Policy

Looking Back On Ford's Housing Policy Ahead Of The Provincial Election

With the provincial election set for February 27 and the housing crisis remaining one of the most salient issues on voters' minds, we're reflecting on everything Ford has, and hasn't, accomplished on the housing file over the last seven-odd years.

Policy

OREA Shares 'Housing Report Cards' Ahead Of Ontario Election

The 'report cards' grade the four major political parties on how closely they subscribe to OREA's 10-point housing platform aimed at tackling Ontario's housing crisis.

Policy

Chrystia Freeland's Housing Plan Takes A Page From Poilievre's Book

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland released a housing plan Monday that hones in on immigration, cutting development charges and red tape, and one-upping Pierre Poilievre's promise to "axe the tax."

Real Estate News

Canadian Home Sales Dip In January Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Canadian home sales continued to underperform in the face of tariff uncertainty this January and listings unexpectedly jump 11% — the biggest monthly increase since the late 1980s, outside of the pandemic.

Development Projects

Two 15-Storey Apartments Proposed Near Leaside LRT Station

Recently filed plans from Starbank Developments aim to redevelop a Mount Pleasant East retail plaza with two 15-storey apartment buildings offering 209 new units.

Appointment Notices

Sutton Group Appoints Antoni Wisniowski As Chief Technology Officer

The appointment to Chief Technology Officer represents a move to drive digital transformation and data transparency in Canada’s real estate sector.

Economy

OHBA Ready To "Minimize" Steel And Aluminum Tariff Impacts On Housing

The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) says it will work with the province to minimize impacts of tariffs on residential construction after US President Donald Trump kicked Monday off by announcing his intent to reinstate tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.

Development Projects

Devron's 101 Spadina Grows From 39 To 50 Storeys

​The height increase would allow for the inclusion of 77 additional dwelling units, bringing the total unit count up to 452.

Development Projects

Castlepoint Numa Ups Height On Junction Purpose-Built Rental

"The increase in density will support the delivery of additional rental housing and additional affordable housing."

Development Projects

6 Developments Toronto City Council Approved This Week

A number of development proposals received zoning approvals at Wednesday's Toronto City Council meeting, bringing them one step closer to fruition.

Renting

Average Canadian Rent Hits 18-Month Low, "Improved Affordability" Ahead

“Heightened downside risks for the economy, combined with declining international population inflows and multi-decade highs for apartment completions, suggest rents will continue to weaken in the months ahead."

Real Estate News

2025 Housing Outlook "Uncertain" Amid Geopolitical Shifts, Says CHMC

CMHC shared their 2025 Housing Market Outlook Wednesday, and from the looks of things, the year ahead should be pretty tame — save for geopolitical conflict, trade wars, and immigration shifts, that is.