Zakiya Kassam
Zakiya has reported on real estate for Apartment Therapy, Curbed, and Post City Magazines. She also writes a quarterly series for a Canadian design publication.
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Tomorrow’s Interest Rate Announcement
We’re going into this decision with a policy rate of 2.25% after two consecutive holds at the December and January announcements.
Development Projects
Gupta Group Tweaks ‘Yonge City Square’ In Favour Of Larger Family-Sized Units
The 32- and 14-storey development, under construction since December 2024, could end up having an over 60% share of two- and three-bedrooms.
Development Projects
Cadillac Fairview Polishes Plans For 48-Storey Rental On Fairview Mall Site
The tower represents the first phase of the broader Fairview Mall master-plan development, set to bring over a dozen new towers to the parking lots around the mall.
Mortgages
New Research Signals Mortgage Relief As Pandemic Renewal Wave Wanes
“Early in 2026, modest payment increases are expected to persist, but by the second half of the year, declines become the dominant outcome as the share renewing into lower rates takes over.”
Taxes
“A Signal Was Sent”: BC Still Reeling From Budget 2026, Housing To Take A Hit
BC could see more projects shelved as developers grapple with math that simply doesn’t work.
Development Projects
OLT Advances Condo Atop 120-Year-Old Queen West Post Office
Two refusals, three revisions, and an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing later, the project finally has the approvals sought back in November 2023.
Sold
Hyde Park Homes Purchases Berkeley Church, Cites Plans To Reopen Fall 2026
The venue’s parent company was placed under receivership in 2023, with almost $10.5 million owing to TD.
Real Estate News
New (Free) Guide Shows Toronto Homeowners How To Tap Into ‘Missing Middle’
The guide is designed for those without a formal background in real estate development, but with an interest in densifying their own home or investment property.
Real Estate News
Eric Lombardi 'More Than Likely' To Cement Run For Ontario Liberal Party Leader: Q&A
"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."
Development Projects
City Council Advances 3 Projects Under ‘Toronto Builds’ Framework
Toronto Builds consolidates the eligibility criteria and requirements of Housing Now, ModernTO, and the parking-to-homes and public developer initiatives.
Real Estate News
Build Canada Homes Pulls From Public, Private Sectors For Exec Team
“Recruitment for mission-focused priority roles is underway through platforms including GC Jobs, and additional hires will follow as the Agency stands up the teams driving partnerships, Indigenous collaboration, investment, and project delivery.”
Economy
End Of An (Easing) Era? Some Economists Warn Of BoC Hikes
The Canadian economy is acclimating to tariffs, and the Bank of Canada has room to nudge the policy rate if need be.
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