First Time Buyers

The Federal Election Housing Ballot: Liberals Vs. Conservatives
Policy

The Federal Election Housing Ballot: Liberals Vs. Conservatives

In less than a month, Canadians will elect a new prime minister. Here's how the two most viable candidates for the job plan to tackle one of the nation's most pressing issues: the housing crisis.

First Time Buyers

Early Inheritance Is Trending: Get In On 2025’s ‘Living Legacy’ Movement

Early inheritance is an increasingly popular route towards homeownership — and you can help lay the path.

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.”

Policy

Canada Is Building Fewer Homes To Accommodate Population Growth Than Ever Before

A new study from CHBA reiterates a tune that the development industry and (some) policymakers have been singing for a while now: in order to achieve housing affordability, development charges and application timelines need to be reduced.

First Time Buyers

How ‘The Bank Of Mom And Dad’ Can Drive Today's Homeownership

It’s no secret that today's young adults — those currently looking to lay down roots — face a greater challenge than their parents and grandparents did on the homeownership front. Here's how Baby Boomers can help.

Real Estate News

What The GTA Housing Market Can Expect In 2025

What can we expect come 2025? Is the growth we've seen sustainable? What will sell? Who will buy? Prices? Ahead of the new year, STOREYS spoke to experts and insiders to get an idea of how 2025 could play out.

Policy

Bonnie Crombie's Housing Plan Targets DCs and Land Transfer Tax

The new plan aims to make housing more affordable by axing the Land Transfer Tax for first-time homebuyers, scrapping development charges on new homes under 3,000 sq. ft, and improving the renting industry.

Real Estate News

"A Return To Stability": Royal LePage Releases 2025 Home Price Forecast

Pending potentially damaging evolutions in political leadership, global conflict, and trade agreements, Royal LePage is predicting a return to stability in Canada's housing market come 2025, with prices appreciating at a steady rate.

First Time Buyers

Ontario's Suburbs Have Lost Some Shine Among New Homebuyers: Report

According to the 2024 New Home Buyers Report by Tarion, new homebuyers are no longer as keen on moving to suburbia as they recently were.  ​

Real Estate News

No Regrets: Vast Majority Of Canadian Homeowners Don't Have Buyer's Remorse

Canadian homeowners don’t have buyer’s remorse when it comes to the roof over their heads with more than 75% who have purchased a home since 2019 saying they don’t regret the decision at all.

Real Estate News

For Young Canadians, The Dream Of Homeownership Is In Limbo

Despite lofty home prices and challenging borrowing conditions, young Canadians are “keen” to break into the housing market, one expert says — and they’re exploring more creative ways to do so.

Real Estate News

Half Of Canadians Think They Will Never Be Able To Buy A Home

The share of Canadians who think they will never break into the housing market has edged up 15% over the past six months, according to a new report.