The Canadian housing market remained essentially unchanged for March. However, zooming in on the last week of the month, there was a flurry of activity, indicating that Canadians are finally ready to buy and sell for spring.

“Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan” was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The lofty strategy intends to build 3.87 million new homes by 2031. This amount would be in addition to the 1.87 million new builds forecasted by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation during the same period. Trudeau is counting on investments in the upcoming 2024 budget to support this plan.

Recent data is putting the spotlight on the dangers associated with fabricating quartz counters without necessary workplace safety measures

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada announced its decision to hold the overnight rate at five per cent, citing its policy of “quantitative tightening.” However, the Bank did acknowledge that a rate cut in June is “within the realm of possibilities.” This is the sixth time in a row that the Bank has decided to hold the rate.

What’s the biggest challenge facing Calgary’s real estate market? If you ask more than a dozen of the city’s smartest real estate thinkers that question, you’ll get a variety of answers covering a wide spectrum of worries. 

Canada’s largest city often reflects many of the same housing and economic issues experienced nationwide. However, Toronto also possesses its own sets of unique draws and pain points within its market. The city’s financial opportunities and multicultural flavor make it a draw for Canadians and immigrants.  

From window seats to sliding glass doors to sunrooms, homeowners look for ways to establish an indoor-outdoor connection.

Four in five Torontonians think condos are cheaply made, despite growing consumer sentiment towards condos as long-term housing.

Stephanie and Matt finally settle the great sidewalk vs. no sidewalk debate in the latest episode of Livabl Launch

Golf training is only one of many uses for a basement golf simulator, including other sports, gaming and movies.

From steam showers to aromatherapy, bathroom trends are all about re-creating the spa at home in serene spaces.

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.

Data shows that searches for basement golf simulators have skyrocketed, as homeowners look for design inspiration for the lower level.

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.

What’s happening with those 1.5 million homes we’re supposed to build by 2031? What about condo unit sizes? Are our homes getting smaller? Pauline Lierman of Zonda Urban has answers.

Reducing your carbon footprint begins at home. Here are some stylish, sustainable design and décor options.