Over the past few years, anyone paying attention to cities has noticed the same thing: Paris is making bold moves — and the rest of us are watching with a mix of admiration and envy. Whether it’s the new bike lanes running down once car-clogged boulevards, the reclaimed riverbanks, or the growing ne
The Government of British Columbia, through the Crown corporation known as the BC Transportation Financing Authority (BCTFA), has acquired a large industrial property in Richmond, STOREYS has learned.The property is the 10.373-acre property located at 13140 Rice Mill Road — legally known as 13200 Ri
Just over four months after the proponents were unveiled for the redevelopment of the decommissioned Toronto Coach Terminal at 604-610 Bay and 130 Elizabeth streets, Kilmer Group and Tricon Residential have filed plans for the City-owned site. The proposed redevelopment, which is one of eight sides
According to findings from a Municipal Benchmarking Study from the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) released in early March, the City of Edmonton is approving building applications over eight times faster than the nation's most populous city, Toronto.The study looked at 23 municipalities f
After a long road of interest rates hikes, the Bank of Canada has brought its policy rate down by a total of 225 basis points since June, but the tariff curveball has prevented lower rates from reviving the Greater Toronto Area’s housing market. The latest report from the Toronto Regional Real Estat
Over the past few years, "market conditions" have been a constant thorn in the side of the Greater Vancouver real estate market (and beyond). Market conditions have now become much more favourable to buyers, but the buyers are nonetheless missing, says Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR). In March, the
For many real estate brokerages, ensuring compliance with Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) regulations isn’t just about following the rules — it’s about safeguarding their business, their agents, and their reputation. But the Financial Transactions and Reports
In the days following Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's Sunday reveal of his Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut, the proposal has been widely met with praise from those across the real estate and development industries.The policy, introduced 27 days out from the federal election, proposes to eli
Numerous developers have made significant revisions to previously-submitted rezoning proposals in recent months and the latest to do so is Vancouver-based Nicola Wealth Real Estate, the real estate arm of investment management firm Nicola Wealth. The subject site of the proposal is 2219 and 2285 Cam
Last week, when the City of Burnaby approved its new Royal Oak Community Plan, it simultaneously approved a new community plan for Edmonds (as well as one for Cascade Heights), laying the groundwork for the continued densification of the historic neighbourhood.The Edmonds neighbourhood is situated b
From Etobicoke to Scarborough, unassuming parcels of land across the Greater Toronto Area are constantly being eyed up and targeted for housing development by the region's (and country's) array of industrious builders and developers. And, as the City sees a steady stream of building applications, ST
Despite all the economic uncertainty, companies in British Columbia's real estate and development industry continued to hire or promote in March. Several notable industry associations such as the BC Real Estate Association, Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC, and Homebuilders Association Vanc
Like our ever-changing cities and towns, Ontario's real estate and development landscape (and the people who make it run) are also ever-changing. From new hires and retirements to promotions and partnerships, here are all the notable moves, updates, and appointments you should know about from March.
Developers across British Columbia will tell you that they are inundated with new policies and regulations, and part of their frustration lies in the fact that those policies and regulations often vary from municipality to municipality. Recognizing that challenge, the Metro Vancouver Regional Distri
The first step to solving a problem is admitting that the problem exists. Then, you must get a grasp on the extent of the problem. For our housing crisis, all of this can essentially be boiled down to a few numbers.According to CMHC data, the Metro Vancouver region completed an average of 23,424 new
With the election 28 days away, Liberal candidate and current Prime Minister Mark Carney has added another facet to his housing plan: getting Canada back into the business of homebuilding.Proposed by the PM is the creation of Build Canada Homes (BCH), a federal entity that would build affordable hou
Welcome to Meet the Agent, an ongoing series profiling real estate agents from across Canada. With more than 150,000 agents, brokers, and salespeople working in 75 different boards and associations across the country, we thought it was about time they had a place to properly introduce themselves. If
Tribute Communities is seeking to add height to a Bayview Village rental development after the site became part of the adopted Bessarion major transit station area, providing the impetus for the project's intensification. Revised plans were submitted in mid March and consist of an Official Plan an
With the approval of a new community plan this week, the stage is now set for the Royal Oak neighbourhood of Burnaby to undergo significant redevelopment and densification.The Royal Oak neighbourhood spans approximately 554 acres located between the well-established Metrotown neighbourhood to the we
Retaliatory tariffs are proving unpopular with Vancouver’s development industry, with several developers dismissing the idea as detrimental to an already weak market. Instead, some see the attack as an opportunity to develop our own industries, which, they concede, will take time and leadership.“I c
Bright lights, inspiring speakers, innovative tech sessions, and thousands of real estate professionals from around the world: these were all pivotal elements of Keller Williams’ (KW) 2025 Family Reunion. Held in February at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre in Las Vegas, the annual affair featur
Last weekend, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) awarded 27 "top-performing" municipalities across the country with roughly $74 million in bonus funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), and Toronto was not one of them.The HAF, an incentive-style fund created by the federal
In ten years’ time, demand in Ontario’s rental market is expected to outstrip supply by almost double, according to a new study from the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO). Prepared in collaboration with research and consultancy firm Urbanation, the study forecasts that rental
From the moment you arrive at 105 The Kingsway, it’s clear you’re entering a rarefied world.Set behind a private gated entrance in one of Toronto’s most prestigious enclaves, this stately residence, just snapped up from the market, exudes timeless elegance — and delivers modern luxuries at every tur
