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.
Associate Editor
Profiles
CPI Capital’s August Biniaz On How Tariffs Are Stifling Cross-Border Real Estate Investing
We spoke with Co-Founder of CPI Capital August Biniaz about what it means to be a Canadian business with a hand in US real estate amidst an ever-shifting landscape of tariffs.
Policy
“Politically Necessary”: Toronto Moves To Freeze DCs Ahead Of May Increase
Toronto City Council’s decision to keep development charges at their current rate came a week before a 4% increase scheduled for May 1.
Industry
Don Kottick Resigns As President & CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
Sotheby’s International Realty Canada will be managed by an “interim leadership team” consisting of Evan Shandler, Elaine Hung, and Effi Barak.
Economy
Bank Of Canada Holds Interest Rate For First Time In A Year
This marks the first pause from the Bank of Canada since April 2024, and follows a quarter-point cut delivered in mid-March
Real Estate News
“Tariff Turmoil” Pulls Canadian Home Sales Down 20% Since November
CREA is now calling for 482,673 sales in 2025, which marks an 8.6% downward revision compared to the associations quarterly forecast from January.
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
As we head into the April interest rate announcement, there continues to be an undercurrent of uncertainty and economists are split on whether the Bank of Canada will cut or hold.
Real Estate News
In A Slow Market, What Does It Take For A House To Sell Over Asking?
Certain price-points, home types, and neighbourhoods are selling better than others, Toronto-area agents say.
Real Estate News
‘People Are Paralyzed’: The GTA Just Had Its Slowest March For Home Sales Since The '90s
The Toronto area's spring housing market is not off to a strong start, but there are sales and even multiple offers to speak of for the “right product” at the right price.
Development Projects
‘Elegant’ 56-Storey Rental Proposed Minutes From Eglinton Station
The proposed development would feature design by Arcadis and replace a four-storey co-ownership building at 148 Soudan Avenue.
Development Projects
Kilmer-Tricon File Plans For 16, 43 Storeys For Site Of Toronto Coach Terminal
In addition to Kilmer Group and Tricon Residential, the project has drawn in Studio Gang, architects-Alliance, CCxA, and Smoke Architecture.
Real Estate News
Toronto Home Sales Slide 23% In March As Listings Pool On The Market
“If trade issues are solved or public policy choices help mitigate the impact of tariffs, home sales will likely increase.”
Renting
Over Half Of Purpose-Built Rental Sites In GTHA Have Infill Potential
“The potential infill sites could accommodate an estimated 182,023 units, which was 4.5 times as many units as currently proposed at existing rental sites when including both purpose-built rentals and condos.”
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