Looking ahead to the new year, Canadians could see average home sale prices steadily rise and inter-provincial migration continue in 2022.

Livabl recently picked Bobby Fijan’s brain, discussing what drew him to floorplans, common mistakes builders make, and space-saving trends including Murphy beds and pint-sized appliances.

A combination of credit card activity and mortgage growth has pushed consumer debt in Canada comfortably over the $2 trillion-mark according to new data from Equifax Canada.

Aldergrove in Langley Township will soon welcome its first and largest master-planned town centre, one that will bring convenience and community right to the doorsteps of future residents.

Marking the first purpose-built rental property on Robson Street in decades, a new 21-storey project is nearing completion, offering 128 secured market rental homes.

Livabl spoke with Ron Rapp, Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) CEO, about issues slowing Vancouver home construction, remedies for low housing inventory, and the potential impact from November’s record-setting rainfall.

The latest community from Urbano by DaVinci is soon coming to the highly desirable Shaganappi neighbourhood of Calgary. The View is an ultra-modern take on a townhome development, and prospective homebuyers should register at this critical pre-construction phase for optimal pricing and to avoid disappointment.

Facing higher home prices, some prospective homeowners are opting for co-ownership, pooling their resources to enter the market. Read about this and more in Livabl’s weekly roundup of Canadian housing news and trends.

It’s 2021 Canadian Real Estate Lenders’ Report released this week, CBRE stated that lenders are feeling more optimistic about the real estate sector, a “significant shift” in lender sentiments over the past two years.

After sales activity surged earlier this year, Metro Vancouver’s new multi-family transactions slowed during the third quarter due to a combination of buyer fatigue and fewer new project launches.