Category: Uncategorized
-
British Columbia’s Most Dangerous Neighbourhoods
While B.C. is known for its stunning landscapes and coastal charm, certain neighbourhoods, particularly in major cities, continue to face elevated crime risks. Here’s an evidence-based look at the highest‑risk areas, with CSI data, local reporting, and what it means for residents and homebuyers. Also see: 7 Cheapest Cities To Buy A Home In British…
-
Ontario Records Just 94K Housing Starts in 2024, Far From Doug Ford’s 1.5M by 2031 Goal
Ontario is still falling far short of its housing construction targets, despite adding new categories to the way housing starts are counted. Premier Doug Ford has set a goal of building 1.5 million new homes by 2031 to address the province’s ongoing housing crisis. However, updated government data shows only 94,753 housing starts were recorded…
-
RBC: Confidence Slowly Returning to Canada’s Housing Markets as Sales Rebound in Key Cities
Canada’s housing market is showing early signs of recovery, with home sales momentum building in several regions, according to the latest market update from RBC Economics. While prices in affordability-challenged areas like Toronto and Vancouver remain under pressure, increased sales activity suggests buyer confidence is gradually returning. Prices Still Falling in High-Inventory Markets RBC reports…
-
Rent-to-Own Programs in Canada: What’s Legit & What’s Sketchy (2025 Guide)
As housing affordability continues to challenge Canadians, rent‑to‑own homes Canada arrangements have gained popularity, especially for first‑time buyer help Canada. These programs promise a pathway to ownership without the hefty upfront down payments. But how do they actually work in 2025, and which options are legitimate versus risky? ✅ How Rent-to-Own Works in Canada Typically structured as…
-
How Policy Reform Could Help Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis – Concordia University Study
Canada’s housing affordability crisis continues to intensify, but new research from Concordia University suggests that targeted policy reform could have a measurable impact on supply, and help ease rising prices in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada needs 3.5 million additional housing units…
-
Toronto Home Sales See Biggest Jump in Nine Months – July 2025 Market Update
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market saw its most significant boost in nearly a year this July, as home sales surged for the fourth straight month. According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), seasonally adjusted sales rose 13% month-over-month to 5,744 units – the largest increase since October 2024 and the strongest…
-
Montreal Home Sales Jump Nearly 10% in July – Overbidding Continues to Push Prices Higher
The Montreal real estate market saw its most active July since 2021, with sales climbing 9.7% year-over-year as competitive bidding continued to drive price growth across property types. According to the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB), 3,731 homes sold in July 2025, compared to 3,400 sales during the same month in 2024.…
-
Canada’s Top Cities for Residential Break‑Ins (2025 Insight)
Breaking‑and‑entering accounts for a significant share of property crime in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, there were approximately 121,000 residential break‑ins reported in 2024, equating toroughly 293 incidents per 100,000 people– down 11% from the previous year. Still, certain cities stand out with higher rates of residential theft. 🏘️ 1. Lethbridge, Alberta Lethbridge recorded the…
-
Calgary Home Sales Drop 12% in July as Inventory Hits Pre-Pandemic Highs
Calgary’s real estate market is showing clear signs of shifting, with home sales falling nearly 12% year-over-year in July 2025, while inventory levels surged to highs not seen since before the pandemic, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB). Supply Surge Shakes Up the Market In July, 3,911 new listings hit the market, an…
-
Young Albertans Under the Most Pressure in Canada to Buy Homes, Says Wahi
Young Canadians are feeling the heat when it comes to homeownership, and according to a new 2025 survey, Albertans are feeling it the most. A July 24th news release from digital real estate platform Wahi, in partnership with the Angus Reid Forum, revealed that 41% of Albertans feel pressure to buy a home, the highest…
Canada Housing Market 