Canada’s housing debate has increasingly focused on supply, affordability, and the federal government’s role in addressing long-term shortages. In December 2025, the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released an independent assessment of Build Canada Homes (BCH) and the future of federal housing programs under Budget 2025. The report provides a clear, data-driven picture of what the new agency can deliver — and what it cannot.

This article highlights the key factual findings.

Federal Housing Spending Is Projected to Decline

Despite the creation of Build Canada Homes, the PBO projects...

Canada’s job market delivered a pleasant surprise in November, adding 54,000 new jobs and pushing the national unemployment rate down to 6.5% — the lowest level in 16 months. The latest report from Statistics Canada shows continued strength in the labour market despite global economic uncertainties.

Health Care Leads the Way

The biggest job gains came from the health care and social assistance sector, which added more than 46,000 positions. This growth highlights Canada’s increasing need for nurses, support workers, and health service professionals.

Youth Employment on the Rise

Young...

1. Introduction: A Slow Winter Start for GTA Condos

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) entered late 2025 with a clearly cooler condo resale market. According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), total residential sales across all home types fell to 5,010 transactions in November 2025, down 15.8% year-over-year, while average price across all property types eased by 6.4% to $1,039,458. (Zoocasa.com)

Within this broader slowdown, condominium apartments were the weakest performing segment by volume. TRREB data, summarized by Zoocasa and other outlets, show:

• GTA condo apartment...

DURHAM REGION REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT – NOVEMBER 2025

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Market Summary – November 2025

A Data-Driven Snapshot of Sales, Prices, Supply, and Buyer Behaviour

The Greater Toronto Area housing market continued to show signs of adjustment in November 2025, with year-over-year declines across key indicators but emerging month-to-month stability. Below is a clear summary of the latest TRREB data and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors.

Sales Activity

Total GTA home sales: 5,010
Year-over-year change: –15.8% (compared to 5,947 in November 2024)
Month-over-month (seasonally adjusted): Slight decline compared to October

Breakdown by home...

November 2025 delivered strong, data-driven evidence that Lakeview Oshawa remains one of the GTA’s most competitive and affordable freehold markets, especially for buyers targeting semi-detached homes under $650,000.

Market at a Glance (Nov 1–30, 2025)

Based on your uploaded MLS-style data for Lakeview:

• Typical DOM: 4–14 days (fast-moving)
• Most homes sold at or above list price
• Renovated homes performed the strongest
• Inventory remained low, keeping upward pressure on prices
• Affordability drove buyer behaviour, especially under $600K

Semi-Detached Home Performance

Semi-detached...

Why This Toronto Community Just Became the Best Buyer Opportunity in the GTA

Malvern quietly became one of Toronto’s most affordable real estate pockets in November 2025. While much of the GTA continues to struggle with high prices and limited freehold inventory, Malvern delivered something rare: every detached, semi-detached, and townhouse sold below the asking price.

Detached homes, which were selling over $1.1M during the 2021–2022 boom, slipped back under $1 million, averaging around $987,000. Semis stabilized in the mid–$800s, and freehold townhomes averaged $698,000–$710,000 — some...

Ontario’s rental housing system is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) and enforced through the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). With the introduction of Bill 60 (2025), the Province has proposed several amendments intended to “modernize” tenancy procedures and streamline Board operations.

This article provides a clear, simple comparison of the current RTA rules and the new framework proposed under Bill 60.
No predictions. No interpretations. Just the actual legislative differences, section by section.

1. Notice for Non-Payment of Rent (N4)

Relevant law: RTA ss. 59–60
 

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The GTA rental market shifted dramatically in the third quarter of 2025, creating one of the most unusual dynamics we’ve seen in years: tighter rental conditions, more transactions, more supply — but falling average rents. This combination signals a market undergoing structural change, driven by high borrowing costs, elevated immigration, and one of the largest waves of purpose-built rentals ever delivered in the GTA.

According to the TRREB Q3 2025 Rental Market Report, the number of condo rental transactions surged to 22,491 leases, an increase of 20.2% compared to Q3 2024. At the same...

Where Value, Convenience, and Growth Meet
By Sami Chowdhury, Broker – RE/MAX Realtron Realty Inc.
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Introduction: Mississauga Stands Strong in a Transitional Market

2025 continues to be a year of transition across the GTA housing landscape. Higher interest rates, shifting buyer expectations, and increased inventory have reshaped the real estate conversation. But in the middle of these changes, Mississauga has emerged as one of the most stable condo markets in the Greater Toronto Area.

While some regions are showing notable price declines or weaker sales activity,...