Canadian Real Estate Market Stats
- Tips for Navigating an Assignment Sale
An assignment sale in real estate allows the original buyer of a pre-construction property to sell their rights to the unit before construction is completed and transferred. This can be a strategic move, but it is a complex transaction with legal nuances. Before starting an assignment sale, make sure to understand all the related components.  […]
Published: Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:35:03 +0000 - Falling Savings and Rising Risk: Canada’s Household Finances and Real Estate
Household finances in Canada are shifting in a way that could have broad economic consequences. Recent data shows Canadians are relying more on their savings to fund spending, raising questions about long-term financial stability and the outlook for housing markets. Canadians are spending more, but they are doing so by tapping into their savings rather […]
Published: Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:46:23 +0000 - Managing Your Canadian Rental Property from a Distance: Strategies for International and Absentee Investors
Owning a rental property in Canada can be rewarding, but for investors who live outside the city, province, or even the country, management comes with unique challenges. Tenants, maintenance, and legal requirements all demand attention, and when you are not on site, small issues can quickly become big ones. With the right systems in place […]
Published: Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:40:57 +0000 - Diverging Trends in Homeowner and Rental Construction
Across Canada’s major metropolitan areas, housing construction is showing a clear split between homeowner-oriented projects, including single-family homes and condos, and purpose-built rentals. Construction on the first group is dropping to levels not seen since the Financial Crisis, while the latter is experiencing a surge of new activity. This divergence is reshaping the supply outlook […]
Published: Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:20:38 +0000 - The Reef: Sustainable Luxury Living on Playa Bonita in the Dominican Republic
Las Terrenas, once a small fishing village on the Samaná Peninsula of the Dominican Republic, has evolved into one of the Caribbean’s most compelling real estate markets. Infrastructure improvements, strong tourism growth, and rising international demand for beachfront living have positioned the town as a magnet for both lifestyle buyers and investors. Catering to this […]
Published: Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:10:57 +0000 - CBRE Q2 2025 Canadian Investment Overview: Office and Hotels Stand Out Amid Broad Sector Shifts
Canada’s commercial real estate market is sending mixed signals in 2025, with some asset classes surging while others retreat. CBRE’s Canadian Investment Overview for Q2 2025, released in September, shows that total investment volumes continue to hold steady above the $10 billion mark for the third consecutive quarter. However, while overall investment volumes remain steady, […]
Published: Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:50:44 +0000 - Ontario’s Next Hotspots: Where Smart Investors Are Finding Hidden Gold Zones
Real estate investors have traditionally leaned heavily on a few key cities in Canada, such as Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal. The GTA in particular was popular, with its robust immigration inflows, thriving job market, and seemingly endless housing demand, which generated strong appreciation and reliable returns. However, more recently, prices in the GTA have […]
Published: Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:12:49 +0000 - Canadians Shifting Away from U.S. Properties: What this Could Mean for Domestic Real Estate
A new Royal LePage® survey points to an emerging trend among Canadians who own property in the United States; many of them are preparing to sell. Even more noteworthy for Canadian real estate is that a significant share of these owners intend to reinvest their proceeds back into Canada, a move that could influence domestic […]
Published: Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:23:37 +0000 - Is Toronto’s Condo Market a Repeat of the 1990s, or Heading Towards a More Balanced Recovery?
Toronto’s condominium market has cooled, with sales slowing and new projects facing delays. This shift has led to uncertainties, and has invited comparisons to the early 1990s, when a sharp downturn reshaped the city’s housing landscape. However, a new analysis by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) points to important differences. While acknowledging today’s […]
Published: Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:56:51 +0000 - Zoning Regulations and Their Impact on Multi-Use Property Investments
Multi-use properties, where residential, commercial, retail, or even industrial functions are combined within a single building or site, have become increasingly attractive to investors. They offer diversified revenue streams, resilience in changing markets, and the ability to meet shifting community needs. However, their success is highly dependent on zoning regulations.  Zoning dictates how land can […]
Published: Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:30:21 +0000