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Our 2023 City Readiness Index for Gen Z, which analyzed 35 metrics across four categories, shows that smaller cities have what it takes to help young adults thrive: Smaller cities scored higher in affordable housing, cost of living, work/life balance, and perceived mental health, among others. The results indicate that Gen Z’s values might push them away from large, bustling urban hubs and toward more closely knit communities. Eight of the top 10 cities competing…
When we fantasize about our dream homes, most of us picture tall, spacious bedrooms, amenity-rich kitchens and a sprawling back yard to die for. But in real estate, there’s luxury…
Finding a home within a decent commuting distance used to be the dream before the pandemic. In 2021 and 2022, freed from the necessity to show up to the office…
Condo owners looking to upsize face a multitude of roadblocks en route to house ownership. But, going from apartment to house feels particularly bumpy in British Columbia.
Starter homes used to have a very well-defined place on the housing market. Also known as entry-level homes, these properties were smaller dwellings, hovering around $200,000. Nowadays, they increasingly seem…
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…
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…
If you’re interested in putting your foot on the property ladder but don’t yet qualify for a mortgage, your dreams of homeownership aren’t quite over. Considering a rent-to-own home makes…
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…