Hamilton City Council Backs New Affordable Housing ‘Road Map’

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The city of Hamilton has developed a new housing “road map” aimed at tackling the affordability crisis in the city. The strategy, which is intended to deliver immediate action while also playing the long game, is based on four pillars: building, buying, repairing, and supporting affordable housing. To implement this strategy, a new housing secretariat […]

CREA predicts 4.8% drop in average home price by end of year, followed by 4.7% rise in 2024

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The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently released its latest predictions for the country’s housing market, and the outlook is mixed. While home prices are expected to decline this year, the association anticipates a rebound in 2024. However, home sales are projected to drop in 2023 before recovering in the following year. According to CREA, […]

Ontario Announces Tenant Protection Measures Aimed at Reducing Hearing Wait Times

The Ontario government has announced a $6.5 million investment to bolster support for tenants in the province. The funding aims to increase the number of adjudicators and staff at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) to improve service and reduce case backlogs. An additional 40 adjudicators and five staff members will be appointed to help […]

Buying a Home in Canada Now Requires Higher Income, Report Shows

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According to a report by Ratehub.ca, homebuyers in Canada now need a higher income to be able to purchase a house, despite the fact that home sales have risen nationwide in March. Although 41,636 homes were sold across the country, a 1.4% increase from February, this number is still 34.4% lower than what it was […]

Housing Starts in Canada Declined in March, Says CMHC

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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) reports that the construction of new homes in Canada increased in several major cities last year. The national housing agency’s annual housing supply report, released on Wednesday, showed mixed growth in residential construction across six key areas in 2022, but the majority saw an increase in housing starts. […]