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Ontario’s housing task force has had it with the “not in my backyard” thinking that has prevented development in the province.

This could be HUGE.

Ontario task force aims directly at NIMBYism The report said even a handful of constituents are often enough to derail a project, as local councillors side with the loudest voices.

WHAT! Vancouver's population declined for the first time in 45 years.

Vancouver's population declines for first time in 45 years Vancouver saw its population drop last year as people increasingly left the city for surrounding areas in search of affordable housing.

In mid-December, Livabl reported that a prime slab of Yorkville real estate was the focus of a new high-rise application that would deliver 1,118 condos to the community. This week, the project documents on the City of Toronto development application portal officially became available for public viewing.

Renderings revealed for 79-storey tower proposed for Yorkville’s Bloor Street West strip Toronto’s high-end, high-fashion Yorkville neighbourhood could be getting another condo tower to one of its major intersections.

Wow. First launch in the GTA for 2022, and CentreCourt Inc.’s fourth launch since the pandemic started. 👏

Toronto pre-construction market kicks off with first condo launch of 2022 It’s only six days into the new year, and Toronto’s pre-construction condo market has shown no signs of a slow start to 2022.

Luxury $15 million pre-construction penthouse sets Mississauga record

Camrost Felcorp $15 million penthouse sets Mississauga record Camrost Felcorp Inc. released details of its 10,000 square-foot upper penthouse suite in the third phase of the Exchange District Condos — known as EX3.

This is not a list you really want to be on the Top 3 for.

Victoria passes Toronto as Canada’s second most expensive rental market Victoria has surpassed Toronto as Canada’s second most expensive place to rent, with the average rental price of an unfurnished one-bedroom apartment rising to $1,811 in December.

YIKES!

"Concerns about the supply chain are under hyped as they relate to new home construction."
- Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at ZondaHome.

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Supply chain concerns 'under hyped' in new housing market: Zonda chief economist Supply chain choke points, unpredictable inflation and general uncertainty around the future of the pandemic are enough to make anyone scratch their heads and wonder...

Livabl recently picked Bobby Fijan’s brain, discussing what drew him to floorplans, common mistakes builders make, and space-saving trends including Murphy beds and pint-sized appliances.

Floorplan expert Bobby Fijan on digging into data to maximize space and increase value Livabl recently picked Bobby Fijan’s brain, discussing what drew him to floorplans, common mistakes builders make, and space-saving trends including Murphy beds and pint-sized appliances.

This pro-housing group is combating NIMBYism and anti-housing policies in Toronto

This pro-housing group is combating NIMBYism and anti-housing policies in Toronto One Toronto-based advocacy group is committed to combating NIMBYism and the anti-housing agenda that often thwarts attempts to create desperately-needed diverse housing options in the city.

BREAKING! Here’s a look at the 60-storey tower that could rise above the Irish Embassy Pub in downtown .

Here’s a look at the 60-storey tower that could rise above the Irish Embassy Pub Earlier this month, a zoning by-law amendment application was submitted to the City of Toronto to build a 60-storey mixed-use high-rise with 258 suites at 49 and 51 Yonge Street.

Are you putting money away to give to your kids for their first home?

Rich Canadian parents are giving their kids $145k to buy homes In a report published this week, IG Wealth Management revealed that high-net-worth individuals gave an average of $145,000 to each child for the purchase of a property.