The co-living sector is gradually gaining ground as housing markets remain constrained by low rental availability, rising costs, and shifting lifestyle preferences. In many metropolitan areas, vacancy rates remain, limiting access to traditional rental units and pushing demand toward more flexible, cost-efficient models like co-living. This housing arrangement typically blends private, furnished bedrooms...

While average asking rents in Canada have declined 3.3% year-over-year to $2,129 in May 2025, marking the eighth consecutive month of annual rent drops, this national trend masks a more complex picture across the nation. Several provinces and municipalities are still experiencing notable increases in rental costs, especially in specific segments such as three-bedroom units or smaller urban markets that...

With rising utility costs, climate uncertainty, and shifting consumer values, sustainability and energy efficiency are increasingly key considerations in Canada’s housing market. The 2025 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Mortgage Consumer Survey findings highlight this trend, offering insights into just how strongly energy efficiency and environmental considerations are shaping homeownership...