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5 infill housing development properties for sale in Durham Region

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5 infill housing dev. properties for sale in Durham Region

Dozens of acres of land planned for single-family homes, townhomes and condos are listed for sale in Durham Region as part of a receivership process for five properties.

Some Canadians are betting big on 3D printed housing

Confronted with high quotes from traditional builders when she was looking into constructing a home in Ontario's Muskoka region, Linda Reisman instead decided to invest her savings — almost $700,000 — in a robotic arm that can 3D print concrete walls.

It’s time to question street width standards

COLUMN: For as long as most developers can remember, street width standards have been treated as untouchable. Yet at a moment when land is scarce, housing pressure is intense, and infrastructure costs are increasing, those standards deserve far more scrutiny.

Housing starts momentum to slow: CMHC

Canada's homebuilders will continue to face headwinds from higher costs, weaker demand and more unsold homes, particularly in the condominium market, as new home construction is set to decline through 2028, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Vancouver homes averaging 100 days on the market

New data shows the average Metro Vancouver home now takes about 100 days to sell as transactions decline and inventory rises. Realtors say buyers continue to attend showings and open houses but are increasingly reluctant to commit.

More Toronto condos are selling in the $300,000s

At the height of the pandemic, 400-square-foot studios were snatched up for over half a million dollars day after day, according to Toronto realtor Grace Chan. Now, she is seeing those same units sell for as low as $349,000.

B.C. ski town properties are getting a 'Buy Canadian' boost

As B.C.’s biggest property markets struggle with a persistent downturn, ski destinations in the province are still showing strength thanks to steady demand, low inventory and a boost from the “Buy Canadian” movement, realtors say.

Ottawa neighbourhood could get new heritage designation

The City of Ottawa’s heritage planning staff are now undertaking a feasibility assessment and in January reported a “high potential” that the Beaverbrook neighbourhood would meet at least four of the province’s nine criteria for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.

10 ways to take advantage of Canada’s housing 'correction'

OPINION: Just as stock market analysts speak of over-exuberant markets needing a healthy “correction,” it’s clear what is happening now in urban Canadian housing is an opportunity — for would-be buyers as well as governments.

The power of letting the other side say no

COLUMN: Most real estate agents have been trained in sales systems that teach them to move conversations toward yes. But skilled negotiators understand something counterintuitive: when people feel safe saying no, better decisions follow.

Average asking rents in Canada fall for 16th straight month

Asking rents in Canada fell two per cent year-over-year in January to an average of $2,057, marking the 16th consecutive month of annual rent decreases, according to a report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation

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