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. ...
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! ...
read moreAPRIL 17, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The US imposed tariffs are having negative effects on Canada, however they may be having the opposite effect on the commercial industry including a depressed Canadian dollar. Overall, the commercial market hasn’t felt the effects – yet! ...
read moreAPRIL 10, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
During these uncertain timeS, the safety of the multi residential industry has caught the attention of Canadian developers, increasing the supply. ...
read moreAPRIL 3, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A recent study from FRPO and Urbanation is giving us a look at the next decade and the numbers don’t look good. ...
read moreMARCH 27, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The BC government is reassessing housing programs giving optimism to developers. Depending on the program, some are applauding and some have doubts. ...
read moreMARCH 20, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK
A recent National Housing Council report says Canada specifically needs to address its non-market housing. ...
read moreMARCH 13, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The BC government recently released their Provincial budget for 2025 with tariffs being the main focus. ...
read moreMARCH 6, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Inflation, the job market, interest rates, tariffs will all play a role in the strength of the Canadian economy moving forward. ...
read moreSASKATCHEWAN’S VACANCY RATE CLIMBED SLIGHTLY TO 2.7 PER CENT IN 2024
Saskatchewan’s rental market saw a shift in 2024, with vacancy rates in cities with over 10,000 people rising to 2.7 per cent, up from 2.4 per cent in 2023, according to The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Cameron Choquette, CEO of Rental Housing Saskatchewan said there’s a bit of reprieve for rental housing providers and tenants who now have a little more selection. While Saskatchewan is still the most affordable province in the country to rent a home, Choquette said 2.7 per cent...
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