Howard Chai

Howard is a freelance real estate reporter based in Vancouver who covers the development industry, housing policy, and commercial real estate. He was previously Western lead at STOREYS, where his work was nominated for a Jack Webster award. He is also a contributor at Western Investor, RENX, The Tyee, and The Globe and Mail, as well as Founder of The Realist.

Howard Chai

Surrey, SFU Submit Application For New SFU Med School Designed By Stantec, Revery

The Surrey City Development Corporation and Simon Fraser University recently submitted their development application for Phase One of Centre Block.

Ontario Mondria Condos Under Receivership After $14M Water Damage Incident

Developed by Monde Development Group, Mondria 1 is located at 1607 King Street East in Clarington, and its water damage incident occurred in December 2025.

Verve Senior Living Buys Ashcroft’s Ottawa Ravine Seniors Complex Under Receivership

Developed by Ashcroft Homes, the Ravines Retirement Residence and Ravines Senior Suites in Ottawa have been under receivership for over a year.

Pure Industrial Lists 5.33-Acre Markham Industrial Facility Fully Leased To Tesla

The property is located at 95 Clegg Road in Markham, Ontario, and is home to 110,236 sq. ft that is 100% leased to Tesla.

Semi-Complete Lake Simcoe 'Hedge Road Landing' Placed Under Creditor Protection

Alliance Homes, Berkstar, and Rose Sutton LP have been developing a 312-unit project near Lake Simcoe, some of which have already been completed and sold.

CanFirst Capital Lists 14-Acre TELUS-Leased Industrial Property In Mississauga

The “best-in-class” industrial property is located at 6525 Mississauga Road, and was completed in 2024.

Canadian Housing Market Stuck Between Correction And Recovery: RBC

“The general tone of Canada’s market will still be soft with our resales projections far below levels before the pandemic and home values just a smidgeon above the cyclical low,” said RBC.

Delta Golf & Country Club Re-Opens After Refinancing Ends Receivership

The 18-hole Delta Golf & Country Club at 11550 Ladner Truck Road in Delta was placed under receivership on December 15, 2025.

26-Storey Condo Tower Proposed Near Oakridge Park In Vancouver

The site is 5680 Oak Street at the intersection with W 41st Avenue, and is adjacent to Grosvenor’s Mayfair West project, two blocks away from Oakridge Park.

CLV Group Buys Ashcroft’s ReStays Hotel, Unsold Condos Under Receivership

The ReStays and ReResidences at 101 Queen St. and 108-116 Sparks St. in Ottawa was developed by Ashcroft Homes and was placed under receivership last year.

When Low-End Rents Get Harder To Afford, Homelessness Climbs: Study

“We found a clear relationship between homelessness rates and rent prices for lowest-quartile units,” said the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.

The 18 Toronto Developments Supported By $2.7B Federal-City Partnership

Build Canada Homes is providing $310 million towards 9 projects on City-owned land, while CMHC is providing $1.8 billion in financing towards 9 other projects.

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The Surrey City Development Corporation and Simon Fraser University recently submitted their development application for Phase One of Centre Block.

Developed by Monde Development Group, Mondria 1 is located at 1607 King Street East in Clarington, and its water damage incident occurred in December 2025.

​Developed by Ashcroft Homes, the Ravines Retirement Residence and Ravines Senior Suites in Ottawa have been under receivership for over a year.

​The property is located at 95 Clegg Road in Markham, Ontario, and is home to 110,236 sq. ft that is 100% leased to Tesla.

​Alliance Homes, Berkstar, and Rose Sutton LP have been developing a 312-unit project near Lake Simcoe, some of which have already been completed and sold.

The “best-in-class” industrial property is located at 6525 Mississauga Road, and was completed in 2024.

​“The general tone of Canada’s market will still be soft with our resales projections far below levels before the pandemic and home values just a smidgeon above the cyclical low,” said RBC.

​The 18-hole Delta Golf & Country Club at 11550 Ladner Truck Road in Delta was placed under receivership on December 15, 2025.

​The site is 5680 Oak Street at the intersection with W 41st Avenue, and is adjacent to Grosvenor’s Mayfair West project, two blocks away from Oakridge Park.

​The ReStays and ReResidences at 101 Queen St. and 108-116 Sparks St. in Ottawa was developed by Ashcroft Homes and was placed under receivership last year.

​“We found a clear relationship between homelessness rates and rent prices for lowest-quartile units,” said the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.

Build Canada Homes is providing $310 million towards 9 projects on City-owned land, while CMHC is providing $1.8 billion in financing towards 9 other projects.​

All rights reserved SiteMedia © 2026.

Developed by Ashcroft Homes, the Ravines Retirement Residence and Ravines Senior Suites in Ottawa have been under receivership for over a year.

The property is located at 95 Clegg Road in Markham, Ontario, and is home to 110,236 sq. ft that is 100% leased to Tesla.

Alliance Homes, Berkstar, and Rose Sutton LP have been developing a 312-unit project near Lake Simcoe, some of which have already been completed and sold.

“The general tone of Canada’s market will still be soft with our resales projections far below levels before the pandemic and home values just a smidgeon above the cyclical low,” said RBC.

The 18-hole Delta Golf & Country Club at 11550 Ladner Truck Road in Delta was placed under receivership on December 15, 2025.

The site is 5680 Oak Street at the intersection with W 41st Avenue, and is adjacent to Grosvenor’s Mayfair West project, two blocks away from Oakridge Park.

The ReStays and ReResidences at 101 Queen St. and 108-116 Sparks St. in Ottawa was developed by Ashcroft Homes and was placed under receivership last year.

“We found a clear relationship between homelessness rates and rent prices for lowest-quartile units,” said the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.

Build Canada Homes is providing $310 million towards 9 projects on City-owned land, while CMHC is providing $1.8 billion in financing towards 9 other projects.