by REM Editorial Team | Apr 16, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Ontario is facing an affordability and supply crisis. With increasing demand, rising prices and housing starts down significantly, the Ontario Real Estate Association argues that the province must look to alternative methods to meet its housing targets. In a new...
by Brad Jones | Jan 22, 2025 | Guest Columns
The housing industry knows this story all too well: prices are soaring and demand (until recently) has been relentless yet projects are stalling. The blame often falls on high land values or developer greed, but the real culprit is clear to anyone in the sector—it’s...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 16, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently reported that Ottawa’s “population-adjusted construction is at its lowest level in nearly 10 years.” A City of Ottawa progress report shows that Ottawa is only at 22 per cent of its annual housing target at...
by Pouyan Safapour | Aug 2, 2024 | Guest Columns
It’s no surprise Toronto’s housing market is reaching critical levels as the rising cost of living, high rental rates, a shortage of construction workers and the city’s growing population are exacerbating the imbalance between supply and demand. Toronto is...
by REM Editorial Team | May 30, 2024 | Announcements
Over a dozen developers across the Waterloo region have collaborated to advocate for policies and initiatives to facilitate new home construction across the region. The new Build Urban group represents a collective voice championing efficient land use, responsible...
