Episode 357
Policies, rental conversions ‘crowding out’ families in Toronto, Ottawa
Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast · Sandy MacKay, Steve Hamoen
June 30, 20254m 22s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Steve Hamoen kicks off with a welcome and introduction, followed by a sponsor message from Real Approved Inc. The discussion begins with an analysis of the University of Ottawa's Missing Middle Initiative, focusing on housing trends that impact young families. We then explore Ontario's housing policy and its effects on the availability of family-sized homes. The conversation continues with CMHC's recommendations and the increasing demand for three-bedroom rentals. Closing remarks emphasize the importance of these insights for developers and policymakers. The episode wraps up with a sponsor reminder from Real Approved Inc.
(0:00) Welcome and podcast introduction by Steve Hamoen
(0:20) Sponsor: Real Approved Inc.
(0:38) Analysis of the University of Ottawa’s Missing Middle Initiative & Housing trends affecting young families
(1:40) Ontario’s housing policy and its impact on family-sized homes
(2:39) CMHC’s recommendations and the rise in three-bedroom rentals
(3:25) Closing remarks and importance for developers and policymakers
(3:48) Sponsor: Real Approved Inc.