Fara Ghafari, 88 West Realty
Fara Ghafari is a licensed real estate agent as well as a REALTOR® in CREA and an expert in rental and for-sale properties at 88 West Realty.
Fara Ghafari is a licensed real estate agent as well as a REALTOR® in CREA and an expert in rental and for-sale properties at 88 West Realty.
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Eliminating Parking Minimums: Boosting Canada’s Housing
Canadian cities debated scrapping mandatory parking minimums, as a fast, low-cost way to unlock housing supply. Underground stalls cost ~$50K-$100K each; a 200-unit project with 250 stalls can add up to ~$25M. Developers reported quicker leasing in transit areas with less parking, often appealing to younger, car-free households. Reform boosts housing and cuts carbon best […]
Canada’s Spring 2026 Real Estate Market: What Buyers, Sellers, and Developers Need to Know
Canada's real estate market shows renewed momentum with lower interest rates easing mortgage affordability, sparking buyer activity, especially among first-time and move-up buyers. However, housing supply remains critically constrained, with a need for 3.5 million new homes by 2030. The Greater Toronto Area market varies by segment, with competitive activity in detached homes and challenges […]
B.C. demands federal housing funds announced for Ontario
British Columbia is seeking equal access to nearly $9 billion in federal funding offered to Ontario for municipal infrastructure and housing development charge reductions. The funding aims to boost condo construction and address housing supply issues. Ontario also received a temporary HST waiver on new homes under $1 million. British Columbia wants similar support but […]
Preparing for the Future: How Canadian Real Estate Needs to Adjust to a Shifting Climate
Canada faces increasing extreme weather risks impacting real estate, including floods, ice storms, wildfires, and coastal erosion. Insured losses exceeded $8 billion in 2024, causing insurers to withdraw coverage in high-risk areas, affecting property financing and values. Climate-resilient development now requires integrating adaptive design from site selection to construction, guided by updated risk data and […]