The Conversation: 4 affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada

Cities like Vienna or Singapore are often referenced in news headlines proposing solutions for Canada’s housing crisis. But the arguments in favour ... Read More

Oct 17, 2023

Financial Post: More homes should be the solution to Canada's housing shortage, but some argue the opposite

Worsening housing affordability leads many young adults to postpone forming their households, with many staying longer with their parents or in other ... Read More

Oct 17, 2023

Financial Post: More homes should be the solution to Canada's housing shortage, but some argue the opposite

Worsening housing affordability leads many young adults to postpone forming their households, with many staying longer with their parents or in other ... Read More

Oct 17, 2023

STOREYS: Our Housing Crisis Is At A Crossroads, And Cities Must Do More

To make inroads into the housing supply and affordability crisis plaguing our cities, we must address and focus squarely on systemic issues, particula... Read More

Oct 17, 2023

Government of Ontario Newsroom: Ontario Enhancing Greenbelt Protections

Today, the Ontario government introduced legislation that, if passed, would restore all properties that were redesignated or removed from the Greenbel... Read More

Oct 17, 2023

The Conference Board of Canada: Canada’s Existing Immigration Plans Can Help Remedy Residential Construction Woes

Immigration programs can address labour shortages in the residential construction sector and support Canada in reaching its residential construction g... Read More

Oct 17, 2023

The Star: How long will rates stay this high? What about inflation? Here’s what to expect from Canada’s economy in the coming months

These are strange economic times. Not since the late 1970s and early 1980s have Canadians endured prolonged “stagflation,” an unusual combination ... Read More

Oct 16, 2023

CBC News: How to fix the housing crisis? Experts, mayors bring ideas to annual Ontario summit

Key players in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area's housing sector, along with municipal leaders, gathered virtually Thursday to highlight the probl... Read More

Oct 16, 2023

CP24: Homeowners on the brink face tough choice of selling home as mortgage payments climb

As more and more homeowners face mortgage renewals at surprisingly higher interest rates, some are facing the dreaded prospect of having to sell a hom... Read More

Oct 16, 2023

Real Estate Magazine: OPINION: The MLS data divide is hurting Ontario realtors

Did you know there is more than one MLS System in Ontario? There are actually seven MLS Systems in the province — more than in any other jurisdictio... Read More

Oct 16, 2023

Postmedia Network: Fewer homes being built now than during pandemic, study finds

The situation is dire when it comes to the construction of new housing across Canada. And interest rate hikes are mostly to blame for fewer homes bein... Read More

Oct 16, 2023

rabble.ca: Private sector won’t do it so governments have to build housing – CCPA

If governments at all levels want to see new, affordable housing built in Canada, they can’t count on the private sector to do the job. They will ha... Read More

Oct 13, 2023

STOREYS: The Most Influential People In Ontario Real Estate Right Now

As much as the thought may count when it comes to (bad) birthday presents, in the real estate industry, it’s the ability to get things done that wil... Read More

Oct 13, 2023

The Star: Canada’s gap between homebuilding and population growth has never been wider

The high cost of housing is one of Canada’s most pressing policy concerns. It affects economic, physical and mental well-being and jeopardizes Canad... Read More

Oct 13, 2023

STOREYS: For Young Canadians, The Dream Of Homeownership Is In Limbo

New data shows that young Canadians are shedding more mortgage debt than all household types combined — a trend that could indicate that higher inte... Read More

Oct 12, 2023

Real Estate Magazine: Royal LePage slightly downgrades national year-end price forecast after sluggish third quarter

The Royal LePage House Price Survey released today notes Canada’s aggregate home price went up 3.6 per cent year-over-year in quarter 3 (Q3), to $80... Read More

Oct 12, 2023

Global News: Bonnie Crombie calls Mississauga vote against fourplexes ‘disappointing’

Ontario Liberal leadership candidate and Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie says she is disappointed in her council after it chose not to support a plan... Read More

Oct 12, 2023

Real Estate Magazine: Hurdles remain for proposed class-action lawsuit alleging price-fixing in GTA real estate

The federal court recently allowed for a proposed class-action lawsuit that alleges price-fixing within the Greater Toronto Area’s real estate indus... Read More

Oct 12, 2023

The Star: RCMP launches criminal investigation into Doug Ford’s Greenbelt land swap

The RCMP has launched a criminal investigation into Premier Doug Ford’s $8.28-billion Greenbelt land swap scandal. In another stunning setback for F... Read More

Oct 11, 2023

BNN Bloomberg: Police in Canada Launch Probe Into Ontario Housing Development Scandal

Canada’s national police force has opened an investigation into the Ontario government’s decision to allow tracts of protected land near Toronto t... Read More

Oct 11, 2023