4 ways the government can remove barriers to home ownership
With the federal election right around the corner, REALTOR® associations across Canada came together to make recommendations for all levels of government in an effort to make home ownership more attainable for Canadians.
There are 120 construction cranes active in Toronto right now
Rider Levett Bucknall released its July 2019 Crane Index recently, and Better Dwelling had a few additional details about the report. The Crane Index looks at 13 major cities in North America and tracks the amount of cranes on the skyline.
Toronto’s housing supply shortage could be preventing important life decisions
Have you put off moving? What was the reason? A new report suggests housing supply is tied to a decreasing mobility rate in some of Canada’s largest metro areas, including Montreal, Ottawa-Gatineau, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Toronto.
Greater Toronto Area luxury home market to heat up this spring
It looks like the Greater Toronto Area’s luxury home market will be strong this year compared to 2018, according to a new report from Royal LePage.
Canadian housing market still highly vulnerable as overvaluation eases in Toronto
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its quarterly Housing Market Assessment, reporting that the country’s housing market overall is still highly vulnerable, mostly due to price acceleration and overvaluation.
Calgary’s luxury home market is in trouble
The Report covers the GTA, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. Vancouver’s top-tier market is expected to pick up steam this spring. Montreal will remain steady and strong, and the GTA is staying resilient. All good news. We can’t say the same for Calgary.
What can Toronto learn from the Calgary real estate market?
The Calgary Real Estate Board recently released its monthly resale figures for August 2018, reporting gains in new listings, easing sales, and high inventory levels.
Toronto ties Tokyo as the seventh most liveable city in the world
The Economist Intelligence Unit released its Global Liveability Index 2018, and three Canadian cities made it into the top 10!
CREA blames stress test for fewer home sales across Canada
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its monthly national housing market report for April 2018, announcing a big drop in sales.
RioCan Living throws its hat into the residential ring
RioCan recently made a big announcement – their new division, RioCan Living, will focus on developing residential communities in six major markets.
