On a sunny afternoon two years ago, as panic about the overheated housing market in Canada’s big cities was spreading, three key policy-makers hunkered down in Toronto to figure out what to do. Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Toronto…

Part 1. CMHC Shared Equity Loan. The Incentive would allow eligible first-time home buyers who have the minimum down payment for an insured mortgage to apply to finance a portion of their home purchase through a shared equity mortgage with…

If you’ve ever nervously watched water drip from your apartment ceiling, or have nearly set your oven ablaze by neglecting a tray of chicken fingers, you’ve probably found comfort in your tenant’s insurance coverage. Homeownership is no…

The Bank of Canada for some time has been suggesting higher and higher interest rates are coming soon — until this week. Economists are noting the central bank took on a dovish (read: less aggressive) tone at its March 6th policy meeting…

Urban Toronto reports on a new proposal submitted to the City at the end of February seeking rezoning and an Official Plan Amendment to permit an 8-storey development on Bayview Ave. south of Balliol St. The proposal by Gairloch Developments…