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Livabl has rounded up some of the reactions and commentary from industry experts on the BoC’s rate decision.

The cost of borrowing has become a little more expensive after the Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate to 0.5 from 0.25 per cent.

Rental prices in Metro Vancouver have continued on their upward trend leading into March according to new insights from liv.rent.

Coming this spring, Solterra is pleased to present the newest residential community: Italia at W7th and Fir in the elegant and evolving neighborhood of South Granville.

Rental prices in the Greater Toronto Area are on a downward trend again, but Toronto has overtaken Etobicoke to become the most expensive municipal market again.

In Canada’s heated housing market where have prices continued to soar, affordability dropped at the quickest rate in well over two decades during 2021.

For new home buyers and investors who long for a spacious condo suite but still want a community feel, mid-rise projects have been gaining attention.

British Columbia’s real estate board has outlined upwards of 30 recommendations for the provincial government that are aimed at tackling some of the housing market’s most pressing matters.

For older Canadians who want to enjoy their golden years living at home, main floor, single-storey living arrangements are one of the highest priorities on their wish list.

Should the BoC move its overnight rate on Wednesday, could this shake up Toronto’s hot housing market?

Recently proposed plans for a purpose-built rental development on Toronto’s Danforth Avenue could retain and integrate the facade of a local funeral home building built in the 1930s.

Read about head-turning housing market statistics, why real estate developers decide to hold off on building until the time is right, and more in Livabl’s weekly roundup of Canadian housing news and trends.

Proponents of vacancy taxes argue they can increase housing supply and affordability while reducing speculation. In Vancouver, it seems they’re also helping reduce the amount of empty dwellings.

A recently-submitted application could deliver another tower to Toronto’s growing Weston neighbourhood.

Last month marked one of the best Januarys for new home sales in nearly two decades for the Greater Toronto Area, according to the latest market insights from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).

ALiAS Condos is said to be inspired by “the freedom and glamour of rock and roll,” with the help of its geometric designs, modern amenities and punchy interiors by Studio Munge.