Author

Livabl

Author’s articles

GTA home prices have increased more than 450% over 25 years: RE/MAX Canada

Livabl February 23, 2022

RE/MAX Canada says that home sales have doubled while prices have soared over 450 per cent in the GTA since 1996, growth that has been supported by market demand and limited home supply.
Low supply helps push up Canada’s new home prices in January

Livabl February 22, 2022

After a slight slowdown in December 2021, new home prices continued to trend upwards last month, a phenomenon that could be driven by lower levels of home supply.
4 in 10 Ontario parents have helped their kids buy a home

Livabl February 22, 2022

In Ontario, more than a third of parents with kids aged 18 to 38 years old financially helped out with their home purchase, according to new insights released by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) today.
Dual 14-storey buildings proposed to replace Newtonbrook East car dealership

Livabl February 17, 2022

A car dealership near Yonge and Steeles could be the future site of a mixed-use community that could bring more than 500 units to North York’s Newtonbrook East neighbourhood.
Home price growth accelerates in January, sees stronger increases for third consecutive month

Livabl February 17, 2022

Price growth for Canadian homes didn’t let up in January, marking a third month of more drastic price increases.
Flooding is causing Canadian homes to sell for 8.2 per cent less, stay on market longer

Livabl February 16, 2022

Catastrophic flooding is also having consequences on local real estate markets according to a new study published this week.
GTA condos could lead price growth this year as gap widens between detached homes

Livabl February 16, 2022

The price difference between the two property types has grown to its second-widest point in more than ten years, a trend that could lead to significant condo price growth this year.
Dream Unlimited, Great Gulf chosen to create stunning Quayside development

Livabl February 15, 2022

Two big-name developers have been selected to develop Quayside, as announced by Waterfront Toronto today.
National home prices have never been higher, listings historically low: CREA

Livabl February 15, 2022

The average price of a Canadian home continued to rise annually as supply dwindled and transactions remained historically high in January, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
Housing starts stayed historically high, but trended lower in January: CMHC

Livabl February 15, 2022

Wrapping up the first month of 2022, new housing starts across Canada trended lower according to the latest information from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Home price gains could slow in 2022, pull back in 2023: Desjardins

Livabl February 14, 2022

By the middle of this year, the rapid price growth we’ve been experiencing in Quebec and Ontario could cool off, according to recent research by Desjardins.
Vacation communities transform into year-round housing choices

Livabl February 14, 2022

Tiny towns that were once commonly used for weekend vacations and getaways to the cottage are seeing more full-time, permanent residents according to new statistical data.
Residential construction costs climbed again in last quarter of 2021

Livabl February 11, 2022

The cost of building a home in Canada continued to rise in the last quarter of 2021 according to new data released by Statistics Canada.
‘It’s been off the hook:’ Hungry buyers rush into GTA pre-construction market

Livabl February 11, 2022

In a wintery, post-holiday season, you might expect things to take a break before ramping up for the spring. But early 2022, it feels like a different story.
GTA developments win gold at 2022 The Nationals NAHB competition

Livabl February 10, 2022

Several new home developers and marketing agencies from the Greater Toronto Area scooped up 2022 awards in the gold and silver categories.
Minto buys sites in Toronto and Durham

Livabl February 10, 2022

Minto Communities GTA is taking on more development projects thanks to a handful of new acquisitions made across the Greater Toronto Area.