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B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

April 6, 2025 No Comments

British Columbia’s government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14 months.

B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families

April 4, 2025 No Comments

Recipients of two British Columbia programs aimed at making rent more affordable for seniors and families in need will see a bump in their subsidies starting this month.

Greater Toronto home sales drop in March amid trade concerns: TRREB

April 3, 2025 No Comments

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell 23.1% in March while more supply hit the market, helping bring down prices compared with a year ago.

Vancouver home sales hit lowest March levels since 2019 despite supply influx: board

April 2, 2025 No Comments

Despite housing supply in the Vancouver area continuing to rise, the number of homes that changed hands in the region last month fell to the lowest levels for March since 2019.

Calgary home sales slide 19% as economic uncertainty grows

April 1, 2025 No Comments

Home sales in Calgary dropped nearly 19% last month as economic concerns, including tariff-related uncertainty, weighed on consumer confidence and cooled demand.

Deed tax increase won’t hurt demand for Nova Scotia recreational properties: Realtor

March 29, 2025 No Comments

Demand for cottages and recreational properties in Nova Scotia should remain strong despite the doubling of the province’s deed transfer tax, says an executive with a major real estate agency.

Christian Lepine, Archbishop of Montreal

Montreal archdiocese launches real estate arm aimed at maximizing social impact

March 28, 2025 No Comments

As Montreal grapples with growing homelessness, the Catholic archdiocese in the city is forming a new real estate arm that it says will help ensure any redevelopment of church properties addresses “pressing community needs.”

Federal government promises $2.55B in low-cost loans to build Toronto rental homes

March 20, 2025 No Comments

The federal government is promising billions in low-cost financing to help build thousands of rental homes in Toronto, including more than a thousand affordable units.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces new cabinet with familiar names, few changes

March 19, 2025 No Comments

By Liam Casey and Allison Jones Ontario Premier Doug Ford named a new cabinet Wednesday with many familiar faces to tackle the challenges that a

B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over ‘uncertain financial times’