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Development Projects
Swansea Mews, Tridel-YMCA Collab Among Toronto City Council March Approvals
The green-lit slate includes projects that will be rolled out under the Toronto Builds policy framework, such as the highly anticipated revitalization of Swansea Mews.
Apr 02, 2026
Real Estate News
In Real Estate, What Is 'Luxury'? (And Who Gets To Define It?)
The meaning of "luxury" is changing. In today’s climate, luxury real estate is being defined by three distinct pillars.
Industry
Moving Day: March 2026 Industry Hires And Promotions
For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development industry saw in March 2026.
Real Estate News
Metro Vancouver Regional District To Invest $150M Towards Expanding Housing Portfolio
The Metro Vancouver Regional District currently has a portfolio of 3,400 units, and is looking to add 2,000 more across the next 10 years.
Rental Is Having A Moment, And This Firm Is Building For It
Now, as demand for rental housing intensifies, Hazelview is ready to continue building — at scale, with impact, and with the conviction that comes from being prepared.
Affordable Housing
Carney, Ford Announce $8.8B Deal To Cut Ontario Development Charges By Up To 50%
The federal-provincial partnership will cost-match funding for housing-enabling infrastructure over 10 years, targeting municipalities that cover roughly 80% of Ontario's population.
Real Estate News
GTA New Home Sales Tick Higher As HST Cut Sets Stage For Recovery: BILD
While February sales remained 76% below the 10-year average, BILD says recently announced HST relief on new homes, combined with moderating prices and strong inventory, creates a compelling case for buyers to act.
Commercial
Canadian Commercial Real Estate Is Warming Up To AI, But Slowly
For companies with smaller portfolios and less capital, AI overhauls and massive returns aren't a quick process. Still, optimism surrounding the autonomous tech persists.
Real Estate News
Ross McCredie On: Douglas Elliman Canada, Sutton Group, And The Luxury Market
After growing Sotheby's International Realty Canada, Ross McCredie took over Sutton Group, and will now be bringing Douglas Elliman to Canada.
Real Estate News
Ontario Expands HST Rebate, Eliminates Tax On New Homes Up To $1M
The move builds on previous changes aimed at first-time buyers, but significantly widens the scope — both in terms of who qualifies and the price points covered.
Real Estate News
OREA Pushes For Development Charge Reform, Makes Several Recommendations
The Ontario Real Estate Association called development charges "one of the most direct levers available to reduce costs and accelerate construction" of new housing.
Breaking News
The Great Canadian Dream Of Homeownership Isn’t Dead, But It Is Evolving
For a new generation of buyers, getting in may look different, take longer, and require more creativity than ever before.
Commercial
How Lenders See Canada's 2026 Commercial Real Estate Market
For the first time in a decade, Vancouver is now the top market in terms of lender sentiment. The sentiment around office is also rebounding.
Construction
Construction Costs Stabilized In 2025, Expected To Align With Inflation In 2026
For 2026, BTY Group is projecting real GDP growth of 1.5% (after growing 1.7% in 2025), an unemployment rate of 6.9%, and 250,000 housing starts, but emphasizes that there continues to be a “high degree of uncertainty around economic relationships with the United States.”
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