MAY 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 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 28, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The New Brunswick government added millions to a popular and significant housing program where the benefit follows the tenant and not the landlord. We review the program highlights and how to qualify including advocacy groups and their positive thoughts. ...
read moreNEWS & EVENTS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK
Spring is here and so is charity golf season: The 32nd Cohen Highley Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of Community Living London ~ HDAA Charity Tournament ~ Greenwin Cares in support of ITEC ~ OHBA Golf Classic. Other events: FRPO Let’s Build Ontario Campaign ~ GTAA Spring HOPE Food Drive ~ BILD for the Custom Builder ~ Renovator Summer Social ...
read moreMAY 26, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Tariffs and the downturns in the economy are having an effect on the housing market, with declines seen across most markets in Canada with the Condo market being hit the hardest. ...
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 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 21, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The government of Ontario released their annual budget and housing is picking up where it left off which, unfortunately, hasn’t lived up to expectations. Although, the budget was heavy on how to deal with the US tariffs, there were specifics on housing. Criticism, both positive and negative were shared, including the new housing minister acknowledging challenges....
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Find out what the week’s hottest events are: Cohen Highley Charity Golf ~ HDAA Charity Golf ~ Greenwin Cares Charity Golf ~ HDAA Dinner Meeting ~ FRPO Let’s Build Ontario Campaign ~ GTAA Spring HOPE Food Drive ~ BILD Beach Volleyball Tournament...
read moreMAY 19, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The new federal housing minister has been sworn in. We go over his history, his outlook and the criticisms. ...
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