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JULY 3, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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JULY 3, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

With incredible amounts of tax payer money from all levels of government pouring billions into the housing market, why are certain markets achieving so little compared to others? The GTA is at record lows while Calgary is at record highs. At first, the answer may not be surprising but the question of what are we building might be what we should be exploring.  ...

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JUNE 26, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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JUNE 26, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

On a recent podcast, CMHC and Housing Insights representatives shared their opinion on the housing market. What they agree on is Canada is just not building enough, so much so, CMHC has reassessed the numbers requires to reach housing affordability. However, something they don’t touch on and worth investigating is, seniors not moving and redefining the “forever” home.  ...

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JUNE 19, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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JUNE 19, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

The latest CMHC report tells the story of years of turmoil in the Condo market, specifically with the two largest markets in Canada – Toronto and Vancouver. To no one’s surprise, the effects are far reaching, affecting everyone from investors to developers to owners.  ...

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JUNE 12, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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JUNE 12, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

The Province of New Brunswick has decided to maintain the current rent cap rate of 3 per cent. The details, the critics and opposition parties all share their thoughts and perspectives.  ...

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JUNE 5, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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JUNE 5, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

The BC government passed the controversial Bill 15 and the negative feedback hasn’t stopped. Indigenous peoples saying they will be the most negatively affected. Even the typically business friendly BC Chamber of Commerce share their less than positive feedback.  ...

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MAY 29, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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MAY 29, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

As the Federal government begins implementing their housing policies, critics are breaking them down. We look at an interview with the CEO of Landlord BC, and the CEO of Wesgroup, giving us insight into BC’s housing industry and how the challenges are transferable to the rest of Canada. Plus, an Avison Young report detailing where investors are putting their money....

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MAY 22, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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MAY 22, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

Now that the Federal cabinet has been sworn in, the next step for housing is implementing all the proposed policies. Unfortunately, they will require more government involvement, which history shows never works out, especially when the government is looking to become a developer.  ...

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MAY 15, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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MAY 15, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

These uncertain economic times we find ourselves in will soon be affecting many mortgage borrowers, even beyond the effects from US tariffs. The sheer number of mortgage renewals is what is worrying most economists, but potential relief and good news may be found with the forecasted BoC interest rate cut.  ...

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MAY 8, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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MAY 8, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

Regardless of the Federal election results, major obstacles confronting the housing crisis exist because of Provincial and Municipal realities. The city of Toronto voted to freeze DC charges, build more low and mid rise housing and the Federal government might be able to kick start with taxes. But recent history shows us government policies might be too much and too late.  ...

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MAY 1, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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MAY 1, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

2025 was supposed to be a great year in Canada for real estate. Now with all the turmoil that’s unfolding – a clash between developers and government is emerging. At the recently held Vancouver Real Estate Forum, a number of industry experts didn’t hold back on sharing their opinion. Also, to no one’s surprise, whenever there is a crisis, advocacy groups try to take advantage, fortunately not all governments buy into their ill advised  policies.  ...

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