Brampton’s Power of Sale Crisis: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know Before It’s Too Late: The Storm That’s Already Here

If you own property in Brampton right now, you’re living through something unprecedented. This city of nearly 800,000 people, one of Canada’s fastest-growing suburbs, is now ground zero for one of the most alarming power of sale surges in Ontario’s history. According to a new database compiled by industry professionals, Brampton now trails only TorontoContinue reading “Brampton’s Power of Sale Crisis: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know Before It’s Too Late: The Storm That’s Already Here”

GTA’s rental commercial space demand soars

A lot of recent data has been pointing to a significant revival of the commercial rental market in Toronto and the GTA, something that I am increasingly witnessing in my daily practice as well. This marks a sharp turnaround for this market. The latest data shows that the office availability rate declined by 40 basisContinue reading “GTA’s rental commercial space demand soars”

condo market supply crisis on the horizon?

As of current, ample data exists that shows a downturn in the condo market in Toronto and the GTA. However, there are clear indications that we are potentially looking at a supply crisis in the coming years. I had written about the downward trend in the condo market and the slight fluctuations we have beenContinue reading “condo market supply crisis on the horizon?”

Dubai Diary: My 5-day Deep Dive Into Dubai’s Real Estate Market

In preparation for the Dubai Real Estate Investment Expo 2025 that I am holding in Mississauga on 7 and 8 June, I decided to visit Dubai and get a first-hand feel and deep understanding of the real estate market in the UAE. Here’s what I saw. First I visited Ras-Al Khayma. This emirate has recentlyContinue reading “Dubai Diary: My 5-day Deep Dive Into Dubai’s Real Estate Market”

the secret investment strategy Canadians are using to make millions in Dubai’s real estate market, and how you can join them — free insider guide (EBOOK)

There has recently been a lot of buzz about moving to Dubai by a lot of Canadians looking for lucrative returns, tax-free income and a secure investment environment. Even I have faced similar questions, and as Canada’s real estate market continues to be a challenging environment, Dubai does definitely offer a compelling alternative for investorsContinue reading “the secret investment strategy Canadians are using to make millions in Dubai’s real estate market, and how you can join them — free insider guide (EBOOK)”

tumultuous week for housing market amid economic and policy shifts

This past week we saw a whirlwind of developments in Ontario, from rising mortgage rates, employment challenges, government rate cuts, and debates around immigration’s impact on GDP. This reflects the complexities of the rapidly changing economic and policy landscape and also highlights both the vulnerabilities and potential shifts in Canada’s housing and economic framework. TheContinue reading “tumultuous week for housing market amid economic and policy shifts”

Ontario falling severely behind in addressing housing needs as per new study

A new report from the PLACE Centre at the University of Ottawa’s Smart Prosperity Institute has shed light on the significant disparities in housing construction across Canada’s 100 largest cities and towns, with Ontario shown to be severely underperforming. The study analyzed housing starts from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2024, offering crucial insightsContinue reading “Ontario falling severely behind in addressing housing needs as per new study”

Toronto’s condo market faces decline amid rising inventory and high borrowing costs

Toronto’s condo market is experiencing a significant downturn, characterized by a sharp decrease in sales and an oversupply of units. This downturn is likely being driven by soaring borrowing costs, a growing surplus of inventory, evolving investor sentiment, and the broader implications of current policies. Recent data showed a sharp decrease in new condominium salesContinue reading “Toronto’s condo market faces decline amid rising inventory and high borrowing costs”

new stats show surge in housing starts

As per latest statistics, Canada’s housing market exhibited a significant uptick in housing starts, up by 8% in the month of October compared to the previous month and reaching a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 240,761 units. The growth is largely driven by multi-unit and single-family home projects, suggesting resilience amid ongoing economic challenges. EconomistsContinue reading “new stats show surge in housing starts”