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Uptick in GTA home sales expected in 2026

Greater Toronto Area resale housing market conditions tightened year-over-year in February 2026.
Pinnacle

Pinnacle SkyTower reaches 106-storey milestone

Pinnacle SkyTower has topped off at 106 storeys, officially making it the tallest tower in Canada.
housing

Housing costs remain elevated in urban centres

Unaffordable housing costs persist in several urban centres across Canada despite recent improvements. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) latest Housing Affordability Composite Index (HACI)
Mississauga redevelopment

Mississauga moves to unlock more housing

The City says it is moving forward with a comprehensive review of its urban design requirements in an effort to boost housing supply and improve affordability.
commission rules

Vancouver realtor commission rules under scrutiny

The Competition Bureau is advancing its ongoing investigation into real estate commission rules.
RECO

RECO updates claimants on iPro payments

Agents affected by the iPro matter are being fully compensated for eligible commission protection claims.
Bergeron

Concert Properties Christine Bergeron passes away

Concert Properties CEO and prominent B.C. business leader Christine Bergeron passed away on February 13, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
EV

EV charger funds directed to condo/strata corps

Nearly $6.2 million to install 2,067 EV chargers in 25 different condo/strata buildings comes through a new allocation of funds from the ongoing zero-emission vehicle infrastructure program.
public capital

CMHC forecasts prolonged slowdown for homebuilding sector

Canada’s homebuilders are bracing for continued challenges due to higher construction costs, softer demand, and rising inventories in most markets.
rental

GTA analysts forecast stable home prices in 2026

TRREB’s 2026 Market Outlook forecasts more choice for buyers amid elevated supply levels.
affordability

New poll sheds light on housing affordability

A recent opinion poll from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association sheds light on the federal policies needed to restore confidence in the housing market.
NS borrowers offered down payment reduction

NS borrowers offered down payment reduction

A 2 per cent down payment could open up financing for first-time homebuyers in Nova Scotia if they apply for a mortgage through one of the province’s 11 participating credit unions.
New condo sales

New condo sales in GTHA fall to 34-year low

New condo sales declined for a fourth consecutive year amid buyer defaults and record high project cancellations.
home

New home-selling conditions hit critical low in Canada

The Q4 2025 Housing Market Index from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association signals a further slowdown in future housing starts.
housing

Spring homebuyers gain edge over last year

Analysts expect Canada’s spring housing market activity to rise moderately as buyers respond to lower borrowing costs and improved affordability.
REMAX

Toronto real estate family moves 17 offices to REMAX

A Toronto real estate family has brought its 17-office brokerage group to the global REMAX brand.
ACMO

ACMO mourns founding member John Dzenekoj

John Dzenekoj, a founding member of the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario, has passed away.