JULY 18, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The US president announced a 35% tariff increase on Canadian goods, although unwarranted and potentially illegal they could be part of a greater negotiating tactic and a ploy to buy more time. ...
read moreJULY 11, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Canadian industrial market has seen downturn after a few impressive years. The tariff war with the US had a positive impact at the beginning as companies imported their goods but now only a few targeted companies are making waves. As for new construction, none are on the horizon according to multiple reports. ...
read moreJULY 4, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Miss or ill informed housing advocates always bring up Vienna as the answer to Canada’s housing crisis. Now the Austian model is being replicated in other European countries. Fortunately, we have Kevin Russell, Executive Director Rental Housing Nova Scotia, sharing actual facts exposing and countering the argument. ...
read moreJUNE 27, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The declines in the condo market are nothing new, but when we look at the GTA market specifically, the issues run deep for both developers and investors. Have we seen the bottom of this downturn and what’s the potential future look like? ...
read moreJUNE 20, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Federal government’s GST rebate program will save money for first time home buyers, but it appears as thought there is a difference between the PBO and actual numbers the program will cost. Plus, as with any government program, the unintended consequences are what we should pay attention too. ...
read moreJUNE 13, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
An Alberta developer faces charges over return of life lease fees. What is a life lease, how does it work and why does it matter? ...
read moreJUNE 6, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Something not seen in years is now front and centre. GTA and Southern Ontario landlords are trying to lure in tenants with rent-free months, complimentary Wi-Fi and gift cards amid an unprecedented supply of condos. The lower rents are in part due to the recent collapse of the condo industry and Federal policies on immigration also playing a role. So it is a trend, a blip? Find out what the experts are saying. ...
read moreMAY 30, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The housing industry and the economy go hand and hand, so recent slow downs in the economy means we need to pay attention. We also look at the influence of the past few months where tariffs, elections and the end of the carbon tax gave us convoluted data and didn’t paint an accurate picture of the economy. Now, the Bank of Canada will be challenged to lower the lending rates unless the numbers change. ...
read moreMAY 23, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A look at Nova Scotia and fixed term leases, how they’re misunderstood and wrongly criticized. We cover the headlines going over the details and how opponents continue to misrepresent the facts and rely on opinions. With supply up, renters are finding they have more options making this a great example of how the free market can benefit everyone. ...
read moreMAY 16, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
With the April data now available, we look at Quebec and where the positive numbers can be found in the housing market. ...
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