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Housing Crisis   -   Jul 06, 2026 Is the Government Creating the Housing Shortage Through Permitting Delays?
Is the Government Creating the Housing Shortage Through Permitting Delays?

Developers blame permitting delays for rising housing costs, while municipalities defend careful planning. Who is right?

Canadian Real Estate   -   Jul 03, 2026 Did Canada's Foreign Buyer Ban Solve a Problem That Never Really Existed?
Did Canada's Foreign Buyer Ban Solve a Problem That Never Really Existed?

Canada restricted foreign homebuyers to improve affordability. Years later, many are asking whether the policy solved the problem or missed the real issue.

Are Corporate Landlords the Villain or Part of the Solution?
Canadian Real Estate   -   Jul 07, 2026 Are Corporate Landlords the Villain or Part of the Solution?

Critics say REITs raise prices and limit ownership. Supporters argue that institutional capital is essential to building more housing.

by Debbie Balfour
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Canadian Real Estate   -   Jul 07, 2026 Are Corporate Landlords the Villain or Part of the Solution?
Are Corporate Landlords the Villain or Part of the Solution?

Critics say REITs raise prices and limit ownership. Supporters argue that institutional capital is essential to building more housing.

by Debbie Balfour
Housing Crisis   -   Jul 06, 2026 Is the Government Creating the Housing Shortage Through Permitting Delays?
Is the Government Creating the Housing Shortage Through Permitting Delays?

Developers blame permitting delays for rising housing costs, while municipalities defend careful planning. Who is right?

by Debbie Balfour
Canadian Real Estate   -   Jul 03, 2026 Did Canada's Foreign Buyer Ban Solve a Problem That Never Really Existed?
Did Canada's Foreign Buyer Ban Solve a Problem That Never Really Existed?

Canada restricted foreign homebuyers to improve affordability. Years later, many are asking whether the policy solved the problem or missed the real issue.

by Debbie Balfour
Real Estate Investing   -   Jul 02, 2026 Who Really Pays the Price When Development Costs Rise?
Who Really Pays the Price When Development Costs Rise?

Development Cost Charges help fund infrastructure, but critics argue they increase housing prices. Who ultimately pays the cost of growth?

by Debbie Balfour
BC Real Estate   -   Jun 26, 2026 David Eby Says 'The Plot Got Lost' on B.C.'s Condo Buyout Plan
David Eby Says 'The Plot Got Lost' on B.C.'s Condo Buyout Plan

David Eby says critics misunderstood B.C.'s condo buyout proposal, insisting the focus is affordable homeownership rather than rescuing developers.

by Debbie Balfour
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