The GTA real estate market is shifting away from the easy money years into a period where survival, cashflow, and discipline matter more than fast price growth. Instead of asking whether prices will go up or down next year, the smarter question is whether a buyer or investor can hold through uncerta...
As Canada and China reopen trade momentum, many expect immediate effects on housing, but real estate responds in stages, not headlines. Markham today sits in a transition phase where approvals, infrastructure, and visibility are already in place, while population and construction lag behind due to t...
Recent improvements in Canada and China trade relations are opening new opportunities for Canadian consumers, including greater access to competitively priced Chinese electric vehicles. After visiting China, I was impressed by the quality, technology, and cost efficiency of its EV industry, which re...
During a recent trip to China, visiting Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hainan, I was struck by how rapidly the country has modernized: daily life is more convenient, infrastructure is advanced, and service standards have improved significantly. At the same time, conversations with locals and frien...
In today's challenging GTA market, many homeowners are struggling with negative equity, rising payments, and uncertain outlooks, but the right decision varies case by case. Some sellers, like a family facing an expensive condo closing, avoided a forced sale once they secured financing, while a young...
Markham's property tax rate did rise again in 2025, and many homeowners felt the impact. But even with this increase, Markham still remains one of the lowest-tax major cities in Ontario. With a residential rate around 0.70%, it continues to sit below Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Newmarket, Milton...
The Conservatory Group, a well-known GTA builder, is now subject to a court-mandated sale resulting from an internal family conflict rather than a cooling market. This will see billions in development lands and commercial assets change hands, including several key sites in Markham. The shift opens t...
This week, the Liberal government introduced the 2025 federal budget, which includes several significant changes aimed at addressing the housing crisis in Canada. The budget raises the annual mortgage bond issuance limit, providing more capital for multi-unit rental projects, which is expected to ea...
A recent approval for a backyard addition on John St. illustrates a growing reality in Markham: families are adapting their homes to support multiple generations rather than relocating to more affordable cities or downsizing. With buying another detached home in the same school district often out of...
