AUGUST 7, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
In order to improve the development process for non-market housing, the city of Surrey is making changes to their rezoning laws. The new policies are intended to address the need for non market housing and improve future development. ...
read moreJULY 31, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Companies are implementing back to work mandates, the latest are Canadian banks. Since COVID, commercial office space has struggled, but with adjustments to the industry and return to work mandates, competition for prime leases are becoming a premium. Experts are weighing in on how best to deal with the influx of employees. Another issue is what happens to Canadians who migrated to more affordable provinces during the pandemic while maintaining their full time positions. ...
read moreJULY 24, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
After years of government over spending along with the US tariff war, investments in Canada are now showing signs of trouble. Statistics Canada’s report on foreign and domestic investments stalling could have both immediate and long term effects, what are they why should we care. ...
read moreJULY 17, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
New housing data shows the housing market is not doing well due to many factors and with the ongoing tariff threats the numbers aren’t getting any better. As declines in the housing market continue other aspects on the economy are being affected and now long range job losses are starting to emerge. ...
read moreJULY 10, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The month of May gave us hope that the housing market turned the corner, but new data shows that might not be the case. We break down the different Canadian markets, including Toronto hitting a historic low and Vancouver fairing a bit better but not much. Even the hot Calgary market isn’t immune to bad news. ...
read moreJULY 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. ...
read moreJUNE 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. ...
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