Real Estate News

A rendering of the District Northwest project planned for 13438 105A Avenue in Surrey.
Development Projects

Bid To Take Over Thind's District Northwest Collapses As Presale Buyers Back Out

​BM Group had submitted a stalking horse bid to buy Thind's District Northwest project in Surrey under receivership, but the deal hinged on presales.

Development Projects

49-Storey Condo Tower Proposed Near Sheppard-Yonge Subway Station

The development would deliver more than 500 condo units within close proximity to a number of transit options and Highway 401.

Industry

How One GTA Development Firm Is Making Big Moves In A Complex Market

First from the Baltics to Toronto, and now from Talara Drive to student rentals, Elysium’s trajectory reflects more than just speed — it reflects a data-backed approach to housing innovation.

Development Projects

How PBA Group Converted A Calgary Office Tower Into The Element Hotel

​The project is the first office-to-hotel conversion project to proceed under the City of Calgary's incentive program and the Element Hotel is now open.

Renting

One-Third Of Canadian Renters Say They Don't Have Plans To Buy A Home

Despite improving affordability, it's still a mixed bag when it comes to renters' sentiments regarding homeownership.

Development Projects

RioCan, Milestone Bringing 8-Building Master Plan To Lawrence Plaza In Toronto

The proposed master plan will consist of eight buildings from six to 40 storeys, as well as 2,693 new homes that are poised to be rental in tenure.

Policy

"Room To Be More Bold": Why We Need To Expand The FTHB GST Rebate

Because the current rebate is proposed to apply exclusively to first-time home buyers, some point out that its impacts would be muted.

Industry

These Are The Tools Buyers, Sellers, And Real Estate Pros Should Be Using In 2025

Combining ease of use with serious security measures, Interac Verified sets a new standard for how the real estate industry handles identity and document verification in 2025.

Policy

Burnaby Mayor Pushing Province To Repeal Single Egress Stairway Change

​Mayor of Burnaby Mike Hurley, formerly a fireman, is now one of the larger voices pushing back against the single egress stairways change to the BC Building Code.

Construction

Canadian Housing Starts Flat In May, At Lowest Level Since '09 In Ontario

After surging 30% month over month in April, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts remained more or less flat in May, as markets in Ontario and BC continued to weaken.

Real Estate News

A ‘Delayed Turnaround’? Canadian Home Sales See First Gain Since November

​The monthly increase in national home sales was led by activity in the Toronto Area, Calgary, and Ottawa.