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Canada invests in building more homes in southern Ontario
The Government of Canada is investing nearly $19 million in local manufacturers to enhance homebuilding efficiency and address housing demands in southern Ontario. This initiative supports 10 construction and homebuilding manufacturers and aligns with Canada’s Housing Plan, aimed at ensuring affordable housing access for all Canadians. The focus on local solutions is crucial for increasing…
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Mid-Q1 Housing Trends in East-End Toronto Areas
Avg home prices in Mid-Q1: – East York & Danforth North: ↑ 18.5% MoM to $1.22M – Riverdale & Danforth Southwest: 6.6% MoM to $1.19M – The Beaches & Danforth Southeast: ↑ 8.8% MoM to $1.31M Detached houses: – East York & Danforth North: ↑ 15.6% MoM to $1.4M – Riverdale & Danforth Southwest: ↑…
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Cutting Canadian Home Costs: Crisis Solutions?
Canada's housing supply and affordability crisis worsens as the stock of new housing falls when needed most. Also, new housing is overtaxed, and ~31% of the cost of a new home is due to taxes, fees, levies, and development charges.
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First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide: 10 Steps For Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home requires careful preparation, especially with high housing prices in Canada. A down payment typically ranges from 5% to 20% of the home's price, with additional costs like closing fees, home inspections, and property taxes. First-time buyers can access various incentives, such as the First-Time Home Buyers Incentive and the RRSP Home…
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Trust in Leaders Falters on Housing Solutions
Canadians feel the housing crisis is a top election issue, with no leader offering clear solutions. Survey shows two-thirds of Canadians believe governments should solve the housing crisis but lack trust in them.
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Essential Tenant Check Tips Every Landlord Needs
Find reliable tenants with a comprehensive background check—critical for protecting your investment. thorough tenant background check includes credit history, criminal records, employment verification, and rental history.
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When Should You List Your Home in the GTA?
Want top dollar for your home? April saw the most GTA home sales. Spring dominates sales trends, as 81 neighborhoods peaked in April and 71 in May, making them top-selling months.
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Canada’s big four housing markets favour buyers; tariffs slowing sales
Canada's housing markets are returning to balanced conditions, with home sales declining in February due to economic concerns, particularly from US tariffs. The Toronto market saw a significant drop in transactions, while Edmonton remains strong. Buyers now have more options, leading to downward price trends in major markets. The trade war poses risks to market…
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Canada Invests $19M to Expand Housing in Southern Ontario
Canada invests $19M to help 10 manufacturers expand production and build homes faster in southern Ontario.These investments align with Canada's Housing Plan to enhance accessibility and efficiency in home construction.
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GTA Housing Market Faces 27.4% Sales Decline
Greater Toronto home sales ↓ 27.4% in February 2025 due to high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Only 4,037 homes were sold, ↓ 28.5% MoM, while new listings ↑ 5.4%.