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Canada’s luxury housing market sees growth

Canada's luxury housing markets in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto exceeded analyst expectations in the second half of 2013 and shows no signs of slowing.

Realtors predict rise in Edmonton condo prices

Average Edmonton condo prices are expected to increase in 2014, according to a recent forecast by the Realtors Association of Edmonton.

Mixed-use developments are trending: Report

A recent report identified the proliferation of mixed-use developments in high-density downtown areas, including Toronto, as a trend to watch in 2014.

Seller’s market for Canadian condos: Report

The Royal LePage House Price Survey found that Canadian housing prices increased in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.

Women are leading Canada’s condo market

Single women are driving Canada’s condo market, according to data released by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Ontarians optimistic about housing market

A recent Ipsos Reid poll found that the majority of Ontarians are confident in the current and future state of the housing market.

Vancouver approves Burrard Gateway project

On Dec. 17, Vancouver city council approved the re-zoning the city’s Burrard and Hornby area into a mixed-used development known as Burrard Gateway.

Canada may see 2014 construction slowdown

A new report from Scotiabank forecasts a slowdown in Canadian new home construction for 2014.

Mirvish+Gehry project faces uncertain future

Disagreements between developers and the City of Toronto over the proposed Mirvish+Gehry buildings has put the popular project in jeopardy.

Cities seeing unprecedented condo activity

A report from Royal LePage states that condo activity in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto is significantly higher today than in recent years.

GTA home buyers choosing location over size

A new report from RBC and the Pembina Institute states that a lack of affordable single-family houses in the GTA has prompted many buyers to look to condos.

Montreal condo development enters construction

Construction has started on Devimco Immobilier's latest project in the Griffintown neighbourhood of downtown Montreal.

Toronto condo crash not in sight: Report

BMO’s Canadian Housing Update: Tale of Four Cities report suggests that despite some warning of a future Toronto condo crash, a downturn is not in sight.

City program aims to cut Toronto high-rise waste

The City of Toronto is launching an program to cut down the amount of landfill waste generated by occupants in high-rise residential buildings.

Coffee giant Van Houtte wins condo award

Van Houtte, a name best known for its coffee, was recognized at November's Gala Habitation for Western Québec for its first condo project.

Toronto condominium sales down, rentals up

A report from Urbanation says Toronto condo sales are in decline, while the number of rentals is on the rise.

InHaus to build new condo in Seattle

Vancouver-based InHaus Development Ltd. is set to begin construction of a new 20-unit condominium near Seattle, Washington.