The Liberal government wants to make homeownership more accessible for Canadian Muslims by introducing halal mortgages. But what is a halal mortgage, and why is it needed?

The Canadian federal budget revealed a plan to offer “alternative financing products, including halal mortgages,” to “enable Muslim Canadians, and other diverse communities, to further participate in the housing market.” More details of what the plan would look like are expected this fall. Livabl spoke to S. Zuhair Naqvi, the CEO of EQRAZ, an Islamic home financing institution based in Oakville, for more insight.

As Canada’s largest city, Toronto offers a wide variety of options for work, entertainment, food, education, and outdoor activities. Its diversity draws new homebuyers from all over the world, giving the city and its surrounding areas a unique flavour unlike anywhere else in North America.

For the second consecutive quarter, Vancouver maintained its status as the most expensive city to rent a home in Canada, according to the Zonda Urban National Rental Report for Q1-2024.

Join Matt and Rob as they chat all things new launches, community-building and the art of place-making. 

All-white kitchens are out, with bold kitchen colors making a splash. From dark and moody, to pink to warm wood tones, color is back.

Canadians are still enjoying mild spring temperatures, but Calgary’s housing market is in a heatwave, according to the latest multi-family take from Zonda Urban.

Exclusive data from the website shows for the first quarter of this year, there were 1,373 new multi-family home sales in Calgary — that’s the highest total Q1 sales total and the fourth-highest quarterly volume ever recorded.

The Canadian housing market remained essentially unchanged for March. However, zooming in on the last week of the month, there was a flurry of activity, indicating that Canadians are finally ready to buy and sell for spring.

“Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan” was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The lofty strategy intends to build 3.87 million new homes by 2031. This amount would be in addition to the 1.87 million new builds forecasted by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation during the same period. Trudeau is counting on investments in the upcoming 2024 budget to support this plan.

Recent data is putting the spotlight on the dangers associated with fabricating quartz counters without necessary workplace safety measures

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada announced its decision to hold the overnight rate at five per cent, citing its policy of “quantitative tightening.” However, the Bank did acknowledge that a rate cut in June is “within the realm of possibilities.” This is the sixth time in a row that the Bank has decided to hold the rate.

What’s the biggest challenge facing Calgary’s real estate market? If you ask more than a dozen of the city’s smartest real estate thinkers that question, you’ll get a variety of answers covering a wide spectrum of worries. 

Canada’s largest city often reflects many of the same housing and economic issues experienced nationwide. However, Toronto also possesses its own sets of unique draws and pain points within its market. The city’s financial opportunities and multicultural flavor make it a draw for Canadians and immigrants.  

From window seats to sliding glass doors to sunrooms, homeowners look for ways to establish an indoor-outdoor connection.

Four in five Torontonians think condos are cheaply made, despite growing consumer sentiment towards condos as long-term housing.

Stephanie and Matt finally settle the great sidewalk vs. no sidewalk debate in the latest episode of Livabl Launch

Golf training is only one of many uses for a basement golf simulator, including other sports, gaming and movies.