Tag: housing
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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…
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The Ontario Cities Where Rent Is Rising the Fastest in 2025

While Ontario’s overall rental market shows signs of stabilization, some cities are still seeing significant year-over-year rent increases in 2025. These hotspots are largely driven by three key factors: growing student populations, increased immigration, and strong tourism economies. If you’re a renter, landlord, or real estate investor, understanding where rents are rising fastest can help…
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Vancouver Housing Market Update – August 2025

After years of skyrocketing prices and tight competition, the Vancouver housing market is continuing to cool as of August 2025. Buyer activity has slowed, listings are climbing, and prices are beginning to soften, especially in the detached and luxury segments. While Vancouver still holds the title for some of the highest home prices in Canada,…
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Calgary Housing Market Update – August 2025

Calgary continues to dominate headlines as one of Canada’s strongest and fastest-growing housing markets. As affordability challenges weigh down Toronto and Vancouver, more Canadians are heading west, and they’re finding value, jobs, and lifestyle in Calgary. 📊 Calgary Home Prices – July 2025 According to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), Calgary’s composite benchmark price…
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Edmonton Real Estate Market Update – August 2025

The Edmonton housing market continues to stand out as one of the most stable and affordable major cities in Canada. While markets like Toronto and Vancouver are cooling or correcting, Edmonton offers a refreshing combination of value, livability, and long-term growth potential. 📊 Home Prices – July 2025 According to the Realtors Association of Edmonton…
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East Coast Real Estate Market Update – August 2025

Atlantic Canada Remains One of the Country’s Most Resilient Housing Markets While much of Canada faces slower sales and cooling prices, the East Coast real estate market continues to hold strong as of August 2025. Driven by affordability, interprovincial migration, and lifestyle appeal, key cities like Halifax, Moncton, Charlottetown, and St. John’s are still seeing…
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Toronto Housing Market Update – August 2025

Toronto remains one of the most competitive and expensive real estate markets in Canada, but it’s currently in a cooling phase. Home prices are experiencing modest year-over-year declines, especially in the detached segment, while condos and townhomes remain relatively stable thanks to investor interest and affordability compared to low-rise housing. Here’s where the market stands…
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Home Prices Projected to Rise 63% by 2035: Why Canada Must Build 32,000 More Homes a Year

A 63% price jump in just over a decade? That’s the reality we’re staring down- unless we act fast. According to recent projections, Canadian home prices are on track to increase by 63% between 2024 and 2035, which breaks down to an average annual growth rate of 5%. To put that in perspective, that’s more…
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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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Nova Scotia Needs to Double Housing Construction for the Next Decade, Says CMHC

A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says Nova Scotia must more than double its annual housing starts over the next 10 years to restore affordability in the province. The target? Jump from about 5,400 homes per year to over 12,500 annually between 2025 and 2035. That’s a big ask, and…