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The Canada Revenue Agency will host an online information session on the first-time home buyers’ GST/HST rebate on May 20 and take questions.
“These sessions are designed for professionals and organizations that support prospective home buyers, as well as for builders and developers. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the rebate and be better equipped to share accurate information...

The 2025 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Materials Guide, published as part of the Housing Design Catalogue (HDC), is becoming a key reference for affordable housing projects across the country. It catalogs embodied-carbon values, cost...

Patios have become year-round living rooms – they are must-haves for homebuyers. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) a patio is among buyers’ most-wanted features, and 86 percent of buyers want one.
For 2026, outdoor living trends are focused on performance with polish – materials that read residential, wear commercial and extend maintenance cycles. Think matte micro-textures, softer curves and view-first detailing that lets the landscape do the...

If there were any lingering doubts about the severity of Canada’s housing crisis, the latest numbers should put them to rest. We are not in a mild downturn or a cyclical pause – we are in a full-scale supply and affordability crisis and the market signals...