Tag: real estate
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Calgary Becomes the Top Destination for GTA Residents as 2,500 Families Relocate in 2024
A new analysis from Environics Analytics reveals a major migration shift: Calgary is now the number-one out-of-province destination for families leaving the Greater Toronto Area. In 2024 alone, about 2,500 GTA families moved to Calgary, reflecting a growing trend of Ontarians seeking affordability, space, and a more balanced housing market. This westward movement highlights significant lifestyle and economic changes shaping…
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Average Toronto Renter Earns More Than $94K – But Still Can’t Afford To Buy
Toronto’s rental market may finally be cooling, but affordability remains out of reach for many residents, even those earning close to six figures. A new national report from SingleKey shows that the average Toronto renter now earns $94,370, making them the highest-earning tenants in Canada. Still, the path to homeownership in the city is slipping further out…
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This $399K Detached Home in Hamilton Is Perfect For First-Time Buyers – And It’s 10 Minutes From the Waterfront
A freehold detached home in Hamilton’s up-and-coming Keith neighbourhood just hit the market for $399,888, and it’s one of the most affordable detached options in the city right now. With three bedrooms, nearly 1,300 sq. ft. of living space, and two-car parking, this home delivers serious value for buyers struggling to enter the Ontario housing market. 📍 56…
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Buy Canadian Trend Fuels Real Estate Boom In Canada’s Ski Towns
Canada’s housing market has felt choppy in 2025, but one segment is quietly heating up again: real estate in the country’s ski regions. According to Royal LePage’s 2025 Winter Recreational Property Report, home prices in popular ski destinations across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec rose in the first nine months of the year, helped…
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Barrie Condo Listed for $299,000 Offers Lake Simcoe Views From Every Room
A two-bedroom condo with uninterrupted Lake Simcoe views from every room has just hit the market in Barrie for $299,000 – a rare find at this price point, especially for buyers looking for water views, proximity to transit, and all utilities included in the condo fees. 705 – 414 Blake St, Barrie | Listed at $299,000Listed by Alex Monge…
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35,000 People Left the Greater Toronto Area Last Year – Here’s Where They Moved
New data from CP24 shows that more than 35,000 residents left the Greater Toronto Area last year.With high living costs, rising mortgage payments, and a growing desire for more space, many Ontarians are relocating to nearby regions, and even across the country. Below is a breakdown of the top destinations GTA residents chose in 2024,…
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7 Cheapest Cities To Buy A Home In British Columbia (2025)
The housing market in British Columbia remains among Canada’s most expensive overall — the provincial average home price is roughly $948,296 as of September 2025. That said, there are still smaller cities and more remote areas in BC where home-ownership is far more achievable. In this article we explore seven of the most affordable cities in BC to buy…
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Mortgage Debt Crisis In Canada – 8 Out Of 10 Canadians Owe Mortgage Debt And It’s Getting Worse
New data reveals that 8 out of 10 Canadians owe mortgage debt. Learn why mortgage debt is rising, how rate hikes made it worse, and what homeowners can do to reduce payments.
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Why Ontario’s HST Rebate Could Change The Market – What Buyers Need To Know
Housing prices and mortgage rates have pushed many Ontarians out of the market over the past two years. But a new provincial policy aims to make buying a home (especially a pre-construction home) more attainable by offering a new HST rebate structure that reduces the tax burden on buyers. If you’re a first-time buyer in Ontario or planning…
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Calgary’s Living Wage Jumps To $26.50 Per Hour, Report Shows
Calgary may still be considered one of Canada’s more “affordable” major cities, but new data shows the cost of living is rising quickly. According to a recent update from the City of Calgary Living Wage Network (via UrbaCalgary), residents now need to earn at least $26.50 per hour to maintain a basic, reasonable standard of living in the city.…
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