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However you chose to spend your days resting and recuperating last month — whether it was catching up on Netflix or enjoying midday naps — you may have overlooked a few important stories on Livabl.

In Toronto’s St. Lawrence neighbourhood, a four-star hotel that is currently in use as a temporary shelter could be slated for redevelopment thanks to a newly-submitted application to the City.

Shifting property values reflect increased demand for single-family homes and reduced affordability sending buyers searching for properties in the Fraser Valley, away from Vancouver’s higher prices and limited supply.

Wrangling personal debt is the main financial priority among Canadians heading into the new year. According to a recent poll by CIBC, 20 per cent of respondents tabbed debt repayment as their top priority in 2022.

Starting off 2022, average rents for one-bedroom residences in the Greater Toronto Area have taken a noticeable plunge compared to the previous month, which ended 2021 on a high note.

Everyone has their favourite collection of bars and eateries across downtown Toronto, whether you enjoy a crisp pint or a plate of classic pub grub.

From sci-fi towers to waterfront condos, there were a number of new development applications put forward in 2021 that, if approved, could shape the landscape of Toronto’s downtown communities.

Total November new home sales of 5,042 were 29 per cent above the 10-year average.

Livabl caught up with Mark Cohen, Managing Partner at TCS Marketing Systems, and Serena Quaglia, Vice President of Strategy, to reflect on some of the highlights from 2021 and look ahead to what’s in store for 2022.

Edmonton’s vacancy rates continue to decrease as 2021 comes to a close, ending the fourth quarter at 8.5 per cent, according to Zonda Urban’s Q4-2021 Rental Take.

Search terms for ‘affordable homes for sale,’ ‘rent relief,’ ‘luxury homes,’ and ‘luxury condo for rent’ all increased significantly during 2020 and 2021, according to Point2Homes.

Vancouver City Council recently approved a rezoning application for a 43-storey condominium and rental housing tower containing 264 homes.

For developments proposed in Toronto, a newly-introduced policy is shifting buildings away from car dependency.

Opinions are mixed for the 2022 forecast for the Canadian housing market. Lenders, economists and brokerage firms have been releasing predictions for the coming year. Some are optimistic with respect to what lies ahead, while others remain concerned about rising housing prices and market shortages.

It’s one thing to read about about a $15-million luxury condo in Mississauga, it’s another to see the actual floor plan and start imagining where you’d put your stuff.

After five years in the development queue, the District of North Vancouver council voted against the Maplewood Gardens proposal on Monday.