SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Canadian economy is showing more and more signs of negativity. Among the many downward trends the labour market, specifically construction, has historically been the one to watch and the numbers don’t look good. So much so that even the government is sounding the alarm. ...
read moreSEPTEMBER 11, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A major investor has recently sold their interest in the Vancouver Squamish development. OPTrust, a major Canadian pension fund, has acquired Westbank’s stake, resulting in equal ownership of phases 1 and 2 between OPTrust and the Squamish Nation. ...
read moreSEPTEMBER 10, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A PEI MLA posted a 45-page document outlining changes he would like to see to the current RTA. He’s also doing research on landlord rights and rent increases. His research included holding an open session with constituents asking for suggestions. The open session was contentious and current tenants didn’t hold back on their thoughts. Unfortunately, advocacy groups, governments and media have purposefully generated a narrative where facts are obscured and reality is distorted. ...
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Believe to Achieve Gala with Greenwin Cares ~ The Buildings Show registration ~ The HDAA Annual Trade Show ~ HDAA Winery Event Action: BILD Walking Tour ~ FRPO Lifetime Achievement Award Webinar: CHBA Adaptiv Home Renovation Course ~ BILD Economic Update ~ 2025 Rental Compensation Survey Webinar 2025 OHBA Annual Conference ...
read moreSEPTEMBER 8, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A couple of new reports revealed the state of the GTA’s apartment industry’s lack of supply and included suggestions as to what can be done to address the issues. ...
read moreSEPTEMBER 5, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Recently, a speech by Governor Tiff Macklem said the Bank is preparing for its 2026 renewal by examining how monetary policy interacts with a housing market that has become increasingly unaffordable for many Canadians. He also explained how the 2% inflation rate has been the influence of the government’s monetary direction and that the target is still the best policy to follow. However, recent history and government spending may change that history according to some experts. ...
read moreSEPTEMBER 4, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The BC government has set the rental rate increase for 2026 at 2.3%. The housing minister explained the increase, with advocacy groups feeling it’s not good enough and want more. Neither seem to take into consideration rental providers and recent history and what providers need. ...
read moreSEPTEMBER 3, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
As Canada continues to transition through all the tariff noise, one real estate vertical appears to be holding its own, especially when compared to the United States. Colliers head of research Adam Jacobs sheds light on what is making Canada attractive to investors in a recent report. ...
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Buildings Show registration ~ HDAA Annual Trade Show and HDAA Winery Event Golf Events: LPMA Golf Tournament ~ RHPNS Annual Golf Tournament Action: BILD Walking Tour Webinar: The CHBA Adaptiv Home Renovation Course ~ BILD Economic Update 2025 OHBA Annual Conference ...
read moreSEPTEMBER 1, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A new housing report from Altus Group on behalf of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), warns us how bad the GTA housing market is and that the current levels are “eclipsing” the 1990s downturn. Experts are expressing warnings. ...
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