Canada Construction Market Size, Trends and Sector Forecast to 2030
Did you know Canada’s construction industry is set to grow 2.6% in 2026 and keep rising? 🚧🏗️ From affordable housing to renewable energy, big government investments are fueling the boom—despite rising costs. ...
$1.5-billion federal fund aims to protect 7,000 affordable rental homes across Canada
Did you know Canada is investing $1.5B to help preserve 7,000 affordable rental homes? 🏘️ This new fund empowers communities and non-profits to secure housing for the future. Applications ...
First-Time Home Buyers and the GST Rebate: The New-Home Rules Buyers Must Understand
Thinking of buying your first home? 🏡 Big news: Starting March 2026, you could get GST relief on new homes up to $1.5M—with full exemption up to $1M! But not all homes qualify. Ready to see ...
Oshawa home prices jump 4.1 per cent to $679,861 in September 2026
Oshawa homes just hit an average of $679,861—a 4.1% jump since last month! 📈 But sales are down nearly 28% year-over-year. Curious what this means for buyers and sellers? 🏡💡 Let’s talk in the comments!
Thinking about underpinning? What GTA homeowners should know before digging down
Many GTA homeowners are considering lowering their basement floors through underpinning—a move that can transform a cramped space into a full-height, usable area. Having grown up in Durham and ...
Tariff-Exposed Areas in Canada Enjoy Rapid Rent Relief
As someone who’s always had a close eye on the Durham Region real estate market, I’ve noticed how larger economic shifts can have a direct impact on our local communities. A recent report highlights that average rent ...
Oshawa Homes Now More Affordable at $652,775 in August
As someone who has called Durham home all my life, I keep a close eye on our local market shifts—especially when they’re as significant as what we’re seeing in Oshawa. In August 2026, the average home price in Oshawa came ...
Single-Family Homes Enjoy Stable Market with Steady Demand
August brought a noticeable shift for homebuyers across the Greater Toronto Area, with competition taking a step back. Only 2% of neighbourhoods saw homes selling above asking, while the vast majority—79%—were ...
Durham Region Homes Remain Affordable at $819,569 in August
As someone who was born and raised right here in Durham Region, I always keep a close eye on our local market trends. In August 2026, the average home price in Durham was $819,569—a decrease of 1.8% from July and ...
Unique Home Type Offers Affordable Opportunities in GTA
As someone who’s spent years guiding buyers and sellers across Durham Region, I pay close attention to shifts in the Greater Toronto Area real estate market—especially when they can impact your next move. Recent data ...
Low-rise new home sales in the GTA continue to reap the benefits of the HST rebate program in July
It’s encouraging to see low-rise new home sales across the Greater Toronto Area continuing their strong momentum, thanks in part to the HST rebate program. July’s numbers tell a ...
Ontario new home sales jump 130 percent after enhanced HST rebate, but condo market still lags
It's been a remarkable quarter for Ontario's new home market—sales have surged by 130% in Q2, with 8,410 units sold. Much of this activity is thanks to the recent enhancement of the ...
New report suggests HST rebate continues to boost single-family new home sales across GTA
Interesting to see how the HST rebate continues to make an impact on our local market: in July, sales of new single-family homes across the GTA reached 781 units—triple the volume ...
Oshawa Homes More Affordable at $693,677 in July 2026
As someone who’s spent a lifetime in Durham Region—both living and working here—I always keep a close eye on the real estate trends that shape our community. July 2026 brought some notable shifts: Oshawa’s average home ...
GTA Condo Market Sees Steady Demand Amid Fewer Listings
The GTA condo market continues to feel the pressure, with July bringing a noticeable shift. While 1,564 condos found new owners, average prices dipped by 7.35%, settling at $535,200. What’s particularly interesting is ...
Neighbourhoods where homes are selling for over asking in the Greater Toronto Area
It’s always fascinating to see how the real estate landscape shifts from month to month. In July, only 3% of Greater Toronto Area neighborhoods saw homes selling above asking price, a decrease ...
HST rebate continues to boost sales of new single-family homes in GTA but condo segment remains sluggish: report
Did you know new home sales in Ontario soared 130% in Q2 2026? 🏡💡 Enhanced HST rebates of up to $130K fueled this boom, helping protect thousands of jobs and ...