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. ...
read moreJUNE 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. ...
read moreJUNE 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. ...
read moreJUNE 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. ...
read moreMAY 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....
read moreMAY 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. ...
read moreMAY 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. ...
read moreMAY 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. ...
read moreMAY 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. ...
read moreAPRIL 24, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
For months reports from the condo market have been bleak and a Q 1 report tells us just how bad. In fact the numbers haven’t been this bad in over three decades. Although, the Vancouver market has also been negatively impacted – 2025 does show signs of a potential upswing, but regardless of any potential in the condo market, the Purpose Built Rental Market is benefiting – find out why! ...
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