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Opinion

Op-Ed: The Bank Of Canada's Subtle Housing Warning

The message for Canadians is that rate policy will respond to economic fundamentals through a lens that explicitly considers housing inflation risks, writes Toronto-based real estate agent Cameron Levitt.

Opinion

Op-Ed: What Our Neglected Structures Say About What We Value

Architect Richard Witt lends his thoughts to 'The Aesthetics Of Apathy' and the inherent risk we invite when we choose to let neglect shape the future of our cities.

Opinion

Op-Ed: The Future Of Ontario’s Cottage Market Depends On Smart Regulation

With the recent rollout of new short-term rental licensing regulations across cottage country, many owners and guests are asking: What does this mean for the future of cottage tourism?

Opinion

Op-Ed: Urban Planning Cannot Thrive Without Urban Design — And Our Cities Can’t Either

"If we want to build smarter, we must also make better decisions, and that means putting design back where it belongs: at the very heart of planning and decision-making."

Opinion

Op-Ed: The Reawakening Of Office Demand

After a few years of experimenting with remote work as well as streamlining the physical workplace, demand for office space is once again expanding, writes Wendy Waters, VP of Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors.

Opinion

Ontario Can’t Compete Without More Homes, York Region Must Cut Development Charges Now

John DiMichele, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board CEO, writes that the path to a stronger Ontario starts with building more homes for workers, families, and individuals — which we won't be able to do with government fees standing in the way.

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Development Review Is Not Bureaucracy – It’s How We’ll Build A Stronger, More Equitable Toronto

We are embedding a human rights-based approach into our service, ensuring that the decisions we make reflect the lived realities of residents, writes Valesa Faria, Executive Director of Toronto's Development Review division.

A "Regulations" tower looming over a sign that says "Flippers Not Welcome"

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Op-Ed: Development Flippers Aren't Breaking The Market — Policy Is

If the goal is to get more home completions, getting a project approved and into the hands of a builder who can see it through construction should be seen as a positive, says Goodman Commercial.

Opinion

The Crisis We Needed? Rethinking Toronto Housing In A Post-Speculation Market

Delays, cancellations, and a market in flux may feel like crisis — but for those shaping the city, this could be a generational opportunity.

Opinion

Op-Ed: If We're Serious About Sixplexes, We Need To Get Serious About DCs

We are facing an unprecedented affordability crisis, and there is no logical justification for a tax that directly raises rents and home prices, writes lawyer and tech entrepreneur Liam Gill.

Opinion

Op-Ed: Canada’s Housing System Is Broken — A Reckoning Is Long Overdue

Brad Jones, Chief Development Officer at Vancouver's Wesgroup, shares his thoughts on the current housing market, and the changes that must take place within it.

Opinion

Op-Ed: A Return to Real Estate 101 — Resetting Expectations For Multifamily Housing

While it may feel as if the whole real estate system is changing, Evan Pawliuk, AVP Commercial Mortgages at First National Financial LP, sees this simply as a return to basics.

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The message for Canadians is that rate policy will respond to economic fundamentals through a lens that explicitly considers housing inflation risks, writes Toronto-based real estate agent Cameron Levitt.

Architect ​Richard Witt lends his thoughts to 'The Aesthetics Of Apathy' and the inherent risk we invite when we choose to let neglect shape the future of our cities.

​With the recent rollout of new short-term rental licensing regulations across cottage country, many owners and guests are asking: What does this mean for the future of cottage tourism?

"If we want to build smarter, we must also make better decisions, and that means putting design back where it belongs: at the very heart of planning and decision-making."

​After a few years of experimenting with remote work as well as streamlining the physical workplace, demand for office space is once again expanding, writes Wendy Waters, VP of Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors.

John DiMichele, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board CEO, writes that the path to a stronger Ontario starts with building more homes for workers, families, and individuals — which we won't be able to do with government fees standing in the way.

We are embedding a human rights-based approach into our service, ensuring that the decisions we make reflect the lived realities of residents, writes Valesa Faria, Executive Director of Toronto's Development Review division.

​If the goal is to get more home completions, getting a project approved and into the hands of a builder who can see it through construction should be seen as a positive, says Goodman Commercial.

Delays, cancellations, and a market in flux may feel like crisis — but for those shaping the city, this could be a generational opportunity.

​We are facing an unprecedented affordability crisis, and there is no logical justification for a tax that directly raises rents and home prices, writes lawyer and tech entrepreneur Liam Gill.

Brad Jones, Chief Development Officer at Vancouver's Wesgroup, shares his thoughts on the current housing market, and the changes that must take place within it.

​While it may feel as if the whole real estate system is changing, Evan Pawliuk, AVP Commercial Mortgages at First National Financial LP, sees this simply as a return to basics.

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Architect Richard Witt lends his thoughts to 'The Aesthetics Of Apathy' and the inherent risk we invite when we choose to let neglect shape the future of our cities.

With the recent rollout of new short-term rental licensing regulations across cottage country, many owners and guests are asking: What does this mean for the future of cottage tourism?

After a few years of experimenting with remote work as well as streamlining the physical workplace, demand for office space is once again expanding, writes Wendy Waters, VP of Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors.

If the goal is to get more home completions, getting a project approved and into the hands of a builder who can see it through construction should be seen as a positive, says Goodman Commercial.

We are facing an unprecedented affordability crisis, and there is no logical justification for a tax that directly raises rents and home prices, writes lawyer and tech entrepreneur Liam Gill.

While it may feel as if the whole real estate system is changing, Evan Pawliuk, AVP Commercial Mortgages at First National Financial LP, sees this simply as a return to basics.