The residential construction industry is facing its most challenging environment ever due to a perfect storm of stifling taxation, rising material costs, unpredictable market forces like tariffs, and myriad other issues. Cumbersome planning approvals processes and restrictive regulatory policies are also delaying new home construction and significantly adding to the cost, so much so that

When evaluating real estate investment opportunities in suburban and urban fringe markets, considering the distinctions between master-planned communities and conventional subdivisions is critical. While both options offer potential for residential development, they differ substantially in design philosophy, infrastructure, amenities, regulatory oversight, and ultimately, investment risk and return profiles. For investors seeking to maximize long-term value,

Toronto’s housing market appears to be in a period of transition, with short-term volatility masking deeper structural challenges. Affordability remains stretched, ownership housing construction is slowing sharply, and the market is showing a split, with sales activity starting to rebound after hitting historic lows, while longer-term supply pipelines for single-family homes and condos are weakening.

Real estate investors are constantly balancing the dual priorities of building long-term wealth through property ownership and maintaining liquidity to capitalize on emerging opportunities. While mortgages and lines of credit provide some flexibility, these tools are limited by debt ratios, interest rates, and market conditions. A strategy gaining traction among high-net-worth Canadian investors involves using

Canada’s housing market is being pulled in different directions by interest rates, affordability pressures, and shifting population dynamics. New analysis from Edge Realty Analytics, in an August report, highlights how these broader forces are likely to shape both housing demand and supply. Interest Rates and Affordability The Bank of Canada’s policy path remains a central