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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’

March 19, 2025 No Comments

The British Columbia government says it is cancelling an incentive program meant to entice more homeowners to build secondary suites, saying the decision is “due to uncertain financial times.”

Montreal introduces stricter rules for Airbnb

Two years after fatal fire, Montreal tightens rules on short-term rentals like Airbnb

March 18, 2025 No Comments

Montreal has cracked down on short-term rentals in a bid to ease housing pressure in the city and fight what it calls the “scourge” of illegal listings on Airbnb.

Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax

March 14, 2025 No Comments

The Nova Scotia government’s plan to double a deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers needs to be reconsidered, says the association for the province’s Realtors.

Slower B.C. real estate sales blamed on U.S. tariff uncertainty, association says

March 11, 2025 No Comments

The British Columbia Real Estate Association says tariff uncertainty has slowed housing activity.

Montreal home sales rise in February amid ‘resurgence of overbidding’: board

March 7, 2025 No Comments

Montreal-area home sales rose 7.4% in February compared with the same month a year ago amid a “rapid absorption of active listings.”

Greater Toronto home sales down as mortgage costs, trade war weigh on buyers: board

March 5, 2025 No Comments

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell by more than one-quarter in February compared with a year ago despite buyers maintaining “substantial” negotiating power.

Vancouver home sales fall as market conditions more balanced in February: board

March 4, 2025 No Comments

Home sales declined in the Vancouver area last month, as the city’s real estate board says market conditions were in balanced territory amid a moderate increase in new listings.

Calgary Real Estate Board - February home sales

Calgary home sales fall as supply continues to surge, especially for affordable units

March 3, 2025 No Comments

The Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales in February fell 19.3% from last year but remained above typical levels for the month, as inventory levels continued to grow substantially.

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