Tag: #HousingStarts
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CMHC Warns Ontario Condo and Housing Projects Are Stalling in 2026 – What That Means for Developers, Investors and Their Construction Financing
CMHC Warns Ontario Condo and Housing Projects Are Stalling in 2026 – What That Means for Developers, Investors and Their Construction Financing CMHC’s latest Housing Supply Report shows Canada’s housing starts rose about 6% in 2025, but warns that ownership‑oriented supply—especially condos—is under serious pressure from collapsing presales and rising unsold inventory. New CMHC and Read more
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Toronto’s development charges soared 1,799% since 1999; killing housing starts
Toronto’s development charges have exploded from $5,000 in 1999 (~$10,250 adjusted for inflation) to nearly $195,000 per new house today—a staggering 1,800% increase that’s crushing new construction. This regulatory cost barrier is a primary reason housing starts plummeted 58% and new-home sales dropped 91% in early 2025, contributing to a citywide housing crisis. Without urgent Read more