Residential-density land sales slump in GTA
Sales of development land for high-density residential development have slumped in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), falling more than 50 per cent from 2022 during the first quarter of 2023.

Calgary resale home prices hit record high
After four months of persistent gains, Calgary resale home prices hit a record benchmark price of $550,800 in April 2023, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB).

World’s tallest, most expensive, Passive homes rising
Vancouver’s Curv condo tower—expected to break ground in 2024—is slated to be the tallest residential tower in Vancouver at 60 storeys. It will also be the tallest Passive House building in the world according to Montreal-based developer Brivia Group.

Housing starts up 22 per cent month-to-month
Housing starts in Canada increased 22 per cent based on the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) in April 2023 from a month earlier according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), but a slowdown is expected this year.

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