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
Real Estate News
A “Normal” Spring For Toronto’s Housing Market? Maybe Next Year
Despite the overall slowdown, there are bright spots to speak of, with some properties under the $1 million-mark “getting a lot of traffic.”
Industry
Dundas West Development Site From TAS Under Receivership With $17.5M Debt
The appointment order stems from an application made by Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital, which describes indebtedness exceeding $17.5 million and a failed attempt to sell.
Construction
Housing Starts Slow In February, Tumbling 68% In Toronto And 48% In Vancouver
Nationally, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of starts pulled back 4% month over month in February, erasing January’s 3% gain.
Policy
Toronto Looks To Defer DCs For “Stalled” Condo Projects With Affordable Units
It’s estimated that up to 3,000 condominium units can be moved through the development review pipeline with the proposed development charges deferral.
Economy
Bank Of Canada Slashes Interest Rate To 2.75% As Trade War Develops
This marks the seventh interest rate cut in a row delivered by the Bank of Canada since June 2024.
Taxes
Is The Capital Gains Tax Hike Officially “Dead In The Water”?
“I think this trade war probably was the last nail in the coffin to say we cannot push this capital gains inclusion rate forward.”
Renting
Average Canadian Rent Reaches Lowest Point In Over 18 Months
“Apartment completions are currently running at record highs, while at the same time, population growth has slowed and the economy faces heightened risks due to a potential trade war with the US.”
Taxes
US To Double Tariffs On Canadian Steel, Aluminum Imports Effective Wednesday
The US is already imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, set to go into effect tomorrow, and that could be increased to 50% for Canadian imports.
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
As was the case in January, tariffs and trade dynamics are front and centre in the interest rate conversation.
Development Projects
“We Got Our Point Across”: All-Female Team Putting Finishing Touches On Reina
Apart from finishing touches on the amenity spaces, the South Etobicoke condo is complete and welcomed its first occupants in mid-February.
Profiles
“The Only Female At The Table”: Mandy Gareh On Building Brands And Launching Her Own
After two decades in the real estate marketing biz, Mandy Gareh is no stranger to being “the only female at the table,” but she tells STOREYS that times are shifting.
Profiles
A Q&A With Valesa Faria, Executive Director Of Toronto’s New Development Review Division
We caught up with Valesa Faria to learn more about her work with Development Review, passion for affordable housing, and advice for women who want to follow in her footsteps.
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