Tag: real estate
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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…
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70% of GTA Homes Sold Below Asking Price in June, Report Shows

The summer real estate season kicked off on a cooler note in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with the majority of homes selling for less than the listed price, according to new data from Canadian real estate platform Wahi. In June 2025, 71% of all GTA home sales were below asking price. And in a…
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What Your Favorite TV Homes Would Cost in Toronto (It’s Painful)

Ever watched a classic TV show and thought, “How are they affording that place?” You’re not alone. Let’s take a few of the most iconic homes in television history and compare what their equivalents would cost in Toronto today. Spoiler: it’s not pretty. 1. Monica & Rachel’s Apartment – Friends Let’s be real- Monica was…
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Ontario’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods: Where the Elite Reside

Ontario is home to some of the most expensive neighborhoods in Canada, attracting wealthy individuals and families from around the world. These neighborhoods offer luxurious homes, top-rated schools, and exclusive amenities that cater to the elite. If you’re looking for a high-end lifestyle, here are Ontario’s most expensive neighborhoods to consider: Forest Hill, Toronto Forest…
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‘Raising the Bar’: Calgary to Build Western Canada’s Two Tallest Towers

A pair of ambitious new hotel-residential towers is poised to dramatically reshape Calgary’s skyline. The $1.2-billion real estate project, featuring the JW Marriott Calgary and W Calgary, will include Calgary’s next two tallest skyscrapers, making them among the tallest buildings in Western Canada. Calgary’s Skyline Reimagined The two mixed-use towers will rise 69 and 62…
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Website lets you search bad tenants and landlords in Ontario

What Is Openroom? A Crowdsourced Database Changing Ontario’s Rental Landscape In an era where transparency and accountability in the rental industry are more critical than ever, Openroom has emerged as a powerful tool for landlords and tenants alike. Originally developed in late 2022 by a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, operations experts, and rental industry…


