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Toronto: 15th Among World’s Best Cities in 2025
Toronto ranked 15th on the list of the world's best cities for its quality of life. Notable for its high tree cover and educational achievements.
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TRREB Calls for Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board to Take Action to Tackle Backlogs
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) released a report addressing inefficiencies in Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) and their impact on the housing market. The report calls for reforms to improve LTB operations, including reinstating in-person hearings, reducing the backlog, enhancing staffing and training, and upgrading technology. With over 53,000 unresolved cases, TRREB…
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Why Toronto Is Among Canada’s Best Young Adult Cities
Toronto, Ontario, is Canada’s largest city with a population of approximately 2.9M people. The avg cost of living in Toronto is $1,516/month, with one-bedroom rentals at $2,500.
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Grey County Gives First Approval to 2025 Budget with 3.3% Tax Levy Increase
Grey County Council has approved its 2025 budget, totaling $302.4 million, with a property levy increase of 3.33%. This will raise the county portion of residential property taxes by $12.95 per $100,000 assessed value, resulting in an estimated annual increase of $37.42 for an average home. Key projects include the Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment, new paramedic…
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GTA Home Prices to Grow 5% by End-2025
Home prices in GTA are projected to rise 5% annually, reaching $1.23 million by Q4 2025. GTA remains one of Canada’s priciest markets, with average home prices above $1 million.
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Things Homeowners Should Check in Winter
Protect Pipes: Insulate exposed pipes to prevent freezing and bursting during cold weather. Seal Air Leaks: Check windows, doors, and outlets for gaps to save on heating costs.
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Council approves new housing plan for Oakville, with hopes of improving affordability
Oakville town council has approved a new Housing Strategy and Action Plan (HSAP) aimed at improving housing choice and affordability. The plan includes nearly 70 actions to address the housing crisis, following extensive public consultation. Key initiatives include developing a Community Planning Permit System, enhancing the Sheridan College Housing Taskforce, and creating guidelines for the…
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GTA Neighbourhoods’ Housing Performance in Mid-Q4
York saw a price drop, down 3 per cent to just under $1.22-million, coupled with a 1 per cent decline in sale to 11,457. Durham posted a 3 per cent price drop to $860,000, and a 3 per cent jump in sales to 8,8682.
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Why Apartments Dominate Ontario’s Housing Market
Ontario's housing market is dominated by apartments, comprising 83.72% of new home sales, signaling a growing urban trend. Single-family homes rank second in Ontario, representing 10% of new sales, highlighting suburban preferences.
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Halton sees rapidly growing wait-list for affordable units amid housing crisis
A new $196-million plan aims to tackle the housing crisis in Halton, where high rents and increased demand for assisted housing have led to visible homelessness. With 1-bedroom apartments averaging over $1,900, many residents struggle to afford housing. The HATCH wait list has grown by 52% since 2021, with over 7,100 names. Shelters are over…
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