Garry Marr: Some pockets of the office market are showing strength, but the cost of building a new tower keeps going up
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Even the real estate industry is losing faith in housing
Garry Marr: Could a housing market recovery really take a decade? It has before
News
Garry Marr: Why there’s still ‘a lot of pain’ for real estate developers, despite talk of a rebound
Insolvencies are on the rise despite signs of improvement in commercial real estate, but it depends which pocket you're looking at
Real Estate
Garry Marr: Why Toronto’s land transfer tax makes less sense than ever
Municipal cash grab is making a moribund housing market even less efficient
Real Estate
Garry Marr: Are developers really ‘hoarding’ condos or just avoiding a fire sale?
Vacancy tax is trying to force owners to sell but may just be adding more costs
Real Estate
Garry Marr: A desk of your own is the perk missing from the return to the office. Could it make a comeback?
What's in it for workers returning? Landlords and employers are trying to make it worth your while
Personal Finance
Garry Marr: Why U.S. 30-year mortgage contracts are a mixed blessing for homeowners
Locking in long-term at lower rates looks like a steal, until you decide to move
Real Estate
Garry Marr: Are we building too many apartments now?
Rents keep falling and developers are looking to cut costs as affordability remains challenging
Personal Finance
Garry Marr: Should you buy a house in the middle of a trade war?
Markets may have bottomed in some regions, but job security and interest rates could trump other factors
Family Finance
Garry Marr: Here’s why using your TFSA to fund a child’s education could make sense
Time is running out for parents to get free money from the government