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Metro Vancouver still the most expensive place to rent in Canada: Zonda Urban

Livabl August 1, 2024

Metro Vancouver is still the most expensive place to rent in Canada, but another B.C. market is rapidly taking off.
Is Markham, Ontario, a good place to live?

Livabl July 29, 2024

Founded in 1791, Markham has a rich history that reflects its evolution from a rural farming community to a bustling urban centre. Located just over 30 kilometres northeast of Toronto’s downtown core, Markham offers suburban living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) while remaining within close proximity of Toronto’s numerous amenities. But is Markham a good place to live? This article has all the information potential homebuyers need to know before moving to Markham.
Is Oshawa, Ontario, a good place to live?

Livabl July 26, 2024

Located about 60 kilometres east of Toronto’s downtown core, Oshawa offers suburban living on the shores of Lake Ontario with great proximity to all of Toronto’s amenities. But is Oshawa a good place to live? This article has all the information potential Oshawa homebuyers and newcomers to Canada need to know about moving to the area.
Incentives for first-time homebuyers in Quebec

Livabl July 26, 2024

With home prices rising, first-time homebuyers in Quebec can use all the help they can get. Here are some notable incentives and programs.
Everything first-time homebuyers need to know about incentives in British Columbia

Livabl July 23, 2024

The path to homeownership in Canada’s most expensive province is often a long and winding road. Here’s what first-time buyers need to know.
CREA’s monthly report shows increased activity for June

Livabl July 12, 2024

Interested homebuyers are slowing coming off the sidelines following the rate cut at the beginning of June. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported on Friday that national home sales rose in June by 3.7 percent month-over-month.
Everything you need to know about Ontario’s first-time homebuyer incentives

Livabl July 8, 2024

Thinking about buying a house in Ontario? Check out these incentives for first-time and experienced buyers alike.
Spring thaw? CREA’s February report indicates Canadians are ready to buy

Livabl March 18, 2024

According to the most recent data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), Canadian home prices as assessed by the seasonally adjusted Aggregate Composite MLS Home Price Index (HPI) were flat on a month-over-month basis in February 2024, capping a run of five declines that began last fall.
Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady

Livabl March 8, 2024

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada maintained its goal of five per cent for the overnight rate, five per cent for the bank rate, and five percent for the deposit rate. The Bank is sticking to its quantitative tightening strategy.
Zonda Urban: Vancouver tops the list for most expensive rentals

Livabl March 4, 2024

Vancouver is now the most expensive city in Canada for rentals, according to exclusive data from Zonda Urban.
Zonda Urban: Townhomes up, condos down for Q4-2023 in GTHA

Livabl February 29, 2024

To say that the 2023 market was brutal for the Toronto housing market is an understatement. The last time the multi-family market in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) experienced such a difficult year was in 2003.
Revolutionize home efficiency with these eight new system products

Livabl February 28, 2024

Check out the latest electrical, plumbing, and energy-saving systems from Leviton, Rinnai, Legrand, and more.
GTHA annual multi-family sales drop to new low

Livabl February 16, 2024

According to exclusive data from Zonda Urban, potential condo buyers in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas remain firmly on the sidelines.
Spring thaw? CREA says the Canadian housing market is rebounding

Livabl February 16, 2024

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) report for January 2024, home sales are showing signs of recovery.
Optimism growing? Vancouver’s multi-family market wraps up 2023 with a solid fourth quarter

Livabl February 14, 2024

Zonda Urban’s exclusive data for the Q4-2023 multi-family market indicates that Vancouver buyers are finally coming out from hibernation.
CREA reports a winter warmup for the December housing market

Livabl January 16, 2024

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) report for December 2023, the nation’s home sales closed out on a high. These numbers came as…