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Rosehaven builds Midhurst project around nature trails, value
Rosehaven builds new project around nature trails, value
Rosehaven Homes is building its first project in Midhurst, Ont. Named Springside Trails, the community of 140 detached homes has drawn young, growing families who want sizable dwellings in a nature-oriented neighbourhood with active living options.
 | Beyond the Curb The first-time buyer profile is changing. Here’s what that means for the marketJoel FoxCo-founder and COO, Ownright |
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A 900-home project was ready to go but hit a sewer problem
Housing developer Tom Jarvis has spent more than five years trying to break ground on a 900-home development in Springwater Township, north of Barrie, Ont., but its biggest obstacle became a lack of municipal sewer capacity.
The needless debate over infill vs. outfill housing dev.
There is little doubt Canada needs more housing. Where disagreement lies is in how best to go about it and, in particular, whether to build in already-developed areas (infill) or in suburban regions with cheaper land (outfill).
Toronto condo multiplexes see HST rebate bump
Ontario’s one-year HST rebate on new homes has boosted suburban sales, while condo purchases have continued to languish. But a lesser-known, in-between option in Toronto may be uniquely positioned to benefit from the tax break: the condo multiplex.
Homes under $500K taking up bigger share in Ont. market
New data released by the Municipal Property Assessment Corp. showed that homes valued under $500,000 now account for nearly 24 per cent of Ontario's real estate market, up from 17 per cent in 2022.
B.C. modular pilot targets faster apartment development
Paul Binotto, director of non-profit organization Modular B.C., envisions a small apartment building that comes in six boxes, with pieces that are manufactured in B.C. factories and can be assembled in a day or two.
Development of 147-acre island pits old money against new
Some developers are targeting large properties in Ontario cottage country that have been in families for generations as they look to cater to the uber-wealthy while local cottagers and government try to fight back.
Developer sees market for restored modernist homes
Recreational property developer Graham Kwan raised his family in a Bob Lewis-designed home in North Vancouver and has spent the past year fully renovating it. He now plans to apply that same approach to other properties.
Some home sellers turning to this commercial strategy
As buyers remain cautious, some home sellers are turning to vendor take-back mortgages, a financing arrangement in which the seller acts as the lender and takes payments from the buyer. The strategy is common in commercial real estate.
Should selling real estate require a college diploma?
In Ontario, real estate education is not a credential — it’s a course. That arrangement has held for years without much argument. However, lately, the argument has started, quietly and mostly among instructors: replace the course with a recognized college diploma.
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