housing

The federal and provincial governments have reached a bilateral agreement to prioritize affordable housing under the National Housing Strategy (NHS) for families, Indigenous communities and vulnerable Canadians in Nova Scotia.This…

The August National Rent Report, produced by Rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting, shows affordability for low-income Canadians looking for a place to rent is worse than reported in mid-July by the Canadian Centre For Policy…

A recent report released by the Toronto Real Estate Board highlights a 24.3 per cent increase in sales in July 2019. On a month-over-month basis, sales were up by 5.1 per cent, after preliminary seasonal adjustment.New listings…

Habitat for Humanity Canada and its affiliated organizations across the country will receive a $32.4 million financial commitment over three years (2019-2021) from the federal government.Today, I announced $32.4 million over three years…

RE/MAX of Ontario-Atlantic Canada’s latest report on detached homes in the Greater Toronto Area states that the bounce-back in single-detached home sales is contributing to an uptick in average price. More than 50 per cent of neighbourhoods…

TORONTO — A growing trend among Toronto-area seniors to delay downsizing efforts and remain in their homes for longer could indicate future housing pressures for younger generations, a new report said Thursday.The Canada Mortgage and…

TORONTO — The Greater Toronto Area's home price index was up 4.4 per cent last month as the supply of properties for sale tightened and the number of sales jumped 24.3 per cent from July last year, the Toronto Real Estate Board reports.…

VANCOUVER — Home sales in Metro Vancouver rebounded in July, making the traditionally slow selling period the second highest month for demand this year.Figures from the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board show residential sales…

After three years of high vulnerability, Vancouver presents evidence of moderate vulnerability, while the rest of Canada continues to exhibit a moderate degree of vulnerability, according to a recent Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation…

As part of the More Homes, More Choice: Ontario's Housing Supply Action Plan, the government is consulting on proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) — which sets out direction for land use planning in the province.…