Learn what eligibility criteria are in Canadian real estate, how they apply to rebates and incentives, and how to confirm qualification before applying.
Eligibility criteria are the specific requirements a person must meet to qualify for government programs, rebates, mortgage products, or real estate incentives.
Property type and occupancy (e.g., principal residence)
Failing to meet these requirements can disqualify applicants or result in a clawback of funds. Verifying eligibility before applying ensures smoother transactions and better financial planning.
Understanding eligibility criteria allows buyers to take advantage of cost-saving opportunities and secure the right financial tools.
Example of Eligibility Criteria in Action
A couple earning $170,000 is ineligible for the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive because they exceed the household income cap for their region.
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Plans have been filed for a lofty double tower project slated to deliver over 1,200 new residential units to Toronto's Mount Pleasant East neighbourhood. The mixed-use development would reach 65 and 60 storeys, bringing substantial height and new housing within close proximity to existing and planned higher-order transit.
The plans were submitted by Toronto-based Crestview Investment Corporation in mid-July in support of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications to allow for increased height and density on the site. Currently, the site is occupied by a four-storey commercial and office building.
Located at 245 Eglinton Avenue East, the 1.19-acre site spans the north half of the block between Mount Pleasant Road and Taunton Road, with Eglinton in the north. Future residents would benefit from easy access to nearby transit options, such as the Eglinton subway station on Line 1, which is located a nine-minute walk to the west, and Mount Pleasant Station on the forthcoming Eglinton Crosstown LRT, located immediately north of the development site.
Mount Pleasant East is home to a wide array of buildings, including single-family homes, walk-ups from the '40s and '50s, high-rises from the '60s and '70s, and newer high-rise infill apartments, with the taller buildings concentrated along Eglinton, according to planning materials.
In recent times, and in line with updated provincial and municipal planning policy that encourages intensified growth around existing and planned higher-order transit, there has been an increased emphasis on development activity in the Midtown region, with proposed and approved projects reaching significant heights.
Crestview's proposal marks the tallest of the nearby projects, but other notable developments include a 61-storey mixed-use proposal from Reserve and Westdale Properties at 808 Mount Pleasant Road and an approved 28-, 40- and 60-storey mixed-use complex at 150 Eglinton Avenue East from Madison Group.
The proposal for 245 Eglinton, which features designs by Superkül, Crestview is envisioning a shared two- to three-storey base building that would span the majority of the site, but leaving some space for public realm enhancements such as planting areas, sitting areas, trees, and the sidewalk along Eglinton. The 65-storey Tower A would rise from the west end of the podium while 60-storey Tower B would rise from the eastern end.
245 Eglinton/Superkül
At grade, you would find the entrance to the residential lobby along Eglinton and 30,677 sq. ft of commercial space divided into two separate areas along Eglinton and Mount Pleasant. You would also find three townhome units with street access to Taunton at grade.
In total, the development would deliver 1,278 residential units of unconfirmed tenure that are to be divided into 117 studios, 808 one-bedrooms, 230 two-bedrooms, and 123 three-bedrooms. Residents would have access to 40,117 sq. ft of indoor amenity space located on levels two, three, and four, and 14,908 sq. ft of outdoor space located on the terrace above level two. Additionally, plans call for 127 vehicle parking spaces and 1445 bicycle parking spaces across three levels of underground parking.
If approved and constructed, 245 Eglinton would be one of the tallest buildings in Mount Pleasant East, offering the bustling neighbourhood a substantial amount of new housing and commercial space within close proximity to some of the most efficient transit systems in the city.
After economic uncertainty brought on by a trade war with the US quashed much of the rebound initially expected for the first half of 2025, increased home sales in July are indicating that improved affordability may be reopening the door for a substantial number of Greater Toronto Area home hunters.
After an unremarkable spring and early summer that saw GTA home sales and prices fall year over year each month while inventory grew to levels not seen in 25 years, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's (TRREB) July data reveals sales ticked up on a seasonally-adjusted basis month over month and were up 10.9% year over year. In total, there were 6,100 home sales recorded last month — "the best home sales result for the month of July since 2021," reads the report.
TRREB President Elechia Barry-Sproule attributes the rise in sales to improved affordability, as home prices have largely flatlined and continue to fall on an annual basis each month, but says more relief is needed.
“Improved affordability, brought about by lower home prices and borrowing costs is starting to translate into increased home sales," said Barry-Sproule. "More relief is required, particularly where borrowing costs are concerned, but it’s clear that a growing number of households are finding affordable options for homeownership."
Just last week, on July 30, the Bank of Canada chose to hold the interest rate for the third time in a row, after seven consecutive rate cuts between June 2024 and March 2025 that brought the policy interest rate from 5.0% to 2.75%. TRREB's Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer further emphasized the need for additional rate cuts, highlighting the potential impact on the greater economy.
“Recent data suggest that the Canadian economy is treading water in the face of trade uncertainty with the United States. A key way to mitigate the impact of trade uncertainty is to promote growth in the domestic economy," said Mercer. "The housing sector can be a catalyst for growth, with most spin-off expenditures accruing to regional economies. Further interest rate cuts would spur home sales and see more spin-off expenditures, positively impacting the economy and job growth."
In the meantime, supply levels continued to climb in July, increasing 5.7% year over year with 17,613 new listings posted. Still, the market tightened last month as the month-over-month rise in home sales was much greater than the rise in listings.
Despite a slight tightening of the market, however, home prices continued to fall in July, with the benchmark home price decreasing 5.4% year over year and the average selling price down 5.5%. The average selling price last month was $1,051,719, compared to $1,101,732 in June and $1,113,116 in July 2024.
High-rise buildings in downtown Vancouver. / Lucas Inacio, Shutterstock
After an extensive market downturn caused by economic conditions, there are promising signs that the real estate market is turning the corner, according to the latest statistics published by Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) on Tuesday.
In July, the Greater Vancouver region recorded a total of 2,286 home sales, which was 2% below the 2,333 recorded in July 2024 and 13.9% below the 10-year July average of 2,656. However, last month's sales marks an improvement considering the significant gaps in recent months. May was 18.5% lower year over year, while June was 9.8% lower year over year.
On the other side of the equation, last month saw 5,642 new listings come online, which was 0.8% higher than the 5,597 added in July 2024 and 12.4% higher than the 10-year July average of 5,018.
With that new batch of listings, the total amount of active listings in the Greater Vancouver real estate market is now up to 17,168, which is 19.8% higher than the 14,326 total at this time last year and 40.2% higher than the 10-year July average of 12,249.
Although there are various concerns about the market downturn, one positive has been that prices have come down, and that trend continued last month.
The composite residential benchmark price is now at $1,165,300, which is down 0.7% from June 2025 and down 2.7% from July 2024. By property type, the benchmark price is now $1,974,400 for single-detached homes, $1,099,200 for townhouses, and $743,700 for condominiums. All three represent decreases of between 0.4% and 1.0% from June 2025, and decreases of between 2.3% and 3.6% from July 2024.
Market Analysis
According to the GVR statistics, the sales-to-active-listings ratio is now at 13.8%. A ratio of 12% or lower is considered a buyers' market and a ratio of 20% or higher is considered a sellers' market, thus the market is currently at a healthy balance that favours neither side. There are, however, nuances depending on the property type, as the ratio is 10.2% for single-detached homes, 16.7% for townhouses, and 15.9% for condos.
"With the rate of homes coming to market holding steady in July, the inventory of homes available for sale on the MLS has stabilized at around 17,000," said GVR Director of Economics and Data Analytics Andrew Lis. "This level of inventory provides buyers plenty of selection to choose from. Although sales activity is now recovering, this healthy level of inventory is sufficient to keep home prices trending sideways over the short term as supply and demand remain relatively balanced. However, if the recovery in sales activity accelerates, these favourable conditions for home buyers may begin slowly slipping away, as inventory levels decline, and home sellers gain more bargaining power."
Making matters better, perhaps, is the certainty stemming from the Bank of Canada's (BoC) decision last week to hold its policy interest rate at 2.75% — the third consecutive hold.
"The June data showed early signs of sales activity in the region turning a corner, and these latest figures for July are confirming this emerging trend," added Lis. "Although the Bank of Canada held the policy rate steady in July, this decision could help bolster sales activity by providing more certainty surrounding borrowing costs at a time where economic uncertainty lingers due to ongoing trade negotiations with the USA."
The BoC rate announcement last week is presumably a positive for the market, but trade tensions between Canada and the United States also started to rise again last week as the two countries failed to reach a trade agreement. We will have to wait until next month's statistics release to see which of those forces wins out.
Rendering of 485 Logan Avenue/Kaleido Developments
Vaughan-based Kaleido Developments has found itself caught up in its second and third receiverships in under four years, according to new filings from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Both receivership orders, issued on July 24 with Rosen Goldberg Inc. appointed monitor, were initiated by Romspen Investment Corporation, a Toronto firm specializing in commercial mortgage financing.
Of particular note is the receivership over a new build at 485 Logan Avenue, which is south of Gerrard Street East in Toronto’s Riverdale neighbourhood. The development, known as Elevate at Logan, is a four-storey, 41-unit stacked townhouse complex, and a July 8 factum from Romspen specifies that the property presently includes 11 unsold townhouse condominium units, two unsold parking units, five unsold combined parking and locker units, and five unsold locker units.
Romspen’s factum further delves into the details of the loan agreement with Kaleido, noting that the initial commitment letter was entered into on November 30, 2021, and was amended six times thereafter, with the last Modification and Extension Agreement dated December 1, 2023.
“Pursuant to the Commitment, Romspen agreed to lend the Debtor the principal amount of $30,620,000, with interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum (increased from 8.75% per annum pursuant to the First Mortgage Loan Modification and Extension Agreement), to be funded by way of advances,” the document says. It also says that Romspen made a total of 14 advances under the Loan.
Advances Made By Romspen Under The Loan:
December 22, 2021 — $18,281,886
March 11, 2022 — $811,648
April 28, 2022 — $306,606
May 26, 2022 — $1,253,943
July 28, 2022 — $1,339,227
October 7, 2022 — $1,393,273
November 30, 2022 — $804,141
December 22, 2022 — $599,533
February 17, 2023 — $857,649
March 31, 2023 — $899,679
May 2, 2023 — $1,197,725
June 1, 2023 — $649,092
August 10, 2023 — $1,147,129
September 30, 2023 — $430,055
The loan was originally scheduled to mature after 12 months, but was extended on numerous occasions, most recently to February 1, 2024. However, by that date, the loan had not been repaid, Romspen’s factum says. Demands for payment were made on three separate occasions and, as of May 1, 2025, the amount owing under the loan was approximately $14,118,249.
“The Debtor has not sold any units at the Project since September 2024,” the document adds.
David Martino is the sole officer and director of Kaleido, and according to his sworn affidavit, dated July 21, the Logan Avenue project experienced “significant deficiencies, including Ontario Building Code violations,” which he says, “came to light in January of 2022 when a deficiency report led to the termination of the general contractor and a general review of professional services provided to the project.”
“This review revealed negligence by SRN Architects Inc., United Engineering Inc., Sigmund Soudack and TRS Components, all of whom have been sued by Logan,” alleges Martino in his affidavit, which later describes ongoing litigation with all parties.
The affidavit goes on to allege that the original contractor’s negligence, combined with the Rompsen’s refusal to advance additional funds after an alternate agreement with Rafat General Contracting Inc. was negotiated, contributed to an 18-month delay on the project that led many unit purchasers to exercise their right to terminate under the Tarion Warranty. As a result, those deposits were refunded. “In the meantime, given the precipitous market drop, the unsold units remain on the market for sale at a significant discount,” the affidavit explains.
485 Logan Avenue as of October 2023/Google Maps
This is not the only Kaleido project in distress as Romspen also provided financing for the developer's distressed project at 416 Dundas Street East in Whitby. According to Ontario court filings that align in date with filings for 485 Logan, the 0.94-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Dundas Street East and Pine Street in Whitby has Site Plan Approval in place for a seven-storey building with 105 residential units and 119 parking stalls, however, the project has been at a standstill since October 2022. Romspen alleges it's currently owed more than $11 million, plus interest, as of August 12, 2024.
Martino did not respond to STOREYS’ request for comment by publication time Tuesday regarding both the 485 Logan and 416 Dundas receiverships. 485 Logan Avenue is the only completed or ongoing project listed on Kaleido’s website.
As mentioned previously, 485 Logan and 416 Dundas mark the second and third receiverships linked to Kaleido in under four years. Back in December 2021, the courts appointed Rosen Goldberg receiver over 665, 667, 669, and 671 Sheppard Avenue West, after Dorr Capital Corporation went on record saying that the company owed around $8,583,443 as of November 2021 under a first-ranking mortgage (with per diem interest of around $3,455 accruing).
At that time, the property was slated for a five-storey condo with 56 units, seven condominium townhouses, and two stacked townhouses, but was sold to a numbered company (2869773 Ontario Inc.) shortly after the receivership order was granted. A report that went to Toronto City Council in July 2024 reveals that the property is now being developed by Toronto-based The Biglieri Group, which has since secured zoning approvals for an 11-storey condo with 256 units and retail component on the site.
Toronto-based developer Stafford Homes is partnering with Greybrook Realty Partners to develop a funky new 49-storey, 552-unit condo tower that would sit near Midtown's bustling Eglinton Avenue and Yonge Street intersection.
To facilitate the development, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval applications have been filed that seek to rezone the site in favour of more height and density than is presently allowed. Currently, the 19,525-sq.-ft site is occupied by three single- and two semi-detached homes at 29-45 Berwick Avenue.
Just off Yonge Street, the Berwick Avenue site sits steps from Eglinton station on Line 1 and Eglinton Station on the forthcoming Crosstown LRT. As such, the site is located within a Major Transit Hub already home to a diverse range of buildings, including single-family homes all the way up to mid- and high-rise buildings containing residential, office, and commercial uses.
The proposed development would further the intensified development planned for this region of the city, while also delivering a sleek tower that would enhance the visual character of the neighbourhood. Striking renderings from Turner Fleischer Architects reveal a copper-coloured tower with soaring vertical elements that appear to twist above the podium and towards the upper levels, creating a dynamic facade that catches the eye and adds some interest to the skyline.
A series of setbacks add further dimension and allow for various terraces and green roofs moving up the building. At grade, the residential lobby would front onto Berwick Avenue where the main entrance would be sheltered by a covered pick up/drop off lane. Inside, the lobby would be accompanied by a 1,754-sq.-ft indoor amenity area, plus a pet wash station.
41 Berwick Avenue/Turner Fleischer Architects
Moving upwards, additional amenity space would be found on level two, where the first outdoor amenity terrace would span 1,932 sq. ft and connect to a 10,193-sq.-ft indoor amenity space covering the entire floor. The third amenity space is proposed for level five, where a 2,685-sq.-ft terrace would join a 7,204-sq.-ft indoor amenity area.
In total, the building is set to deliver 552 condo units comprised of 360 one-bedrooms, 137 two-bedrooms, and 55 three-bedrooms, with future residents to be provided 55 vehicle parking spaces and 315 bicycle parking spaces.
Stafford and Greybrook's 45 Berwick development would join a number of nearby proposed and approved projects of similar scopes, including the 38-storey under-construction Y&S Condos from Tribute Communities at 2161 Yonge Street, the proposed Canada Square Redevelopment from Oxford Properties Group and CT REIT at 2180 Yonge Street that would reach 65 storeys, and the recently proposed 70-storey development at 120 Eglinton Avenue East from Ruth Reisman Ltd.
While the skyline around Bay and Dundas continues to rise with modern towers, Horizon on Bay remains a downtown mainstay, known for solid construction, expansive layouts, and a prime location in the centre of it all.
And those fundamentals, paired with over $100,000 in stylish, thoughtful upgrades, are on full display at a renovated one-bedroom that just hit the market.
From the moment you enter 633 Bay Street - 903, the home’s open-concept layout makes a lasting impression.
Uniting the bright and airy kitchen, dining, and living areas, the floor plan offers a seamless flow perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings in. Recessed lighting and luxury vinyl plank flooring run throughout, giving the suite a cohesive and polished look.
It’s hard not to be charmed by the kitchen; it’s a true centrepiece that elevates the entire suite.
The Caesarstone island isn’t just visually striking, it anchors the open floor plan with purpose and poise. Combined with custom cabinetry and carefully chosen finishes, this space transforms everyday living into something quietly luxurious.
The suite also offers ample storage, including a coveted walk-in closet, and makes excellent use of its square footage. Situated within a mature, quality-built residence, it delivers comfort, privacy, and peace of mind in the city’s core.
Beyond the unit, Horizon on Bay offers a robust list of amenities including a fitness centre, indoor pool, rooftop deck, and 24-hour concierge. Residents also benefit from unbeatable proximity to the financial district, major hospitals, U of T, TMU, and city icons like the Eaton Centre, St. Lawrence Market, the Entertainment District, and Yorkville.
In short, everything downtown Toronto has to offer is waiting just a few steps away.
A smoke-free, single-family building, Horizon on Bay caters to long-term residents who value connection, convenience, and quality, all of which this suite delivers in spades.
Example of colour-coded RentSafeTO signs/joshmatlow.ca
At its last session, Toronto City Council unanimously approved a motion to introduce a colour-coded rating system for apartment buildings to be incorporated into RentSafeTO. The move is intended to further incentivize landlords to provide safe and clean housing to Toronto tenants and to keep tenants informed, though some say the initiative would shame both landlords and their renters.
The motion, which was put forward by Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul's) and Mayor Olivia Chow, is based off the City's successful DineSafe program and would see apartment buildings across the city assessed for safety and cleanliness before being issued either a red, yellow, or green sign to display in their front window.
When asked if the program is intended to shame landlords into action, Matlow tells STOREYS, “It's certainly a component of it, but it's not the whole program — it's about holding landlords and the City accountable.”
On the City's account, Matlow says it's time the current RentSafe program, which was launched back in 2017, is improved upon. "I'm proud of initiating [RentSafe], but I will freely admit that it hasn't met the expectations that I had for it, nor many tenants," he says.
Under the new program, which will be fleshed out and phased in between now and July 31, 2026, changes will be made to improve the scoring system and intensify remedial action and fines against landlords who fail to meet health and safety requirements. On the scoring side of things, the motion recommended having a more appropriate weighting of scores based on the risk level of different requirements and training bylaw officers to be more consistent with their assessments.
"Right now, a lot of buildings that are in pretty crappy condition are getting passing grades by the city because they're ticking off a lot of boxes, except for the main problems that they're having," says Matlow. "You could get a passing grade if the elevators work, if the lobby is clean, et cetera — all these aesthetic things — but you may still have rats and you could still get a passing grade. I want to flip that upside down so that now, rather than giving landlords passing grades for doing the very basics that everyone should expect them to do, we actually focus on the violation itself and then address that violation and get it fixed."
In addition to reforming the scoring system, Matlow wants the City to provide more accountability to ensure remedial action is used when necessary. Under the current program, bylaw enforcement officers can make the call to have serious safety and sanitary issues fixed and landlords charged for the services after the fact, in cases where the landlord refuses to voluntarily resolve the issue. But while it used to be more common, the City has rarely used remedial action in recent years.
In a complimentary motion adopted by Council in May, Matlow asked that an annual report be provided that would include outcomes achieved by enforcement officers in cases where "Priority One" violations were reported. This includes things like loss of vital services, mould, and pests. The idea is to set up a system where the City's expectation is that bylaw enforcement use remedial action more often by providing more accountability measures.
During the last session, Matlow also moved for the adoption of Administrative Monetary Penalties, which would allow the City to levy higher fines for infractions and transfer ticketing authority from the Province to the City, as is done for speeding and traffic violations.
Of course, the most flashy change will be the implementation of the colour-coded signs themselves — a development that Varun Sriskanda, landlord advocate and Board Member at Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario (SOLO), is wary of.
"Any opportunity the City can take to shame and attack small landlords and housing providers they will take, and this is just another opportunity," he tells STOREYS. "[...] What are you hoping to gain by shaming landlords and also shaming the tenants that live in those buildings that can't afford to move from a building with a red card into a building with a green card?"
Matlow says he's heard the 'shame' argument but disagrees with it. "The only people who have suggested that there's stigma are the landlords. [...] The stigma that tenants feel, isn't from having a red sign in the window of the building. The stigma that they feel is because they have rats in their building or mold in their apartment or their appliances haven't been fixed for years," says Matlow. "I've heard from tenants who told me that they're so ashamed of their home that they don't even want to invite family or friends over because they're in such horrible conditions and no one's done anything about it."
According to Matlow, the City also conducted a survey that found 81% of tenants in Toronto support the colour-coded RentSafe signs, and that "without exception" all of the tenant advocacy groups in the city were in favour of the motion. Sriskanda says these groups are "advancing their own political goals" and lamented the fact that SOLO, which represents over 23,000 housing units in Ontario, wasn't consulted.
Sriskanda also points out that it won't be new buildings receiving red signs, it will be largely older building stock where rents are lower. He posits that many people who live in these buildings or who are apartment hunting in these buildings wont gain anything from the signs as they often have no where else to go anyways.
"If you see a red card at the front of a restaurant, you're not going to eat there, right? You're going to go somewhere else. But that's because you can afford to go somewhere else," he says. "But if you're going shopping for a rental unit, no, it doesn't help. [...] There's a ton of people in desperate, desperate need of housing [...] So you'll take anything, right? You're not going to be deterred by that red card. If it's affordable, they'll take it because it's a roof over their head."
Zooming out, Sriskanda questions the need for the revised program at all. "Many of the issues that would get you a red card [...] are already dealt with at the provincial level," he says, adding that the reform is needed on that level, not municipally.
"We need improvements at the Landlord Tenant Board [LTB) at the provincial level, because if you have a tenant now that has maintenance concerns with their landlord, they might wait up to one year. [...] If you had landlords that were brought to hearings within 30 days every time there was a maintenance concern at one of their units, landlords would be on top of repairs."
But rather than rely solely on the long backed-up Provincial LTB, Matlow, Chow, and supporting councillors see the reforms to the RentSafe program as a way for the City take more accountability at the municipal level by upping the ante for landlords with intensified remedial action, a better scoring system, and a touch of shame.
Tucked away on a serene cul-de-sac in Richmond Hill’s Limerick Point enclave, 29 Limerick Street is a rare and refined example of modern residential design — the kind of property that turns heads (and slows scrolls).
Purchased from the builder in 2023, this stunning abode backs onto a protected ravine and is only minutes to Lake Wilcox, offering not only peace and privacy, but an immersive connection to nature, all without compromising even a fraction of luxury.
Spanning three storeys and more than 4,700 sq. ft, the home feels both expansive and warmly tailored, in large part due to its $270K+ in bespoke upgrades. From floor-to-ceiling windows and solid 7-inch oak hardwood, to elegant millwork and solid core doors throughout, no detail here has been overlooked.
The main level boasts 10-foot ceilings and an open-concept layout made for entertaining. A striking gas fireplace anchors the great room, which flows effortlessly into a chef-worthy kitchen fitted with quartz countertops, floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry, and an elite suite of Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances — including a warming drawer for the host who thinks of everything. The spacious island invites connection, while a walk-out to the yard blurs the lines between indoors and out.
Upstairs, nine-foot ceilings add grandeur to the four large bedrooms, each complete with its own thoughtful design elements. The primary suite is a true retreat: it features an incredible forest and lake view, fireplace, dual custom walk-in closets, and a spa-worthy five-piece ensuite with heated floors, a soaker tub, and an oversized glass shower.
Downstairs, the lower level is bright and beautifully finished with wide above-grade windows, a four-piece bath, a cold cellar, and generous storage — equally suitable for a playroom, home gym, or guest quarters. A three-car tandem garage and parking for four more round out the home’s thoughtful practicality.
It’s rare for a newly built home to feel as warm and well-integrated as 29 Limerick. While many luxury builds opt for volume over character, this residence shines for its masterful blend of scale and intention. Every inch feels considered, every view framed with care. The fact that it backs onto protected green space and water only heightens the sense that this home was designed not just to impress, but to endure.
Located just minutes from Lake Wilcox, area schools, and key commuter routes, this home is perfectly poised between urban access and tranquil living within a calming and peaceful oasis — a balance rarely struck so well.