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Zonda’s new event will shine a light on one of real estate’s most exciting segments, high-rise condo development.

With over 15 years of experience, Brandon has established a reputation for creativity and attention to detail in the development process. 

While many other key markets saw prices begin to slip and buyers take a step back this August, Calgary remains hotter than ever. 

The latest episode of the Livabl Launch podcast features an exciting conversation with Matt Young, president and CEO of Republic Developments.

This week on The Home Builder Digital Marketing Podcast, Karyn Bonder of Livabl joins Greg Bray and Kevin Weitzel to discuss the advantages of listing new construction homes on the Livabl platform.

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada announced that it was holding its target for the overnight rate of five per cent, with the bank rate at five and one-quarter and the deposit rate at five per cent. The BOC also intends to continue with its policy of quantitative tightening.

Livabl’s parent company, Zonda, has acquired UTour — an on-demand, interactive self-tour experience serving the new residential construction market.

Ryan is a second-generation home builder with a passion for sustainability. Known in the industry for being a leader in Canadian green building, all of Avalon’s homes are built to be Net Zero.

The housing starts trendline in Canada increased for the second consecutive month in July, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).  July saw…

The current market has left many homebuyers in an extreme state of malaise. They adore their new home, but the massive increases in monthly mortgage payments fueled the regret felt by over one-third of participants in a recent survey by The Real Estate and Mortgage Institute of Canada (REMIC).

July marked a marginal month-over-month decline in home sales recorded over the country’s MLS Systems, with home sales inching down by 0.7 per cent. 

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that sales were up in the province for July. Still, there are indicators that a slowdown is near due to rising interest rates from the Bank of Canada.

It’s the hottest summer on record, and Calgary’s multi-family sales reflect that spike. Whether townhomes, wood frame condominiums, or high-rise concrete builds, Calgary remains a massive draw for out-of-province investors and new home seekers, according to exclusive data from Zonda Urban.

Zev Mandelbaum’s enthusiasm and passion for his work shines through as he speaks with Matt about everything from innovative new condo amenities to his childhood walks with his grandfather.

Things were looking up for the market in March and April. Developers were experiencing strong interest in the 905 region and outer 416 openings. But that spring sprout has been dragged down in Q2, as any demand momentum for early condominium apartment and townhouse project launches slowed with the latest interest rate hike in June by the Bank of Canada.

First Home Savings Accounts (FHSA) became available to eligible Canadians on April 1st, and according to RBC, the latest data results are “phenomenal.”