A Deal of a Lifetime!

Monday, April 21, 2025

The malaise of the G.T.A. condo market is no longer a secret! If things do not change, casual investors within the G.T.A. could stand to lose $12–15 billion in equity over the next 24 months. To cushion the blow for developers and lenders, the Gnomes of Bay Street have created a new form of finan...

Canadian Housing Market – March 2025 Snapshot

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

🏠 Home Sales Fell 4.8% in March compared to February. Down 20% from the recent high in November 2024. On a year-over-year basis, sales were down 9.3%. Lowest March sales volume since 2009. 💵 Home Prices Home Price Index: Down 1% month-over-month. Annually: Index fell 2.1%, nationa...

2025 Predictions for Real Estate in Canada Part 2

Monday, April 7, 2025

Part 2: Continued Predictions for the Canadian Real Estate Market in 2025 While the first part of this analysis addressed broader macroeconomic and market trends, it’s crucial to also explore emerging factors, potential disruptors, and the evolving landscape of Canadian real estate in 2025....

10 Strategies to Lower Housing Costs

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Implement assembly-line home construction. Adopt 3D printing and robotic building technology. Revise zoning laws to allow for options like laneway homes. Develop underutilized land, including brownfields, greenfields, and parking lots. Expand rental housing options. Make publicly owned land avail...

February 2025 Housing Market Update

Monday, March 10, 2025

Market optimism faded in February as trade war fears and harsh weather slowed activity across major cities. Toronto: Home resales plunged 29%, hitting a new cycle low. Increased listings gave buyers leverage, pushing prices down 1.5% month-over-month. Montreal: Sales fell 11%, the steepest drop i...

Mardi Gras Tariff Blues & Housing Prices

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Warren Buffett has famously referred to tariffs as an “act of war” and warned that, unless the tooth fairy intervenes, they are inevitably inflationary. Given this perspective, it’s reasonable to view former President Donald Trump’s declared tariffs as a sign of economic h...

Catch the Rare 7-Planet Parade and the Booming Start of Canada’s Housing Market

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

This Friday, February 28, 2025, a rare 7-planet parade will light up the sky in a mesmerizing display. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, while Neptune and Uranus require a telescope. The best time to see it? Right after sunset – don’t miss out on this onc...

Sellers Take the Lead as Canada’s Housing Market Kicks Off 2025

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The new year has sparked renewed confidence among Canadian home sellers, leading to a surge in new listings across major cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Transaction activity also saw an uptick in markets such as Toronto, Edmonton, and Montreal, signaling that the market is continuin...

The Yin-Yang of the Toronto Condo Crisis

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Currently, nearly 100 uncompleted condo high-rises across the GTA are in financial jeopardy. At the same time, homelessness in Toronto is estimated to exceed 80,000. Such financial crises are often a playground for shrewd investors with deep pockets. But why should REITs and investment firms be t...

2025 Predictions for Real Estate in Canada

Friday, January 10, 2025

Predicting the real estate market in Canada for 2025 involves assessing a range of economic, demographic, and policy factors. While no prediction can be exact, here are some potential trends and developments to watch for in the Canadian real estate market in 2025: 1. Price Stabilization or Slow G...