For those of you who love the Netflix hit series “Selling Sunset”. This is the same, except without the babes, glamour, money, DRAMAAH… and gorgeous unattainable properties of course.
“Double the pace or double the pain”—that’s the quiet ultimatum hidden in Canada’s $25 billion housing announcement. With home prices and rents surging post-pandemic, and fewer Canadians able to buy or even find a place to live in major cities, the stakes have never been higher. To grasp why this investment matters, start with some […]
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The faces of Greater Toronto and Hamilton’s middle class—teachers, nurses, paramedics—are increasingly hidden behind a veil of financial anxiety. In a city built by their hands, even steady work no longer guarantees a foothold. A report from CivicAction gives these invisible poor a name and a warning: the walls are closing in, and quietly, they’re
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Every city must decide who gets to shape its public spaces: the people who use them daily, or the businesses eager to leave their mark. Orillia has chosen to ask its residents directly. The City of Orillia stands at a crossroads, seeking ways to fund community programs while preserving the character of its parks, arenas,
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Imagine arriving at the lake and finding not exclusivity, but community. The Canadian dream of owning a cottage along pristine shores has been drifting further out of reach, as rising prices and the gentrification of these cherished landscapes push buyers aside. Enter fractional ownership—a model quietly reshaping who gets to dip their toes in Ontario’s
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Simcoe County’s real estate market doesn’t do drama—it prefers the slow burn. In a year marked by national headlines of volatility, local numbers cut through the noise with a quiet resilience that tells its own story. Anyone expecting fireworks in Simcoe County’s 2025 housing data will have to settle for a fizzle. According to the
Is Simcoe County’s property market cooling or quietly resilient? Read More »
Homeowners and hopeful buyers across Simcoe County are about to face a pivotal opportunity: on June 18, Barrie opens its doors to expert insight that could reshape how locals understand and navigate the shifting housing market. The Peggy Hill Team, led by local real estate figure Peggy Hill, is hosting a one-night-only event designed for
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When Barrie residents are invited to help decide which local lands deserve protection, the question emerges: whose vision of the city’s future becomes reality? In Barrie’s latest Conservation Trust initiative, the call for community feedback is not only a formality—it is the cornerstone upon which the city’s environmental legacy will be built. The Conservation Trust,
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When the foundation was poured at the corner of Yonge Street and Country Lane, it did more than mark the beginning of another building; it signalled a turning point in Barrie’s approach to caring for its older generations. Older adults, their families, and the broader Barrie community are witnessing the construction of a new residential
Who Gains Most as Barrie’s Senior Housing Expands? Read More »
Barrie’s housing market is experiencing an unusual summer, defying typical seasonal trends. While the rest of Canada anticipates a market warm-up, Barrie faces a slowdown, prompting questions about what factors are at play and how this impacts local residents. Across Canada, the housing market shows signs of cooling compared to last year. According to the
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Ontario set a formidable objective: facilitating the construction of 1.5 million new residences by the year 2031. This ambitious target necessitates a sustained pace, requiring roughly 150,000 housing starts annually. However, recent data emerging from the province’s budget paints a different picture, indicating a significant deviation from the needed trajectory. The stark figures underscore the
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