by Scott Andison | Mar 24, 2025 | Guest Columns
Like everyone living through the housing and cost of living crises in Ontario today, home builders have been struggling. Housing starts were down 16 per cent in Ontario in 2024, and in some municipalities, they were down over 35 per cent. In many cases, projects are...
by REM Editorial Team | Feb 25, 2025 | News
As Ontario’s provincial election approaches, it’s no surprise that housing affordability and supply have emerged as leading concerns for voters. A new survey from Royal LePage reveals 69 per cent of Ontario adults say a party or candidate’s stance on...
by Brett Surbey | Feb 21, 2025 | News
Port of Vancouver (Canva) The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT) has thrown down the gauntlet: it wants the B.C. government to pursue an ambitious 3 per cent annual GDP growth target over the next five years. Unveiled on Jan. 30, the initiative—dubbed the “3%...
by REM Editorial Team | Feb 20, 2025 | Boards & Associations
As Ontarians prepare to cast their votes in the 2025 provincial election, the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has released its Election Report Card, evaluating the housing platforms of the four major political parties. The report measures each party’s platform...
by Jordana Springgay | Feb 14, 2025 | News
The Canadian housing market finds itself at a critical juncture in 2025, as the threat of U.S. tariffs adds uncertainty to an already delicate economic environment. According to RBC Economics, “the significant risk that tariffs pose to Canada’s economy casts a...
