The Cost of Building New Homes Must Be Reduced
Brace yourself. Affordability of housing continues to deteriorate, and latest reports indicate the situation could get worse before it gets better, causing a huge hit to the Canadian economy. Far fewer Canadian cities meet the traditional affordability benchmark where housing costs are less than 30 per cent of household income, recent data from prop-tech company […]
Calgary’s Hottest Neighbourhoods of 2025: Price Growth Analysis
Calgary’s housing market has been showing a great deal of variability this year. By September, citywide conditions had settled into balance, but several neighbourhood clusters kept prices close to last year’s levels, while some others showed modest gains. Calgary’s Split Market By late summer, it became apparent that Calgary wasn’t moving as a single market. […]
Housing Tax Cuts Are a Step Forward, But More Action is Needed
The federal and Ontario governments have stepped up to the plate by cutting the sales taxes on new homes for first-time buyers. It took them a while to get there, but to their credit, they did. Once legislation is passed, a first-time buyer who purchases a new home up to $1 million will no longer […]
Norfolk County Real Estate Market: September 2025 Sees Stronger Sales
The housing market in Norfolk County, Ontario, showed renewed energy in September 2025, as both sales and new listings moved upward, while prices held steady. Sales Strengthen Home sales in Norfolk County climbed sharply, rising 23.3% compared to September 2024 and marking the strongest month since May and the best September since 2021. Activity also […]
Umbra at Portwood, Where West Coast Serenity Meets Modern Community Living
Within Port Moody’s most anticipated master-planned community, Umbra at Portwood brings together architecture, nature, and community in a way that feels both effortless and intentional. Developed by EDGAR Development and designed by Acton Ostry Architects, Umbra blends Scandinavian simplicity with the relaxed elegance of the West Coast, creating a calm, contemporary space. A Green-Centric Commun...
Heat-Resilient Design: Investing in Properties Built for Hotter Futures
As global temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent, real estate investors face a changing climate that affects both risk and return. Buildings designed for past weather conditions are already showing higher energy costs, more frequent maintenance issues, and lower tenant comfort. In contrast, properties built with heat-resilient design and modern cooling technologies can […]
Ontario Moves to Cut Provincial HST for First-Time Homebuyers, Drawing Industry Support
The Government of Ontario has announced a proposal to rebate the full 8% provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on new homes purchased by first-time buyers, marking one of the most significant housing affordability measures in the province in years. Announced on October 28, 2025, the initiative aims to reduce the cost burden […]
Ontario Proposes Changes to Accelerate Housing Delivery and Reduce Cost Pressures
On October 23, 2025, the Ontario government unveiled a new package of proposed measures under draft legislation, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act. The proposal forms part of the province’s ongoing effort to address housing supply pressures by making it faster and less costly to bring projects from approval to construction. If passed, the legislation […]