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August rents

Cooling rents signal shift in housing landscape

Canada's housing landscape is undergoing a transformation, with cooling rents reshaping urban affordability for the 12th straight month.
Multifamily food waste output spurs intervention

Multifamily food waste output spurs intervention

With plans to soon roll out compulsory food waste recycling to all multifamily buildings, the City of Montreal is exploring how to encourage compliance.
U.S. multifamily listing services face lawsuits

U.S. multifamily listing services face lawsuits

Both the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of five state Attorneys General accuse Zillow and Redfin of anti-competitive collusion in newly filed lawsuits.
ground-breaking North Vancouver

New rental project breaks ground in North Vancouver

GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA) celebrated the launch of a new six-storey rental building in North Vancouver on October 2, 2025.
homelessness

Data-driven insights to homelessness in BC

According to 2025 point-in-time counts, eight B.C. communities saw fewer people experiencing homelessness than in 2023, while 12 saw increases.
NS acts on occupancy rights for abuse victims

NS acts on occupancy rights for abuse victims

Proposed changes to Nova Scotia’s Residential Tenancies Act would allow domestic violence sufferers to displace their abusers and retain occupancy rights.
Don Summerville

Don Summerville brings mixed-income living to Leslieville

The mixed-income community includes three new buildings with various home types.
McElhanney

Daniels unveils leadership changes

The Daniels Corporation announced a series of executive appointments designed to position the company for long-term growth.

Proposal submitted to redevelop iconic Saint Luke’s

Kindred Works aims to redevelop Toronto's iconic Saint Luke’s church and schoolhouse into a vibrant, mixed-use community hub.

Construction begins on two new Langley housing projects

Construction is underway on two new development sites in the Township of Langley, BC, marking a significant step forward in the province's efforts to expand housing.
rental housing gap

Housing supply report reveals regional differences

Toronto is on track for its lowest annual housing starts total in 30 years.
rent declines

Graywood expands into build-to-rent sector

The move responds to current market demands and a diversified approach to addressing Toronto's housing needs.
rate cut

Canada’s rental squeeze continues despite rate cut

While lower interest rates may ease mortgage payments for property owners, they do little to close the affordability gap that leaves many renters one paycheque away from missing payments.
housing market

Nearly 600 new homes proposed for Surrey

A new proposal in Surrey will bring almost 600 new homes and shelter spaces to the community through three new BC Housing-funded developments.
affordable

Feds give $85.5M for sustainable affordable housing 

The federal government and FCM unveiled an $85.5-million funding boost for energy-efficient and affordable housing as the country champions Green Buildings Week.
homelessness

Barrie declares State of Emergency over homelessness

The City of Barrie has declared a state of emergency in response to the worsening homelessness crisis that has ignited public safety concerns.
Yardi

Residential rent prices continue to slide

Average residential rent prices in Canada have fallen for the 11th consecutive month in August, according to the latest National Rent Report.