Category: Real Estate Canada

Across Canada, the conversation around affordability and lifestyle has never been louder and one of the most talked‑about migration shifts involves British Columbians heading east to Alberta. In 2025, the trend gained even more momentum, with an estimated 70,000 people leaving British Columbia, many bound for Calgary. So, what’s driving this west‑to‑east migration? Let’s break […]

Costco transcends its role as a bulk retailer, operating as a major real estate powerhouse in North America. With 640 warehouses in the USA alone and over 100 across Canada, it controls vast sites and drives neighborhood transformations on a continental scale. Ownership Model Sets It Apart Unlike most big-box retailers that lease space, Costco […]

Real estate is full of things buyers care about, curb appeal, kitchen finishes, natural light. But one factor quietly influences buyers before they even process what they’re seeing: Smell.Not in the “light a candle before guests come over” way. More like: your brain makes a judgment about a property within seconds based entirely on scent, […]

Published: October 31, 2025 A Landmark Decision That’s Shaking Up BC Real Estate If you’re a homeowner in British Columbia—or thinking about buying property here—you’ve probably heard whispers about a court case that’s causing serious waves in the real estate market. The Cowichan Tribes ruling isn’t just another legal decision; it’s potentially reshaping how we […]

Overview On August 7, 2025, the British Columbia Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490, marking one of the most consequential Aboriginal title cases in Canadian history. Following 513 days of hearings over 11 years, Justice Barbara Young ruled that the Quw’utsun Nation—including the Cowichan Tribes, […]

Ontario’s Bill 60 could change how renting works allowing leases to truly end after their term, potentially reducing tenant protections and reshaping rent control. Here’s what it means for renters and landlords in 2025. Your lease might be more temporary than you think. On October 23rd, Ontario introduced Bill 60, the “Fighting Delays, Building Faster […]

Rising costs, tighter markets, and inflationary pressures have once again brought rent increases into focus. Whether you’re a landlord trying to keep up with expenses or a tenant budgeting for stability, knowing the rules that govern rent hikes in your province can make all the difference. Let’s break down how rent increases work in Ontario, […]

Toronto’s Condo Crisis: The Perfect Storm Threatening the Rental Market The recent cancellation of the Cloverdale Mall condo redevelopment project has exposed deep structural cracks in Toronto’s housing market. What may appear to be an isolated development setback is, in fact, part of a broader systemic crisis that’s reshaping both the ownership and rental landscapes […]

What to Do If Your New BC Condo Has Major Issues Like Broken Elevators or Toilets Buying a brand-new condominium in British Columbia (BC) can be an exciting milestone—but what happens if, shortly after moving in, you face serious issues such as a non-functional elevator that’s been out for weeks, or toilets and plumbing that […]

(Including Richmond, Burnaby, Delta, Coquitlam, Surrey, North Vancouver & West Vancouver) The Greater Vancouver real estate and rental markets have gone through a major shift in 2025. After years of sky-high prices and rent bidding wars, the region is now seeing softer prices, more inventory, and changing dynamics between buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Here’s […]