Update: This article has been updated with the most recent available data. The 2022 version of the analysis can be found below the current study. 24 of Canada’s 50 largest…
Alexandra Ciuntu

Alexandra Ciuntu
Alexandra is a creative writer for Point2, with a background in covering real estate market trends, renter demographic shifts and industry news. Her work has been featured in several online publications, including the New York Times, Bloomberg, Barron’s, Inman, Forbes, Architectural Digest, and MarketWatch. Alexandra can be reached at [email protected]
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Queen Victoria shaped Canadian history and culture ever since the country’s earliest days. From when it was first observed to where and how it’s celebrated today, Point2 breaks down everything you…
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Canada Real EstateResearch
Happiest Cities in Canada: Caledon Paves the Yellow Brick Road for More Ontario Cities
Happiness is as elusive a term as it is subjective, and it encompasses a multitude of aspects, from the pragmatic to the existential. And, although measuring it is somewhat possible…
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The spread of work-from-home arrangements amplified homeowners’ desire to upsize, with American condo-dwellers rethinking their space, as well as their proximity to neighbors. But is this attainable? Can condo owners even…
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ResearchU.S. Real Estate
Valentine’s Day Prices Getting Spicy: 17% More for a Romantic Dinner in 2023, Flowers & Cards Stay Within Budget
The year debuted with news of nationwide layoffs and increased concerns surrounding inflation, and rising cost of living. And, with January already gone, one thing is certain: It’s getting harder…
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Canada Real EstateResearch
The Battle of Housing Costs: Cities Where Renters & Owners Have it Better
Canadian homeowners spend 24% (or almost $300) more than renters on monthly shelter costs. Major Ontario cities boast the most expensive housing costs: Homeowners in 9 cities (including Toronto, Brampton…
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U.S. Real EstateResearch
2022 Housing Buzzwords: Home Descriptions Rely on Space & Outdoor Features to Attract Home-Seekers
Today’s treacherous housing landscape has made home-seekers savvier when it comes to sifting through listings and determining which ones to focus their time, effort and money on. And, while the…
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The value we put on space — literally and figuratively — has increased following the pandemic. And, with elbow room topping the wish list for most Canadian homebuyers, it’s fair…
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They should give out medals for raising children while juggling a job – just ask any working parent. Unfortunately, the pandemic only exacerbated the work-life balance struggle for working parents,…
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Whether by choice or not, the average person’s housing requirements have changed in the last two years: Internal migration toward the suburbs — fueled by a need for more space,…
The Price of Being a Homeowner: Canadian Cities Where 1st Year of Ownership Comes Cheaper
Homeownership is more doable in some cities than in others: The cost of the first year of ownership in Canada’s most populous cities ranges from $74,342 in Saguenay, QC, to…
Who Is the Canadian Homebuyer of 2022? Here’s What Online Searches Say About the Country’s Home-Seeking Priorities
This year’s most searched-for price range in Canada was between $200,000 and $300,000 — less than half the latest national average home price of $640,000. Home-seekers were predominantly interested in…
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