Industry News
B.C. real estate consumers protected by new regs
British Columbia Finance Minister Michael de Jong recently announced new regulations that will help real estate consumers make informed decisions about contract assignments before accepting
Toronto’s luxury real estate market on the rise
According to a new report released by Christie’s International Real Estate and Canadian affiliate Chestnut Park Real Estate of Toronto, Toronto is the world’s second-hottest
Rule tweak proposed for gas furnace retrofits
Proposed amendments to Canada's energy efficiency regulations would introduce more stringent minimum performance standards for 20 categories of appliances and equipment and modify some problematic existing requirements.
Gen Y in Quebec values home ownership: survey
The results of a survey on choices and buying and selling intentions in Quebec’s real estate market commissioned by the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ,
Demand for new GTA condo units grew in Q1
During the first three months of 2016, there were 5,615 new condominium units sold across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), a 32 per cent increase
TREB reports record April home sales
In April 2016, there were 12,085 home sales recorded through the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB)’s MLS System, which is a new record for the
CMHC detects overvaluation in nine CMAs
According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s latest Housing Market Assessment (HMA), overvaluation has been detected in nine Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs), while overbuilding
May 3 most profitable day to list home in GTA
According to data analysis by TheRedPin.com, an online real estate brokerage, homes that are listed for sale on Tuesday, May 3, 2106 are expected to
500 EV charging stations coming to Ontario
Ontario wants to install about 500 EV charging stations along highways and at workplaces, condos and public spaces starting in 2017.
GTA condo sales up 21.2 per cent: TREB
There were 5,974 condominium apartment sales reported through the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB)’s MLS System during the first quarter of 2016, which is a
Del Ridge plants trees to offset new condo project
Del Ridge Homes and Forests Ontario have teamed up to plant over 140,000 trees to offset the energy and carbon footprint created by the new
GTA new condo sales fall 22 per cent YOY: BILD
While new detached home sales saw record increases in March 2016, new condominium units in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experienced falling sales compared to
Office condos set commanding pace
Office condos in Toronto and Vancouver are setting a competitive pace as lease rates continue to rise in these expensive urban centres.
Urbancorp proposes restructuring plan
Urbancorp has announced the Urbancorp Group, its management company, Urbancorp Toronto Management Inc. and five of its subsidiaries, have started restructuring proceedings under the Bankruptcy
Canadians would pay for smart home tech: survey
A recent survey commissioned by Telus finds that 43 per cent of Canadians would be willing to pay more for a home that features the
Foreign buyers investing in newer condos: CMHC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released a new Housing Market Insights (HMI) report focusing on foreign ownership in Canada’s housing markets, a topic
Phase I of Cathedraltown development to launch
Cathedraltown, located east of Highway 404 between Major Mackenzie Drive and Elgin Mills Road in Markham, Ont., will soon host the official launch of The



