by Richard Lyall | Apr 14, 2026 | Columnists
For years, municipal development charges have been quietly pricing Canadians out of home ownership. Now, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have promised to significantly cut those charges for three years to boost housing construction — a welcome...
by Daniel Steinfeld | Mar 31, 2026 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Illegal drug production in residential properties is a serious issue. It creates safety hazards, exposes neighbours to chemical risks and can leave lasting structural damage. No one questions the need for strong enforcement against criminal activity. But as Ontario...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 31, 2026 | Good Works
(Source: OnePoint Association of Realtors). OnePoint Association of Realtors has launched a new regional initiative aimed at supporting youth, skilled trades and housing across Ontario. The program, Foundations for the Future, represents an annual $146,000...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 27, 2026 | News
The buyers are out there. They’re just waiting. And according to a new TD Economics report released Thursday, the window for winning them over may finally be opening. Economist Rishi Sondhi says a pool of pent-up demand is waiting in the wings in markets across...
by Courtney Zwicker | Mar 26, 2026 | News
(source: Canva). For many Canadians, a cottage or cabin is the ultimate escape from the noise of everyday life. The recreational property market, however, is making some of its own heading into the spring. The reality, according to Royal LePage’s 2026...
