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Real Estate News
Ross McCredie On: Douglas Elliman Canada, Sutton Group, And The Luxury Market
After growing Sotheby's International Realty Canada, Ross McCredie took over Sutton Group, and will now be bringing Douglas Elliman to Canada.
Mar 26, 2026
Breaking News
The Great Canadian Dream Of Homeownership Isn’t Dead, But It Is Evolving
For a new generation of buyers, getting in may look different, take longer, and require more creativity than ever before.
Construction
Construction Costs Stabilized In 2025, Expected To Align With Inflation In 2026
For 2026, BTY Group is projecting real GDP growth of 1.5% (after growing 1.7% in 2025), an unemployment rate of 6.9%, and 250,000 housing starts, but emphasizes that there continues to be a “high degree of uncertainty around economic relationships with the United States.”
Economy
Bank Of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady In Second 2026 Decision
Today's decision leaves the policy interest rate at 2.25%, as many major Canadian banks and economists expected.
Rental Is Having A Moment, And This Firm Is Building For It
Now, as demand for rental housing intensifies, Hazelview is ready to continue building — at scale, with impact, and with the conviction that comes from being prepared.
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.
Real Estate News
Canada Housing Starts Hold Steady In February: CMHC
CMHC reported that the six-month trend in housing starts — measured as the six-month moving average of the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) — edged up 0.4% in February to 256,005 units.
Real Estate News
Canada Housing Starts Rise In 2025, But Condo Pipeline Weakens: CMHC
Looking ahead, the report projects that national housing starts will decline through 2026 to 2028 as developers contend with elevated costs, softer demand, and higher inventories.
Development Projects
Peterson Proposes 34-, 29-Storey Rental Towers On SE Marine Drive
The proposal by Peterson for 605-695 SE Marine Drive in Vancouver covers a total of 652 rental units, including 153 below-market rental units.
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.
Industry
Moving Day: February 2026 Industry Hires And Promotions
For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development industry saw in February 2026.
Development Projects
Onni Group Advances New Surrey City Centre Master Plan Project With 2,700+ Units
The proposal would see Onni Group redevelop the Regency Gardens apartment complex near Whalley Athletic Park into five mid-rise buildings and seven high-rise buildings.
Real Estate News
BC Raises Taxes, Adjusts Housing Investments, And Partners With Build Canada Homes
The partnership between the federal and provincial governments will see Build Canada Homes contribute $170 million, and BC Housing contribute $640 million.
Real Estate News
CREA: Winter Storms Suppress January Home Sales
“The monthly decline in national home sales was driven primarily by less activity in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Southwestern Ontario, suggesting that the story was probably more about a historic winter storm than a downshift in demand,” said Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s Senior Economist.
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