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B.C. developers look ahead, see potential housing supply issue
B.C. developers see potential future housing supply issue
There was a time when the housing crisis was a supply issue. Then it evolved into more of an affordability issue. These days, prices and rents are down and developers are once again becoming concerned about future housing supply.
Beyond the Curb Canada’s housing prices are falling. Why isn’t that good news?Joel FoxCo-founder and COO, Ownright |
Billy Bishop jets may sink Toronto's waterfront housing
It remains unclear how plans to build new housing on Toronto's eastern waterfront will be affected by an airport expansion the Ontario government says would increase the number of passengers five-fold - from two million annually to 10 million.
Designing for the long game: Condo-to-rental conversions
GUEST SUBMISSION: Over the past two decades, condominium development has dominated Toronto’s housing landscape. It shaped our skyline, fuelled growth and, particularly in the last decade, became the city’s de facto rental supply through an investor-driven, shadow rental market.
The AI 'homies' coming for real estate busywork
Shemeer Ahmad, CEO of Vaughan, Ont.-based Valery Real Estate Inc., believes AI can handle much of the administrative work that consumes agents’ days. He recently launched Homie, a suite of AI-powered virtual assistants designed specifically for real estate workflows.
In a rattled market, sellers look optimistically to spring
Real estate watchers in Canada often feel their most buoyant as the spring market reaches prime time. This year, the atmosphere is filled with suspense.
Condo pre-sales plummet in Metro Vancouver
There is another sign of the slumping condo market in Metro Vancouver: pre-construction sales have crashed. In Q1 of 2021, nearly 6,000 pre-construction units were sold across B.C. In Q1 of this year, there were 124.
Glut of new homes starts to unhinge Alberta market
In the wake of a construction boom, townhouses have become a compelling alternative for young Calgary families. But a record number of completions has created a glut of unsold, new-build inventory at price points out of reach for first-time buyers.
Questions raised over how housing starts are measured
Housing start data remained strong in 2025 and early 2026, even as condo sales hit record lows and project cancellations surged, raising questions about how accurately the metric reflects current conditions.
Ontario moves to allow building homes on smaller lots
An Ontario proposal to allow land to be subdivided into smaller parcels for new housing developments could mean big changes. The regulation would set 175 square metres as the minimum for subdivided land across the province.
Majority of Canadians say their home falls short
When it comes to where Canadians are living, there’s a wide gap between what people want and what they have. Fifty-five per cent of Canadians say they're not living in their ideal home, according to a new survey.
Inside the iconic West Vancouver 'treehouse'
Originally designed and built in 1973 by famed architect Barry Griblin, this home sits above Fisherman’s Cove Marina in Eagle Harbour. It’s on the market for the first time in decades, listed for just over $2 million.
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