8 h. ago The Ontario Real Estate Association Announces New 2025 President and Board of Directors

TORONTO, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has announced that Belleville-based REALTOR®, Cathy Polan, has assumed the role of President of OREA. The announcement follows the Association’s Annual General Meeting on March 27, 2025. In this capacity, Ms. Polan will be representing Ontario’s nearly 100,000 REALTORS®, ensuring they have […]

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9 h. ago Canada’s economy posts strong growth in January, but momentum fades in February

Growth stalls, pulled down by retail trade, oil and gas and real estate

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12 h. ago You’ll rarely hear the word “stagflation” uttered by central bankers, for good reason

Robert McLister: The Bank of Canada called a stagflationary outcome 'complicated,' the understatement of the year

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18 h. ago A groovy $3 million Toronto home has been with the same family since 1977

In the world of architecture and interior design, there is always a lot of talk of trends, what's in style, what's a big ick, etc. But 165 Sherwood Ave. shows us that if you have taste, it doesn't really matter what you do, and your house will still look awesome even if it was built in the '70s. Custom-built in 1977, this home has been with the same family since.The living room and family room. And while some parts definitely hint at its late 70s roots, the home has a timeless look that doesn't really place it in any distinct era. Pocket doors connect the kitchen and dining room. Boasting over 3,000 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, four bathrooms and incredible light, 165 Sherwood Ave. is a special kind of house. The main floor. As you enter the home you're greeted by soaring ceilings and an open concept layout. The living room. The living room features a gas fireplace with a brick surround. The dining room. ...

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26 h. ago Montreal archdiocese launches real estate arm ‘for community benefit,’ heritage preservation

The creation of the Roman Catholic Real Estate Corp. of Montreal, announced Thursday, is the first non-profit subsidiary created by a Catholic archdiocese.

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36 h. ago Montreal archdiocese launches real estate arm aimed at maximizing social impact

MONTREAL — As Montreal grapples with growing homelessness, the Catholic archdiocese in the city is forming a new real estate arm that it says will help ensure any redevelopment of church properties addresses “pressing community needs.” The creation of the Roman Catholic Real Estate Corp. of Montreal, announced Thursday, is the first non-profit subsidiary created […]

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42 h. ago Toronto property with Jacuzzi could be your home and work all in one for over $4 million

If you were to describe a typical Toronto office space, cozy generally isn't one of the top words that come to mind. But that just might be the first word that will pop into your head when looking at 432 Queen St. E. This property boasts 7,581 square feet, 30 rooms and is an ideal live/work building, since, as the listing points out, "you can occupy the space you need and rent the rest."The main floor office space. And you can rent a lot of space if you want. The open office area. On the main floor, there's an open retail/office area with nine-foot ceilings and a huge wall of windows.A private office. There are also four private offices, a tech room, a garage, and a mudroom.  Another office. The retail space alone can bring in $40 to $150 per square foot per year. One of the second-floor office areas. Meanwhile, office space, on average, leases out for about $19.40 per square foot, according to...

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48 h. ago Allied Announces $400 Million Offering of Senior Unsecured Debentures

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TORONTO, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Allied”) (TSX:AP.UN) announced today that it has agreed to offer, on a private placement basis in each of the provinces and territories of Canada (the “Offering”), $400 […]

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48 h. ago Parker: Blackline Safety named one of the world's most innovative companies

Calgary-grown company Blackline Safety is recognized as a global leader in connected safety technology

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51 h. ago Marcus & Millichap’s IPA Capital Markets Division Continues Canadian Expansion

TORONTO — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI) specializing in capital markets services for major private and institutional clients, announced today its continued expansion in Canada with the hiring of real estate finance industry veteran Onorio Lucchese. Marcus & Millichap’s IPA Capital Markets Division Continues Canadian Expansion Lucchese joins as senior […]

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56 h. ago Huge share of Canadian landlords say they are now losing money on renting

A new report by online marketplace liv.rent shows that many Canadian cities are experiencing a rapidly changing rental landscape, and it's affecting landlords and renters across the country.The company's 2025 Canada Rental Market Trend Report surveyed hundreds of Canadian landlords and discovered that nearly half feel their asking rent is lower than they prefer, as they aren't able to cover the basic expenses of ownership.However, almost the same percentage of renters responded that current rent prices are too high in Canada, which is indicative of what liv.rent describes as a growing divide in opinion."Despite many renters believing that landlords are making substantial profits, most landlords report little-to-no profit, with only a small fraction seeing significant financial gains," said liv.rent in its report."While landlords see slower demand, rising costs and an adequate rental supply, renters report intense competition and difficulty securing housing."The survey of over 3...

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66 h. ago Toronto house rumoured to have almost been bought by David Bowie selling for $14M

There are plenty of nice houses in Toronto, but rarely is one so unique and beautiful that it once caught the eye of the late British rock star David Bowie. Rumor has it that back in 2012, when 87 Highland Cres. was on the market, Bowie made a special trip just to see this house. Now, they're just rumours, but if any house is worth flying from London to Toronto to look at, this one is. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace. 87 Highland Cres, also known as the Weathering Steel House, is a four-bedroom, six-bathroom architectural beauty designed by acclaimed architectural firm Shim-Sutcliffe. The upstairs landing with views of the treetops. The home was built in 2001 and was celebrated with the Governor General's Architecture Award in 2004. A bedroom. Shim-Sutcliffe designed the home with a rich material palette of weathered steel, wood and water, with a focus on harmonizing the home with the natural elements of the ravine....

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66 h. ago Toronto gas station with 65 years of history is about to be demolished

A Toronto gas station shuttered to make way for the new Ontario Line subway will soon be demolished, a teardown that will represent a symbolic milestone of change for an area planned and populated in the automobile's golden era.Metrolinx has announced it will begin demolition of a vacant gas station at the southeast corner of Don Mills Road and Wynford Drive, marking the end of a chapter in the area's history that dates back to the mid-20th century.The gas station at 843 Don Mills Road, which operated for decades as an Esso until its ultimate closure in 2024, is set to be demolished starting next week, followed by the removal of "hazardous materials" in a process that's expected to take several months.The gas station was fenced off after its permanent closure in 2024. Google Street View.The footprint of the gas station must be cleared to free up space for the construction of the Ontario Line's Science Centre station and the supporting elevated guideway that will carry trains in and ...

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3 d. ago Toronto tower proposal is 9 times taller than previous plan for same site

The Toronto development game has changed considerably after almost two solid decades of intensification, a shift in planning policies and developer ambitions perfectly exemplified in a recent application filed with City planning staff.A plan tabled to replace a 2.5-storey office building at 170 Merton Street in midtown with a rental tower stands in stark contrast to a proposal tabled for the very same site approximately eight years earlier.The proposal before planning staff would see much of the current structure, along with the entirety of an adjacent townhome complex, razed to make way for a 45-storey development housing over 500 rental units.Redevelopment of the site has been discussed for a decade and a half now, starting with the purchase of 170 Merton by developer Cresford in 2010. Cresford would move into the building a couple of years later, sitting on the property while development plans for the site percolated in the backgroundRedevelopment of the site was finally proposed...

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3 d. ago Kelli Salter and Anchor Real Estate Join eXp Realty, Bringing Military Relocation Expertise and a Thriving Business Portfolio

Top Jacksonville, NC real estate independent aligns with eXp Realty to accelerate growth and expand services BELLINGHAM, Wash., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), is proud to announce that Kelli Salter, Broker/Owner of […]

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3 d. ago New platform set to prevent financial elder abuse, especially with housing

Douglas Todd: “There are a lot of bad actors who are ready to swoop in” when seniors start to lose their abilities, says a major Vancouver real-estate executive. He says he has something to stop them.

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4 d. ago Rainbow Realty Group Completes $12 Million Senior Real Estate Mortgage Loan to Verano Holdings Corp

NEW YORK, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rainbow Realty Group IV, LLC (“Rainbow”), in collaboration with Rainbow Realty Group II, LLC, and MJ Real Estate Investment Trust (“MJ REIT”), has successfully closed a $12 million cross-collateralized senior mortgage with Verano Holdings Corp. (“Verano”) (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), secured by two of Verano’s premier […]

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4 d. ago eXp Realty, the Leader in Transactions, Recognizes 2024’s Top Producers

Third annual Top Producer lists showcase eXp Realty’s top individual agents and teams in the U.S. and Canada BELLINGHAM, Wash., March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and a core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), is once again shining a spotlight on […]

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4 d. ago $51.9 Million Canadian Commercial Real Estate Property Tokenized by Polymesh and Ocree Capital

Partnership brings blockchain-powered commercial real estate investment opportunities to the Canadian market TORONTO — The Polymesh Association and Ocree Capital Inc. today announced the launch of a Canadian regulated real estate platform utilizing blockchain, featuring a $51.9 million commercial real estate property as its inaugural listing. This strategic partnership brings together Polymesh’s purpose-built blockchain for […]

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4 d. ago Parker: Shepard Energy Centre marks 10 years of powering Calgary

Celebrating its first decade as Alberta’s largest natural gas-fuelled electricity generation facility, Shepard came online in 2015

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