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.

Still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, Canada’s multi-suite rental market is expected to continue strengthening in the new year, according to a new report from Morguard Coproration.

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.

Amid surging prices and tight supply, Canada’s housing affordability has dropped to its worst level in 31 years, according to a report released today by RBC.

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.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has proposed a variety of housing measures aimed at improving affordability and boosting supply, including the creation of a Fairness in Real Estate Action Plan.

There won’t be any added stress when applying for an uninsured mortgage the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions said Friday.

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

Alberta’s economy showed signs of continued growth during the last quarter, according to Zonda Urban’s Q3-2021 State of the Market report.

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.

A flurry of housing sales early in 2021, combined with unseasonably high autumn transactions, has produced record-setting annual totals in British Columbia.

Heading into the end of 2021, the Canadian housing market reported an uptick in sales as available inventory remained extremely low.