Category: Real Estate Canada

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Oct 31
Banks Won’t Lend, Families Can’t Sell: Inside the Cowichan Ruling’s Real Impact on BC Homeowners

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 […]

Oct 30
Richmond BC Aboriginal Title Case: The Cowichan Tribes Decision and the Future of Private Property in Canada 🏛️

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, […]

Oct 26
The End of Rent Control? What Ontario’s Bill 60 Could Mean for Tenants

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 […]

Oct 24
Rent Increases in Toronto, Vancouver, and Alberta: What You Need to Know in 2025

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, […]

Oct 19
Toronto’s Condo Meltdown: Why the Cloverdale Mall Project Could Change the City’s Housing Future

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 […]

Oct 09
New Condo Problems in BC, Canada: What Every Buyer Should Know About Defects, Repairs, and Warranties

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 […]

Sep 30
Greater Vancouver Region Housing & Rental Market Update – Fall 2025

(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 […]

Sep 26
Toronto Housing Market Update Sept 2025

Toronto Housing Market 2025: Prices Fall, Condo Listings Surge – Is Now the Time to Buy? 2025 has brought dramatic changes to Toronto’s real estate landscape, with price corrections and sky-high listing volumes reshaping buyer and seller fortunes—especially in the downtown condo market. A Year of Price Drops After holding steady for years, Toronto home […]