by REM Editorial Team | Nov 1, 2023 | News
Two of the biggest expenses faced by Canadian households are housing and transportation. The housing shortage and affordability crisis impacts every Canadian – especially those with lower-incomes relying heavily on public transit. But, “there is a mismatch between...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Oct 4, 2023 | News
An increasing number of Canadians are exploring the idea of co-homeownership during an economic environment of high property value, high mortgage rates and the rising cost of living. Many are contemplating pooling their financial resources with family members, friends...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 15, 2023 | News
Toronto’s real estate landscape has been nothing short of tumultuous, as Desjardins economists shed light on the rollercoaster ride of housing prices in Canada’s largest city and where we could go from here. With soaring home prices during the pandemic...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 15, 2023 | News
Canada’s rental market continues to reach record heights, with average asking rents soaring to $2,117 in August. This represents a monthly increase of 1.8 per cent and an annual growth rate of 9.6 per cent according to the latest National Rent Report by...
by Jordana Springgay | Aug 31, 2023 | News
As Canada grapples with a housing shortage, an underlying factor seems to have gone unnoticed: the true count of non-permanent residents (NPRs) residing in the country. The official numbers, widely quoted and relied upon for policy planning, are underestimating the...
