among the least happy provinces overall, according to a recent Leger Happiness Index report. The nationwide study, which surveyed nearly 40,000 Canadians aged 18 and over, ranked Mississauga first among Canada’s 10 largest cities with an average happiness score…
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Ontario Listings of the Week- Weds, July 16, 2025
Welcome to our weekly roundup of Ontario’s top listings! Every week, we feature the best properties across the province, from cozy condos in the city to multi-million dollar mansions with the backyard of your dreams. See below to discover your future home or browse to stay on top of the current market. Here are the…
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Canadian Airbnb Hosts Could Owe Thousands in HST When Selling Their Homes | 2025 Update
If you’re a Canadian homeowner using Airbnb, Vrbo, or other short-term rental platforms, you could be facing a massive tax bill when it comes time to sell your property. A ruling from the Tax Court of Canada confirms that homeowners who frequently rent out their properties for short stays may now owe 13% HST on…
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Here’s the Minimum Salary Needed to Afford a Home in Toronto Right Now
Despite record listings and slowing sales, housing affordability in Toronto continues to worsen, according to a new report by Ratehub.ca. Based on May 2025 average home prices and current mortgage rates, a household would need to earn $206,500 annually to afford a typical home in the city. Toronto Home Prices Still Among the Highest in…
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The New First-Time Buyer Incentives in Canada in 2025 (And What They Really Mean)
Buying your first home in Canada just got a little easier. In 2025, the federal and some provincial governments are rolling out new and improved incentives to help first-time buyers overcome today’s biggest challenges: saving for a down payment, affording monthly mortgage payments, and competing in high-cost markets. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by real estate…
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Average Asking Rents for Two-Bedroom Apartments Across Canada – June 2025 Update
A new dataset from Statistics Canada and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) provides a fresh look at average asking rents across Canada. The first quarter of 2025 reveals key differences between Canada’s largest cities and smaller, more affordable markets- many of which are experiencing rapid rent inflation. Canada’s Most Expensive Rental Markets In…
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Ontario Listings of the Week- Friday, July 4, 2025
Welcome to our weekly roundup of Ontario’s top listings! Every week, we feature the best properties across the province, from cozy condos in the city to multi-million dollar mansions with the backyard of your dreams. See below to discover your future home or browse to stay on top of the current market. Here are the…
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Vancouver’s Rental Market Shifts: One of the City’s Largest Purpose-Built Projects Seeks Tenants
The completion of Signal, one of Vancouver’s largest purpose-built rental projects, marks a rare moment of opportunity for renters in the city’s notoriously tight housing market. But experts warn this supply surge may not last long. Developed by Intracorp Homes and Oxford Properties, the project includes two towers- 27 and 32 storeys- delivering over 500…
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