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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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The rapid expansion of new housing developments across Simcoe County, particularly in Barrie, presents a critical juncture. As demand for homes surges, a pressing question emerges: are these new communities being constructed with long-term energy sustainability in mind, or are we simply building tomorrow’s energy challenges today? The sun is out, offering a powerful, renewable
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A quiet shift is underway in Ontario’s legislative landscape, a change poised to alter the familiar rhythm of local urban development. At the heart of this alteration lies the Minister’s Zoning Order, a provincial instrument whose application is now set for significant expansion, carrying potential implications for communities across the province, including places such as
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Barrie’s real estate market has been riding the waves of change, showcasing varying trends that reveal how the city’s housing sector is evolving. March 2025 marked a notable moment in Barrie’s housing landscape as recent data from the Barrie and District Association of Realtors highlighted a 27.51% year-over-year drop in total home sales compared to
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The Greater Toronto Area’s condo market is at a crossroads, shaped by shifting buyer expectations, economic challenges, and the relentless pace of urban expansion. As cranes dot the city skyline, lofting new towers into the air, the condo market stands as a barometer of urban demand. Yet, the story unfolding in the GTA is one
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Mark your calendars, because this spring, Barrie’s real estate community will come alive at the much-anticipated 4th Annual Everything to do with Real Estate Trade Show. Happening on April 17, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM at BDAR, located at 676 Veterans Drive, this event promises to be the ultimate destination for local Realtors
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Toronto’s housing market is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Sales have plunged, prices are down, and uncertainty around international trade has cast a long shadow over the city’s economic forecast. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market experienced a notable decline in March 2025. Compared to the same period last year, home sales
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The concept of being middle class once came with a promise: security, opportunity, and the chance to build a better life. Yet, in communities like Barrie, Ontario, that promise seems to be slipping through the cracks of rising rents, stagnant wages, and an increasingly elusive housing market. For decades, the Canadian middle class symbolized stability—a
Who’s Truly Middle Class in Barrie? Read More »
The spring real estate season always brings excitement and a tinge of uncertainty, and in Simcoe County, 2025 is no exception. With a market that balances the good, the bad, and the ugly, buyers and sellers alike are navigating shifting trends. This past February, the Simcoe County real estate market saw a slight decline in
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Illegal short-term rentals have long disrupted communities, but Oro-Medonte is saying enough is enough. With a comprehensive plan in motion, the township aims to wrest control back from rogue operators. The serene township of Oro-Medonte, known for its picturesque landscapes and tight-knit community spirit, has found itself battling a modern menace: illegal short-term rentals (STRs).
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