Industry News
GTA home prices rise by up to 48% since COVID
Many people are relocating out of Toronto to the suburbs, driving home prices up. Here's where the highest appreciation is occurring.
Ontario further extends deadline for virtual meetings
The Ontario government has extended the deadline for condo corporations to hold their meetings virtually and permit electronic voting without a bylaw.
Property Management Institute of Canada partners with MediaEdge Communications
The industry partnership will develop a series of certificates leading to a Canadian Building Operator designation.
First-of-its-kind certification for chairing virtual meetings
More than 70 board members and condo managers recently completed a workshop to earn the industry's first certification for chairing virtual meetings.
Conspiracy charges laid after years-long bid-rigging inquiry
A years-long inquiry into allegations of bid-rigging and conspiracy in the supply of condo refurbishment services has finally wrapped up.
Strong housing market to power through 2021
Some analysts predicted that mortgage defaults would rise during the pandemic, but this hasn't been the case.
AMO designation marks diamond anniversary
The first AMO credentials to signify real estate management companies adhered to IREM's then novel certification standards were conferred in March 1946.
Minto’s latest condo a geoexchange first
Minto Communities GTA will debut its first multi-residential geoexchange energy system with the launch of North Oak condo.
M City expands with ultra tech-savvy plans
The latest residential addition to Mississauga's M City is expected to raise the bar for smart living in Canada.
RCCAO appoints Nadia Todorova executive director
Nadia Todorova has been appointed as executive director of the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO), a leading industry advocate for infrastructure investment.
ULI Toronto extends noms for WLI Championship Team
Industry members are asked to nominate a female-identified leader in the Greater Toronto and Greater Golden Horseshoe region.
Alberta’s education mill rate nudges up 0.1 bps
Alberta’s education mill rate has nudged up 0.1 basis point, adding $0.01 per $1,000 of assessed value to the provincial portion of property tax bills.
One quarter of millennials bought a home during COVID
About 40 per cent have already racked up savings since the pandemic began, according to a new survey. The majority say remote work has made it more likely they will move further from employers.
Scam callers claiming to be Tarion persist during pandemic
Tarion flagged the issue last June when it first came to light. Homeowners on the receiving end of the phone calls were offered tax refunds and asked for banking information.
Upfront costs hinder access to energy savings
More than 110 industry associations, building service/product providers and public advocacy and community development groups are voicing support for no-cost incentives targeted specifically to low-income households.
Study finds human cost of transit-oriented development
Transit-oriented development can be a blessing and a curse for communities, suggests a new UBC study.
EllisDon Community Builders to deliver affordable housing
EllisDon has launched EllisDon Community Builders, a new group to assist clients who wish to deliver affordable and supportive housing.


















