Discover the top real estate apps for Canadian first-time buyers. From property search with Wahi & HouseSigma to digital closing with Deeded.

Getting your offer accepted is just the beginning of your homebuying journey in Canada. This comprehensive guide reveals what first-time buyers need to know about the critical 4-6 week closing process that follows offer acceptance.

The $8-10 million iPRO Real Estate collapse and ongoing new construction deposit frauds expose critical vulnerabilities in Canada's real estate deposit system, where consumers bear ultimate risk while their savings sit in under-monitored brokerage trust accounts.

The shocking reality behind a $4.2 million special levy that devastated Canadian condo owners

Canada's new Build Canada Homes (BCH) program represents the federal government's most ambitious housing initiative in decades, specifically designed to help working families access affordable housing.

When sellers refuse to leave on closing day, it creates a legal nightmare that can cost buyers thousands in delays, hotel stays, and storage fees. Experienced real estate lawyers have proven strategies to handle holdover sellers, from charging daily penalties to emergency court orders, protecting buyers' rights and investments.

Toronto's new Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw, effective July 31, 2025, requires landlords to pay $700 per unit and prove renovations are necessary before evicting tenants, marking a major shift in tenant protection. While the bylaw offers stronger safeguards against fake "renovictions," it also creates new compliance burdens and costs for property owners.

Canada's housing markets are experiencing their biggest slowdown in over a decade, with Toronto and Vancouver seeing record inventory levels while Calgary shows more resilience. Recovery will be gradual and regionally different, with three key factors determining when markets improve