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Julie Di Lorenzo named to Order of Ontario

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Julie Di Lorenzo named to Order of Ontario

A trailblazer for women in the real estate industry, Julie Di Lorenzo has been actively involved in all aspects of high-rise residential development for nearly 40 years.
Interest rates subdue multifamily development

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Interest rates subdue multifamily developers

Fallout from higher interest rates may continue to subdue multifamily development, but lenders express more confidence in prospects for new purpose-built rental and high-rise condominium projects next year.
Quebec home inspectors get standardized rules

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Quebec home inspectors get standardized rules

Quebec is introducing standardized certification and skills upgrading requirements for home inspectors who conduct assessments related to sales transactions.
Brokerage to end dual listing on TSX and NASDAQ

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Brokerage to end dual listing on TSX and NASDAQ

The Real Brokerage Inc. cites “minimal trading volume” in return for duplicate administrative expenses in the decision to voluntarily delist from the TSX.
Ontario eyes purchase agreements for new builds

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Ontario eyes purchase agreements for new builds

The Ontario government is considering whether to mandate the legal review of purchase agreements for units in new condominium developments.

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Superstar Superintendents – Finding a First-Class Building Support Team

Property managers with someone trustworthy on-site, who answers their phone or responds in a reasonable time frame, have an advantage. A building’s staff are the
Ontario awaits patchy debut of discount power

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Ontario awaits patchy debut of discount power

Most condominium corporations and rental housing landlords will need to make capital investments in energy storage to realize the benefits of Ontario's ultra-low overnight electricity rate.
B.C. to ease rules for strata EV expenditures

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B.C. to ease rules for strata EV expenditures

Under proposed new legislation, strata corporations would need fewer votes to authorize capital spending and/or building alterations to accommodate EV charging stations,

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Mould & Fan Coils: A risk you can’t ignore

One of the more desirable "hot spots" for mould growth in condominiums is within fan coil units (FCUs). And left to grow, mould can become a significant health risk to occupants and lead to costly building repairs.
Storage facilities surge linked to cozy condos

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Storage facilities surge linked to cozy condos

Cozy condo units are linked to the rising profile of storage facilities among commercial real estate’s alternative asset classes.
Ontario proposes sunset for timeshare contracts

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Ontario proposes sunset for timeshare contracts

The Ontario government is considering a 10-year exit horizon for timeshare contracts as part of its update to the Consumer Protection Act.
Montreal condo developer joins Order of Canada

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Montreal condo developer joins Order of Canada

Samuel Gewurz, president of Proment Corporation and a pioneering builder on Montreal’s Ȋle des Soeurs, has been named to the Order of Canada.
Condo project financing confronts new math

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Condo project financing confronts new math

More cautious criteria for condo project financing could upend some development pro formas and potentially constrain housing starts in the coming months.

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Winning strategies for sustainable construction

Sustainability remains high on the construction industry’s agenda. Fortunately, there are proven ways to embed sustainability in any project
Housing supply-demand imbalance set to persist

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Housing supply-demand imbalance set to persist

Recent CMHC analysis concludes that approximately 3.5 million additional dwelling units are needed to meet demand and pull prices back into closer alignment with purchasers’ and tenants’ incomes.
Offshore single-family rental REITs sidelined

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Offshore single-family rental REITs sidelined

A two-year prohibition on foreign investors acquiring single residential dwellings, duplexes or triplexes is set to begin January 1, 2023.
Rules for first home savings accounts unveiled

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Rules for first home savings accounts unveiled

As proposed, Canada’s first home savings accounts (FHSAs) would share features with both registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs),