by Richard Lyall | Sep 11, 2026 | Columnists
Despite recent efforts by the provincial and federal governments, Ontario is in the deepest housing affordability crisis in its history. The cost-to-income ratio for a new home now exceeds 9:1, compared to the historical norm of 3:1 and 4:1 that prevailed for most of...
by Richard Lyall | Jan 20, 2026 | Columnists
Many in the residential construction industry were happy to see 2025 in the rear-view mirror. However, 2026 could be equally disastrous for the sector if barriers to new housing are not addressed. We are mired in the worst housing crisis in generations. Housing...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Feb 16, 2024 | News
Real estate firm Engel & Völkers says mom-and-pop house flippers have entirely left the market, blaming rising costs from construction, interest rates, taxes and elevated housing prices. Those costs, which have cumulatively escalated in recent years, have...
by REM Editorial Team | Feb 6, 2024 | News
Major Canadian markets and migration across the country has changed, thanks to growing affordability issues — which land transfer taxes and new property assessments are contributing to, according to Re/Max Canada’s 2024 Tax Report. The report emphasizes the need for...
by John DiMichele and Michael Bourque | Mar 26, 2021 | Featured, Guest Columns
The Canadian Real Estate Association, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and other boards across the country publish extensive resale housing market statistics. We also analyze trends and identify factors driving significant shifts in unique markets across the...
