Across Canada, short-term rentals (STRs) make up only a small part of the overall housing stock. According to Statistics Canada, in 2023, properties that could serve as long-term homes but were instead used predominantly for short-term stays amounted to less than 1% of Canada’s 15.5 million housing units. Despite this, public attention often focuses on these listings as a primary driver of rising rents...

Commercial real estate (CRE) across Atlantic Canada is facing a more cautious and strategic market in 2025. However, while national challenges, including rising interest rates, softer capital markets, and inflationary pressure, are being felt, this region is remaining stronger than some of the other regions in Canada, according to a Remax 2025 CRE Market Trends Report. Halifax and St. John’s, in particular,...

Long-term trends in one of Ontario’s most reliable real estate markets, and how a new pre-construction project fits into the city’s evolving landscape.

As real estate markets become increasingly competitive in major urban centres, including Toronto, Guelph poses an attractive alternative for both investors and residents. Located just under 100 km west of Toronto, Guelph is close enough for commuting...