You can help shape a human rights-based approach to housing
The federal government launched consultations in order to develop a “human rights-based approach to housing.”
Canadian real estate debt raises red flag, but don’t worry
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a Switzerland-based research and advisory organization comprised of the 60 central member banks that own it, has flagged Canada for a banking crisis in its latest quarterly review.
Home Not Housing: Jay Pitter leads talk to bridge gaps in housing conversations
Last Sunday, a diverse panel met at the Toronto Reference Library for Home Not Housing, the third instalment in Waterfront Toronto’s Future Cities talk series. The afternoon was hosted by placemaking expert Jay Pitter.
Study says there is no land shortage in the GTA
When prices skyrocket and developers (among others) clamour for more developable land, we primarily point at two factors: a shortage of available land and/or the difficulty in developing it. A recent Neptis Foundation study helps negate the former.
Good PR can help combat a scary housing market
In their newly released Housing Policy Playbook, the Toronto Region Board of Trade says young professionals are contemplating fleeing in the face of our lack of both supply and the right mix of homes close to transit.
Buying single? Here’s how much it’ll cost you in the GTA
Mid-February has set in, and the air is rife with paper sentiments and candy promises. Those who are romantically uncoupled could likely do without Valentines Day’s mushy consumerism – but as it turns out, one remains the loneliest number,
2018 may be a bad year for first-time buyers
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its Market Year in Review & Outlook Report, which includes the results of their latest Ipsos consumer survey. There are no big surprises in the report – new policies were set in motion last
Increasing new housing supply should be a priority
High prices, declining inventory and strong sales were the hallmarks of 2017, according to a new release from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). Last year was the fourth-strongest year for new home sales in the GTA
This first-time buyer doesn’t care about cost per square foot
We recently had the opportunity to chat with a first-time buyer about his decision to buy a new construction condo either in downtown Toronto or the Danforth area. As you read through the questions and answers, you’ll find that
More and more buyers priced out of the new condo market
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its new home sales report for December 2017 along with some totals for the year, announcing strong sales amidst declining inventory. There were 44,143 new home sales
