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Since January 1, hosts must choose between registering as an entire-unit or partial-unit short-term rental operator. The registration and renewal fee for short-term rental operators will increase to $375.

Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14 around the world, and candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400. By the middle of the 18th, it was…

Ontario’s Building Code 18-storey mass timber buildings approved. Fire-rated encapsulated timber components. Aims to address housing shortage. Mass Timber Benefits Faster, quieter construction. Lower costs, supports forestry and tech. Enhances housing supply.

Toronto struggles with a sharp decline in condominium starts despite its historically large volumes. Toronto reported 6,301 annualized rental starts, falling behind Edmonton's 7,190 units.

Toronto home prices are projected to remain flat in 2025 due to surplus inventory and reduced demand. National home prices are forecasted to rise by 5%, but Toronto’s prices will remain stagnant.

Toronto expands support for higher-income earners, enabling families earning up to $160,000 to access homeownership aid. The Home Ownership Assistance Program (HOAP) eligibility now includes households in the 80th income percentile, up from 60th.

Is 2025 the right time for buyers? Now is one of the best times in years, with excellent conditions for first-time buyers. There’s plenty of inventory, no bidding wars, and interest rates are dropping for 2025.