Tips for Buying a Pre-Construction Investment Property
Investing in a property at the pre-construction stage can offer unique advantages, including a lower purchase price and the potential for significant appreciation. It also comes with its share of risks. So, how can you prepare to buy a pre-construction investment property? Research the Developer This is a critical step. Look into their track record […]
Saskatchewan Residential and Rental Real Estate Market Update – April 2025
In March 2025, Saskatchewan’s housing market showed resilience, with sales and price growth, despite economic concerns. Sales According to the Saskatchewan Realtors® Association, Saskatchewan’s residential real estate market recorded 1,277 transactions in March 2025, marking an increase of over 8% compared to March 2024 and outpacing the ten-year average for the month by 13%. New ...
Newfoundland and Labrador Residential Real Estate Market Update: March 2025 Performance and Trends
In March 2025, the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS® (NLAR) reported that residential real estate activity maintained solid momentum even as available inventories continued to tighten. Sales Across Newfoundland and Labrador, MLS® home sales reached 339 units in March 2025, representing a 9.7% increase compared to March 2024. Despite this year-over-year (y/y) gain, sa...
Canada’s Spring 2025 Industrial Market: Steady Absorption Alongside Challenges
In the first quarter of 2025, Canada’s industrial real estate sector demonstrated underlying strength even as cross-border tariff tensions cast a shadow over leasing activity. Overall net absorption reached 4.0 million square feet, of which 1.7 million square feet came from existing buildings. Although modestly higher availability and an influx of sublease space signal some […]
We Must Speed Up Approvals for New Housing
Late American writer Mark Twain once commented that, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” He was right. When it comes to the dire housing supply and affordability crisis facing our nation, it is imperative that we take the necessary steps to expedite the sloth-like planning approvals process. The red tape that builders must […]
Surrey Council Greenlights 350-Unit Affordable Rental Project on City-Owned Land at Scott Road Station
In April, Surrey City Council formally approved a significant new initiative that will see approximately 350 new rental homes built on City-owned land, near the Scott Road SkyTrain Station. Project Overview and Strategic Location The approved project site, a 2.9-acre parcel at 10975 126a Street, is strategically located in the South Westminster Neighbourhood within the […]
Vancouver Residential Real Estate Market Update: April 2025
In March 2025, Metro Vancouver’s housing market exhibited clear signs of a buyer-favourable environment, with weaker sales, surging supply, and modest downward pressure on prices. Prices Source: GVR Source: GVR Sales Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) recorded 2,091 MLS®-registered sales in Metro Vancouver during March 2025, a 13.4% decline from the 2,415 sales posted in March […]
Saskatchewan’s Secondary Suite Incentive Program: What Homeowners Need to Know
Saskatchewan’s Secondary Suite Incentive (SSI) grant program offers a solution for homeowners looking for supplementary income, while helping to expand rental housing stock. The SSI is available only to owner‑occupants, who both own and live in the property. Only one secondary suite per owner’s primary residence may receive the grant. Launched to address historic population […]