Education

Dec. 13, 2025

Will Government Building Incentives Actually Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis — Or Just Delay It?

Canada’s housing crisis has reached a point where it dominates federal budgets, provincial platforms, and municipal council chambers. Over the past two years, governments have rolled out an unprecedented wave of building incentives, tax breaks, grants, accelerated approvals, and housing programs aimed at boosting supply. The intention is clear: build …

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Dec. 6, 2025

Is Canada Heading Toward a Multi-Generational Housing Norm?

 

In a country where homeownership was once the primary marker of financial stability, the conversation is shifting. Families across Canada are beginning to ask a new question — not when will we buy a home? but who will we buy a home with? With rising housing costs, limited supply …

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Posted in Education, Opinion News
Nov. 30, 2025

eXp Realty: Why the Fastest-Growing Brokerage on Planet Earth Is Reshaping Real Estate in Canada

eXp Realty: Why the Fastest-Growing Brokerage on Planet Earth Is Reshaping Real Estate in Canada

Most people have heard the name by now — eXp Realty.
Some know it as the “cloud brokerage.”
Some know it as the “agent-owned” brokerage.
Some describe it as the “fastest growing real estate …

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Nov. 22, 2025

Understanding the NAR and CREA Lawsuits: What They Really Mean for Buyers, Sellers, and the Future of Commissions

Over the past two years, real estate headlines in both the United States and Canada have been dominated by something most consumers had never even heard of before: class-action lawsuits against real estate associations, specifically the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) in the United States and the Canadian Real Estate …

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Nov. 15, 2025

Is Canada’s Housing Affordability Crisis Worsening: What It Means for Nova Scotia and the Country

Recent internal federal documents paint a troubling picture of housing affordability in Canada. These briefing materials, prepared for incoming Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, reveal that Canada’s housing supply has struggled to keep up with rapid population growth, and that many households—especially middle-income and vulnerable groups—are finding basic housing increasingly out …

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Nov. 1, 2025

New Listing Surge in Nova Scotia: What Buyers, Sellers & Investors Should Know

The housing market in Nova Scotia is showing some notable change — according to the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR), the number of new residential listings jumped 10.9% year-over-year in September 2025, reaching 1,592 new properties added to market. (CREA Statistics) This figure marks the highest number …

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Posted in Education
Oct. 25, 2025

B.C. Aboriginal Title Ruling Shakes Private Land: What Homeowners, Lenders, and Agents Need to Know

In August 2025, the Supreme Court of British Columbia released a landmark decision in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General) that has sparked national debate. The Court recognized Aboriginal title to roughly 800 acres in Richmond, B.C., and—crucially—held that fee-simple titles issued by the Crown do not extinguish Aboriginal …

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Oct. 18, 2025

How New Immigration and Remote Work Trends Are Impacting Halifax Real Estate

Halifax has long been a city of growth, culture, and opportunity, but in recent years, it has found itself at the epicenter of a national transformation. As Canada welcomes record numbers of immigrants and remote work reshapes how and where people live, Halifax’s real estate market is adapting rapidly. These …

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Oct. 11, 2025

Nova Scotia’s New Directive for Housing Stock: What It Means for Developers & Homeowners

Earlier in October 2025, the Government of Nova Scotia moved decisively to address housing supply barriers by issuing a new directive that designates Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) as an interim planning area. This order grants the province authority to override some municipal planning constraints and fast-track residential development under “minimum …

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Sept. 27, 2025

Uneven Recovery: Which Canadian Regions Are Pulling Ahead in 2025

 

Canada’s housing markets are finally showing flickers of activity after a period of stagnation, but the rebound is far from consistent across the country. In August 2025, national home resales ticked upward, suggesting improved buyer confidence. However, regional disparities reveal that some provinces are beginning to stabilize while others …

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