As housing costs continue to drive buyers and investors outward from Vancouver’s core, preconstruction activity in Surrey has emerged as a compelling opportunity. A wave of thoughtfully designed, amenity-rich condo developments is reshaping Surrey’s landscape, particularly in transitional growth nodes.

Surrey is growing as one of Metro Vancouver’s most active real estate frontiers, with a wave of new...

The City of Edmonton announced in late June that it has reopened applications for its Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), an initiative designed to help homeowners finance energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. The program allows residential, multi-unit, and commercial property owners to access funding for retrofits, with repayment collected through property tax bills over time.

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Sustainability is increasing in importance to Canadian homeowners, leading to energy efficiency becoming a key consideration for renovation decisions. Between 24% and 33% of mortgage consumers indicate making their homes more energy efficient as a reason to renovate. 

Given this trend, more Canadians may be wondering about upgrading their properties with solar panels, but may be concerned whether...