Master-planned communities (MPCs) have increasingly become more than just clusters of homes. They are emerging as holistic ecosystems that integrate sustainable practices, technological advancements, and thoughtfully designed public spaces. Developers are responding to a growing demand for environmentally responsible, resilient, and socially engaging communities, blending innovation with long-term planning....

The British Columbia government has announced that the maximum allowable rent increase for residential tenancies in 2026 will be 2.3%, a reduction from the 3% limit set for 2025. The announcement, posted by the province’s Residential Tenancy Branch, aligns allowable rent increases with the current rate of inflation and reflects ongoing efforts to maintain housing affordability for tenants across the...

The residential construction industry is facing its most challenging environment ever due to a perfect storm of stifling taxation, rising material costs, unpredictable market forces like tariffs, and myriad other issues.

Cumbersome planning approvals processes and restrictive regulatory policies are also delaying new home construction and significantly adding to the cost, so much so that building has...