Economy

How Tariffs And Job Growth Could Impact Wednesday's Interest Rate Cut Decision

With unexpected job growth and tariff threats looming, the BoC's decision to cut the key interest rate next Wednesday remains muddied.

Real Estate News

Having More Big Cities, Rather Than Bigger Cities, Could Fix Canada's Housing Crisis

A new study from the C.D. Howe Institute argues that focussing homebuilding efforts in “superstar” cities like Toronto and Vancouver will keep already unattainable prices the same, or even increase them.

Development Projects

4 Towers Up To 45 Storeys, Affordable Housing Proposed For The Queensway

Plans call for a 30-, 35-, 40-, and 45-storey development set to deliver 1,819 residential units, including 342 affordable housing units, to Etobicoke, as well as a new public park and extensive programming space for a number of non-profit operations.

Development Projects

Four 23-Storey Towers Proposed For Etobicoke West Mall

An ambitious four-tower condo development, 23 storeys each, has been proposed by Fana Group of Companies that would deliver over 1,000 residential units to the Etobicoke West Mall neighbourhood.

Development Projects

26 Storeys Proposed Between Glencairn And Lawrence West Stations

If approved, the tower would replace six single-family homes at 726-736 Marlee Avenue — a residence type that currently the defines the area.

Development Projects

Shelborne Proposes 44 And 41 Storeys Next To Future Finch West LRT Stop

If approved, the project would deliver nearly 1,000 residential units, commercial space, child care, and a new public park to North York.

Development Projects

Medallion Proposes 30-Storey Rental Infill Next To Future Emery Station

After four years of planning, the project was recently revised from a 36-storey tower to 30 storeys, amongst other alterations.

Construction

Housing Starts Lagged In Canada's Six Largest Cities In 2024

In their January housing starts report, CMHC takes a look at the past year in housing starts and a lacklustre December.

Development Projects

New Plans For Crews & Tangos Development Get Community Pushback

An application to redevelop the beloved gay bar in Toronto's Church-Wellesley Village in favour of a 48-storey mixed-use building was rejected by the Toronto and East York Community Council on Tuesday, following pushback from the queer community.

Real Estate News

Canadian Home Sales Dip In December, Expected To Surge In Spring

After a supply surge allowed for relatively high sales activity in October and November, Canadian home sales "dipped" in December, according to CREA. Still, we're doing better than we once were.

Real Estate News

Sotheby's "Optimistic" For Luxury Markets In 2025 After "Tumultuous" 2024

With interest rates on the decline and buyer sentiment up, Sotheby's International Realty Canada President and CEO Don Kottick says he's "optimistic" about the luxury market for 2025.