Tag: ontario housing market
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Ontario Increasing Funding for Housing-Enabling Infrastructure
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced an additional $1.6 billion in funding for municipalities to support housing-enabling infrastructure projects. The funding boost is aimed at accelerating housing development across the province, particularly as Ontario struggles to keep pace with its ambitious homebuilding targets. $1.6 Billion for Housing Infrastructure The announcement was made at the Association…
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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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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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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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Canadians Are Spending Less Time With Friends – Especially Working Adults, Says StatCan
A new report from Statistics Canada reveals a concerning trend in Canadian social life: face-to-face friendships are declining, particularly among working-age adults. In 2022, only 19.3% of Canadians reported seeing friends on an average day, compared to 47.9% in 1986. The most dramatic drop occurred among those aged 25 to 64, whose likelihood of seeing a friend fell from 42% to just 14% over…
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Canada’s Inflation Rate Falls to 1.7% in April After Carbon Tax Cut – But Core Prices Continue to Climb
What Ontario Buyers, Sellers, and Homeowners Need to Know Canada’s annual inflation rate dropped to 1.7% in April 2025, down from 2.3% in March, according to the latest Statistics Canada report released on May 20. The sharp decline is largely attributed to the federal government’s removal of the consumer carbon tax, which contributed to falling…
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27,000 Ontarians packed their bags and moved to Alberta in 2024, setting a new record.
In 2024, Ontario witnessed an unprecedented wave of migration as over 27,000 residents packed their bags and headed west to Alberta. This record-breaking relocation trend has been fueled by the allure of Alberta’s lower cost of living, booming economy, and affordable housing market, leaving many to wonder why so many Ontarians are making the move.…
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Why Economists Are Changing Their Predictions: 50 Bps Rate Cut Likely from Bank of Canada Tomorrow
As the Bank of Canada prepares to announce its interest rate decision tomorrow, December 11, 2024, economists across the country are adjusting their predictions. Initially uncertain, many are now leaning towards a 50-basis-point (bps) rate cut, with top institutions like Scotiabank and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) joining the growing consensus. This decision could have…
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New HST Rule Could Mean Huge Taxes for Canadian Airbnb Hosts When Selling Their Homes
If you’re renting out your home on Airbnb or similar platforms, you might face a major tax bill when you decide to sell. A recent ruling from the Tax Court of Canada says that homeowners who frequently rent their properties for short-term stays will be hit with a 13% HST when they sell. This could…
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Here’s how long you need to save to afford a home in Ontario
As home prices continue to soar across Ontario, the prospect of homeownership becomes increasingly elusive for young renters. Despite a strong desire to own a home, many face daunting timelines—spanning years or even decades—before they can save enough for a down payment. A new study by real estate marketplace Point2Homes highlights this challenge, revealing that…
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