At a time when we need to dramatically accelerate homebuilding, a new report released by RESCON indicates that housing starts are down and job losses in the industry continue to grow.

The findings are truly disturbing. Condo apartment starts in 2025 were down a whopping 52 per cent in Ontario relative to the 2021-24 averages, while ground-oriented housing starts declined 43 per cent.

Job losses in the...

The housing affordability crisis is often framed as a simple imbalance between supply and demand. However, the crux of the matter is that governments – particularly at the municipal level – have turned new housing into a revenue tool, relying heavily on development charges (DCs) to fund projects.

What were once modest, targeted fees to ensure that growth pays for growth have morphed into...

Ontario’s investment property market operates under stricter down payment requirements than primary residences, a regulatory divide that continues to shape access, competition, and portfolio strategy across the province’s diverse real estate landscape.

Regulatory Framework and Property Type Requirements

Investment properties in Ontario require a minimum 20% down payment, regardless of property...