17 h. ago Canada’s housing ‘solution’ adds more bureaucracy than bedrooms

Robert McLister: BCH (Build Canada Homes) just seems like CMHC with a new logo

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23 h. ago Toronto home bought in the '70s for $64K just hit the market for over $1 million

Can you believe a downtown Toronto house once sold for just $64,000?That's exactly what Gerry Gold paid for 6 Prospect St., a charming central Cabbagetown Victorian, back in 1978."I bought this house in 1978 and have been living here ever since," Gold told blogTO.  "Now that I'm in retirement, I'm planning to move to Delta Road Cottage," a renowned project he completed about 12 years ago with the help of Teeple Architects.The front entrance. For architecture fans, Teeple Architects' portfolio is mostly academic institutional projects and multi-family residential projects, but Delta Road Cottage shows the firm's genius with smaller-scaled projects, and if you haven't seen it, it's worth a Google.A stained glass transom and exposed brick walls add character to the main floor. Back on Prospect Street, the home itself is a treasure trove of classic character.The main floor of the house. Listing agent...

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36 h. ago Toronto Residents Say City’s Reliance on Land Transfer Tax Is Fueling the Housing Affordability Crisis

New polling shows growing frustration as Council considers yet another MLTT hike TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Toronto City Council considers a proposal to increase the Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) on higher-value homes, new Ipsos polling conducted for the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) shows that 416 residents are deeply […]

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38 h. ago Controversial Vancouver tower project pivots from market rentals to medical lodging

The sale of the project and its conversion to a hotel come at a time when more purpose-built rental projects are being completed while demand for them is dropping

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47 h. ago Ontario forest estate for over $3M is basically a private luxury lodge

Markham is typically known for subdivisions where every house looks like it was generated from the same three templates.Finding a sprawling, timber-framed forest estate straight out of a luxury Muskoka brochure is like finding a missing semicolon in a million lines of code — technically possible, but wildly unexpected.And yet… here's 4138 19th Ave.An outline of the full property. Hidden on a staggering 12 acres of dense, ultra-private woodland, this custom-built timber-frame residence looks like the kind of place you'd expect to find after a two-hour drive north, a winding gravel road, and at least one close call with a deer.The foyer. Instead, it's a quick hop from Highway 404.The dining room. From the moment you step inside, the house hits you with exposed beams, rich knotty pine finishes, and oversized windows that flood every corner with views of your very own private forest.The basement recreation room. It's rustic...

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54 h. ago reAlpha (NASDAQ: AIRE) Appoints Thomas Kutzman to Lead Brokerage Division as CEO of reAlpha Realty

Seasoned real estate technology leader to oversee integration of Prevu and drive reAlpha’s national brokerage expansion DUBLIN, Ohio, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (“reAlpha” or the “Company”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced the appointment of Thomas Kutzman as Chief Executive Officer of reAlpha Realty, the Company’s […]

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55 h. ago Prince Harry and Doug Ford apparently had a dinner date at Toronto restaurant

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and beleaguered British Monarch, Prince Harry, were allegedly spotted sharing a meal at a Toronto restaurant.Just when you thought that 2025 political figure-celebrity dinner pairings couldn't get stranger than Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry: this. I guess with only weeks left in the year, the universe is ready to play all of its most bizarre cards.The OREA Powerhouse Conference, an annual gathering of the Ontario Real Estate Association, featuring keynote speeches and panels from a powerful selection of political and industry who's who, took over the Hilton Toronto on Monday, Dec. 1.Among the speakers were a fleet of current and past premiers and MPPS, as well as, you guessed it, Prince Harry himself.Though the conference is geared toward addressing and overcoming challenges in the province's real estate market, it also seems to have served a secondary purpose for two such speakers: fostering friendship.Prince Harry sighting: seen dining inside ...

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60 h. ago Toronto home sales fall 15.8% as buyers wait out economic uncertainty

The average selling price for the month came in at $1,039,458

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64 h. ago Greater Toronto home sales fall in November as prices, new listings decline: board

Toronto's real estate board says activity, new listings and average selling prices were down last month as potential homebuyers stayed on the sidelines.

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2 d. ago Toronto mansion just hit the market under power of sale for almost $23M

The Bridle Path never disappoints when it comes to Toronto real-estate drama, and the saga at 45 Park Lane Circ. is the latest episode.After first hitting the market in 2024 for $29.8 million, then dropping to $25 million in 2025, the ultra-modern estate has now re-emerged under power of sale for $22,800,000 — a steep and sudden tumble in one of Canada's most exclusive neighbourhoods.And if the address sounds familiar, it should.The view from the front entrance.Back in 2021, this mansion on the same iconic street as Drake's palace-like compound made headlines when it sold for $13 million.The open-concept living and kitchen area. The new owners spent the next few years transforming it into a California-inspired architectural statement — only for the property to now be taken over by the lender.A sitting room with a fireplace. "Luxury properties can face power of sale (or foreclosure) when their owners, even billionaires, default on loans du...

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2 d. ago Group of Toronto buildings to be torn down for huge condo tower

A block of beat-up old storefronts on Toronto's Queen St. E. could soon be razed to make way for yet another high-flying condo tower.A new development application filed with the City of Toronto in late November spells the potential end for a block of low-rise retail properties spanning 329-345 Queen St. E., just west of Parliament Street.Developer Generation Capital has applied to bring a soaring 49-storey tower to the site, a redevelopment scheme requiring the demolition of existing vacant properties.The project features a minimalist design from design architects—Alliance, which would rise just over 162 metres above Queen St. E. if approved as currently proposed.A total of 545 new homes are proposed within the tower, primarily planned as condo units incorporating seven existing rental units, which would be lost to demolition.While most of the block would indeed be reduced to rubble, the proposal would retain the existing three-storey building at 339-345 Queen Street ...

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3 d. ago Group of 8 derelict abandoned buildings to be demolished in Ontario city

A cluster of derelict buildings along Hamilton's future LRT corridor is finally being demolished, with Metrolinx confirming that the work is set to begin in mid-December. Eight Metrolinx-acquired properties, which have become quite the eyesore for locals, will all be demolished over the next two weeks to make way for the Hamilton Light Transit (LRT) line. Addresses include abandoned or aging buildings at 1215 King St. E., 1253 King St. E., 1646 Main St. E., 1652 Main St. E., 3 Barnesdale Ave. S., 7 Glendale Ave. N., 1145 Main St. E., and 1147 Main St. E. The buildings are being demolished to make way for the future Hamilton LRT. Photo: Google Street View.The transit agency notes that residents and businesses near the construction sites can expect occasional noise, vibration, and debris removal as excavators move in. According to the notice, demolition at each location should take up to two weeks, followed by another two weeks of site restoration and recycling...

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3 d. ago Ontario mansion for under $20M offers its own private golf course access

Can you imagine rolling out of bed, grabbing your clubs, and cruising straight onto one of Canada’s most prestigious golf courses without ever touching a public road?!That's the life of the future homeowner at 1343 Blythe Rd. in Mississauga, a property that'll raise your expectations for what a “dream home” even means.The surrounding neighbourhood of Doulton Estates is highly sought-after — in fact, the most expensive home ever sold in Mississauga sold just 650 metres away last year.Tucked away amongst the trees.Sitting on a secluded 8.5-acre estate tucked along the Credit River, this home comes with a gated entryway and is surrounded by a beautiful woodland that make the property feel like a private resort.A nature lover's dream!But the headliner isn’t just the size. It’s the fact that this 19,000-square-foot mansion backs directly onto the Credit Valley Golf & Country Club — complete with its own private golf...

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4 d. ago Massachusetts man goes on trial in death of wife who disappeared more than 2 years ago

DEDHAM, Mass. — Prosecutors Monday argued a Massachusetts man was responsible for the grisly murder of his wife who disappeared more than two years ago while his lawyers insisted the man panicked after she suddenly died in bed. Ana Walshe, a real estate agent who immigrated from Serbia, was last seen early on Jan. 1, […]

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4 d. ago Canadian Net Announces the Closing of Its Private Placement of Convertible Debentures

Not for Distribution to United States Newswire Services or for Dissemination in the United States MONTRÉAL, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX-V: NET.UN) Canadian Net Real Estate Investment Trust (“Canadian Net” or the “REIT”) is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”) of unsecured convertible debentures of Canadian […]

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4 d. ago Mini Mall Storage Properties Closes Largest Inaugural Unsecured Debenture Offering in Canadian Real Estate History

Calgary, AB, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mini Mall Storage Properties Trust (“Mini Mall”) announced today that it has closed an offering (the “Offering”) of C$450 million aggregate principal amount of Series A senior unsecured debentures and C$300 million aggregate principal amount of Series B senior unsecured debentures (collectively, the “Debentures”), for a total […]

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5 d. ago This $700,000 Toronto house looks like it was marinated in cigarette smoke

We all know smoking is bad for our lungs, but if you've ever wondered what a Toronto home marinated in decades of cigarette smoke looks like, wonder no more — 102 Kalmar Ave. N is here to scratch that oddly specific itch.Listed at $758,000, down from $799,900, this detached, 100-plus-year-old Scarborough house sits on a generous 30 by 135-foot lot.But you might be too distracted by the walls — which appear to have spent the last few decades chain-smoking unfiltered darts — to appreciate the outdoor space.One of two bedrooms. Because yes, every surface inside this home looks like it's been lightly shellacked with tar and nicotine.The kitchen. The ceilings? Yellow.The living room and dining room. The walls? Yellow.Another room with built-in beds. The wood panelling? Like someone said, "What if maple syrup… but sticky… and forever?"The living room and dining room. And speaking of ceilings: th...

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6 d. ago Toronto neighbourhood fighting to stop demolition of strip mall

Hundreds of residents in Etobicoke are raising concerns over a redevelopment project that they say could threaten a key neighbourhood plaza. Richview Plaza, a walkable retail centre located just off Eglinton Avenue West and Wincott Drive in Etobicoke, is at the heart of the dispute between developers and the community, who argue that the plaza is much more than a strip of stores. The strip mall is currently home to a Pet Valu, M&M Food Market, Rexall Pharma Plus, and a TD Bank branch. "Richview Plaza is the only walkable retail in our neighbourhood and it's a vital retail destination for thousands more Etobicoke residents who rely on the plaza for services, amenities and the essentials of daily living," a petition launched by locals reads. The campaign, signed by residents of Ward 2 and surrounding areas, expresses support for the 2021 City-approved redevelopment plan while highlighting concerns over the developer's "subs...

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7 d. ago ERES Enters Into Agreements to Sell Three Properties for €68 Million

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (“ERES” or “the REIT”) (TSX:ERE.UN) announced today that it has entered into agreements to sell three properties containing a total of 322 residential suites in the Netherlands for approximately €67.8 million in combined consideration. All amounts disclosed herein exclude transaction costs and […]

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7 d. ago Federal government pledges $289 million for colourful Toronto development

The federal government has pledged to contribute $289 million to build a colourful new Toronto development that will house hundreds of rental co-op homes.Officials announced the funding commitment for the planned Kennedy Green Co-operative complex at 2444 Eglinton Ave. E. during a Friday ground breaking for the project.Hailed as Canada's single-largest co-op build in over 30 years, the complex will include 612 homes in a colourful package designed by Vancouver-based Henriquez Partners Architects, which could prove one of the most interesting new buildings in town once realized. Outrageously colourful cluster of towers will be unlike anything else in Toronto https://t.co/s5qI7cRW8k— blogTO (@blogTO) April 27, 2025The significant funding commitment is part of the federal government's Build Canada Homes initiative, which aims to spur the construction of affordable homes and improve the national housing supply. Within this broader initiative, funding for the project i...

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