Tag: real estate
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2025 Ontario Property Tax Rates by City: What Homeowners Need to Know
Property taxes in Ontario can vary significantly depending on where you live. Even with the same home value, someone in Toronto may pay thousands less than a homeowner in Windsor or Thunder Bay. Understanding your city’s tax rate helps you plan smarter, especially if you’re buying or budgeting in 2025. Example: Home assessed at $700,000…
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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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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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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 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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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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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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