by Seth Scott and Matthew Thornton | Jun 27, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
British Columbia is facing a serious housing affordability challenge, and policy solutions must be focused, evidence-based and responsive to the diverse realities of communities across the province. In 2023, the Government of British Columbia introduced the Short-Term...
by Joel Thompson | Jun 24, 2025 | Guest Columns
We must say it louder for the people in the back: Canada is not in a housing crisis. We are in an infrastructure and policy crisis. Until we start solving the right problems, all the money, headlines, and government promises in the world won’t get us anywhere near...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 23, 2025 | News
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) saw a major increase in demand for its commercial products in 2024, playing a pivotal role in supporting housing supply despite broader economic challenges. The organization’s multi-unit mortgage loan insurance products...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 20, 2025 | News
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s new estimates on Canada’s housing supply show that a return to 2019 housing affordability levels is possible – but getting there will require a major homebuilding overhaul. According to CMHC, between 430,000 and 480,000 new...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 12, 2025 | News
With elevated mortgage costs and shifting lifestyle preferences, Canadians are increasingly viewing renting as a long-term option, rather than a pitstop on the way to homeownership. A new study by Point2Homes reveals a sweeping transformation in how Canadians define...
