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Selling a house to buy a house? Watch out for same-day transactions!
Selling a house to buy a new one on the same day might sound convenient, but it comes with potential risks that homeowners should be...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Canadian Real Estate Investors Undeterred, & GDP’s Recession-Like Plunge
Despite troubling economic signs, Canadian real estate investors are staying confident. Recent reports show that the Gross Domestic...
Oct 10, 20242 min read


‘A hidden oasis’: This four-bed, three-bath home near Dovercourt Park sold for nearly $200,000 over asking price
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom home near Dovercourt Park recently sold for nearly $200,000 over the asking price, highlighting the...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


‘There’s Going To Be A Crisis’: New Condo Construction Is Heading Toward A Cliff
Toronto’s condo construction industry is facing a serious slowdown, and experts are warning that it could lead to a housing crisis....
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Charming Luxury Awaits At This Little Italy Family Home
A charming, luxurious home located in Toronto's vibrant Little Italy is now on the market, offering a blend of modern comforts and...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Empty-nesters are downsizing and want to be near their grandsons
As Canada’s population ages, many empty-nesters are choosing to downsize their homes. For many of them, the decision is driven by a...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


32-Storey Mixed-Use Development Proposed Near Future Fairbank LRT Station
A new 32-storey mixed-use development has been proposed near the future Fairbank LRT station in Toronto. This project is set to include...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Ottawa's mortgage shakeup a bonanza for homeowners and lenders
Ottawa's recent mortgage shakeup has created new opportunities for both homeowners and lenders. Changes introduced by the federal...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Canadian GDP Has Never Contracted Like This Outside Of A Recession
Canada's economy is facing a significant downturn, with its GDP contracting at a rate never seen outside of a recession. According to...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Lenders scramble out of former child actor’s property empire collapse and the Home of the Week
In a surprising turn of events, lenders are now racing to recover funds after the collapse of a property empire once owned by former...
Oct 10, 20241 min read


High Land Costs In Vancouver Pushing Condo Projects Out To Suburbs
High land costs in Vancouver are making it difficult for developers to build new condo projects within the city, pushing many of these...
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Concept Options Unveiled For 10-Acre Rupert Station Project By MST, Aquilini
The Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh (MST) Nations, in partnership with Aquilini Development, have unveiled potential concepts for...
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Alberta cities power rise in Canadian housing starts as others face slowdown
Alberta is leading the charge in Canada's housing starts, even as other regions face a slowdown. In 2024, Alberta’s housing market is...
Oct 9, 20241 min read


There's a sale on fixed mortgage rates and the deals get better if you negotiate
Fixed mortgage rates in Canada are currently on sale, with many lenders offering lower rates compared to just a few months ago. This drop...
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Housing starts up in six largest cities but construction still not closing supply gap
Housing starts in Canada's six largest cities increased by 4% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according...
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Mortgage stress test requirement lifted for renewing borrowers who change lenders
Canada's mortgage regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), has announced a significant policy change...
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Canadian Temporary Resident Growth Falls 48%, Long “Overdue”
Canada's temporary resident growth saw a significant drop, declining by 48% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year,...
Oct 7, 20242 min read


GTA faces widest housing gap in over 50 years amid soaring population growth
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is experiencing its widest housing gap in over 50 years, driven by a sharp rise in population growth...
Oct 7, 20242 min read


OSFI relents on stress tests for uninsured mortgages when lender switched at renewal
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has decided to loosen its stance on stress testing for uninsured...
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Canadian Real Estate Flippers Are Still Near Record Levels
Despite a slowdown in the broader Canadian real estate market, house flipping is still thriving. Recent data reveals that in Q2 2024,...
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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