How Will The EV Transition Affect Real Estate Planning?

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 28 May 2023 16:11:07 +0000

As many automakers look to follow Tesla into the electric vehicle market, the shift could change how real estate developers and building owners plan new projects. A move toward overnight charging at apartments and condos could offer cost savings on electricity, and one professor thinks that owners of these developments will feel pressured to add […]

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Do Large-Scale Photovoltaic Projects Impact Sales Prices of Close-By Homes?

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:45:53 +0000

New Berkeley Lab study finds evidence of relative decreases in home sale prices within 0.5 miles of large-scale photovoltaic projects in three of six states studied. The construction of large-scale photovoltaic projects (LSPVPs), defined here as ground-mounted photovoltaic generation facilities with at least 1 megawatt (MW) of direct current generation capacity, can be linked to […]

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New Survey Reveals That Two-Thirds Of Renters Want Green & Energy Efficient Homes

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:11:12 +0000

A survey of some 2000 renters in the US reveals that one of the key criteria for two-thirds of them when choosing a place to rent was the inclusion of “green practices” in the building, with 40% of them saying that they wouldn’t rent a property that doesn’t have green practices. MRI Software, a provider […]

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Why hundreds of newcomers have chosen to settle in Northeastern Ontario in the past three years

Credit to Author: Timmins Economic Development Corporation| Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:30:56 +0000

Many newcomers are choosing to settle in communities located in Northeastern Ontario over large cities like Toronto or Montreal. Cities in Northeastern Ontario give newcomers the chance to create the life they’ve always wanted. Affordable cost of living, job opportunities, and many facilities and amenities give newcomers the chance to build their life quickly. In […]

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Why more newcomers to Canada are choosing Thunder Bay

Credit to Author: Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:47 +0000

The lower cost of living is what attracts many newcomers to Thunder Bay. Although still an urban area with many amenities that you can expect in a larger city, Thunder Bay is a very affordable place to live when compared to larger cities like Toronto or Vancouver. Thunder Bay is ranked by RE/MAX as one […]

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I’m a newcomer: How can I buy my first home in Canada?

Credit to Author: iRise Realty| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:30:37 +0000

CanadaVisa and iRise Realty invite you to join our free webinar on Wednesday August 17 to learn about purchasing your first home or investment property in Canada! Sign up to this free webinar! Webinar overview Are you new to Canada or in your home country thinking of moving to Canada permanently? If the answer is […]

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Douglas Todd: Trudeau's crackdown on real-estate investors won't work. Here's why.

Credit to Author: Douglas Todd| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:45:04 +0000

Opinion: The Liberal government’s headline-grabbing attempts to rein in rampant housing speculation are full of loopholes and distractions

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Douglas Todd: Trudeau’s crackdown on house investors all about posturing, not fixing

Credit to Author: Douglas Todd| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:00:06 +0000

Opinion: The Liberal government’s headline-grabbing attempts to rein in rampant housing speculation are full of loopholes and distractions

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