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10/24/2026

Starting my morning at the SOLO Conference at Humber Polytechnic! 🏘️

Today’s focus: The Future of the Small Ontario Landlord—Tools, Strategies and Next Steps.

Looking forward to learning, exchanging ideas with fellow property owners and connecting with industry professionals. Understanding landlords’ challenges helps me better support my clients with their rental properties and investment decisions.

If you’re here today, come say hello! 🤝

Kevin Chau | Realtor®
📞 647-892-6761

10/21/2026

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🏡 Your home may be worth more—but is your household financially stronger?

CMHC’s latest research shows Canadian home prices more than doubled between 2005 and 2025—even after adjusting for inflation.

That is a significant gain in housing wealth. But home equity and everyday financial comfort are two different things.

A family can own a valuable home and still feel squeezed by mortgage payments, groceries, property taxes and other expenses. Meanwhile, younger Canadians may face a tougher path to ownership.

Whether you’re buying, investing or planning retirement, consider these questions:

✅ Do you have money left over each month after expenses?
✅ Could you handle an unexpected repair or temporary loss of income?
✅ Are your debts shrinking—or growing to cover everyday spending?
✅ Does your retirement plan work if home prices stay flat for several years?

Homeownership can be a powerful part of building wealth. Lasting financial security also requires manageable debt, accessible savings and a plan that fits your stage of life.

As a Realtor, I believe the right property decision should support your family’s financial well-being—not just increase the value of your assets.

Thinking about buying, selling, downsizing or investing? Let’s talk through the numbers and how a move would fit your longer-term goals.

Kevin Chau | Realtor
Your trusted family Realtor and investment partner

📖 Read CMHC’s research:
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/housing-markets-data-and-research/housing-research/research-reports/accelerate-supply/canada-house-prices-vs-peer-countries-why-we-stand-apart

Housing prices have more than doubled since 2005 in Canada.

How does Canada compare with other countries?

Our research shows housing demand has outpaced supply, driven by:

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Strong population growth
📈 Rising incomes
🏦Low borrowing costs

⚠️ As a result, Canada has fewer homes per person than most international peers.

🔗 Get all the details: http://cmhcschl.ca/r14l50ZZ7Th

04/08/2026

Real Estate returns more than 8 times than growth in wage income.
Source: Statistics Canada
Timeline: 1981-2024 (43 years of accumulative data)

03/03/2026

Great video and discussion here!
It really makes you stop and think about what giving up on homeownership could mean for the next

▶️Housing affordability is usually framed as a supply problem or a price problem. But recent academic research suggests something deeper may be happening.▶️T...

01/29/2026

*** The Anticipated Upcoming Condo Supply Crunch -- Crisis means Opportunity!

Stop looking at the 2026 market. You’re missing the 2029 crash. 📉🛑

The headlines say the Toronto market is "sluggish." They say inventory is sitting. They tell you to "wait and see."

Here is what they AREN'T telling you:

We're entering the 5th year of largest ever correction. By the end of the decade, there won't be enough new condo completions to meet demand.
This raises serious questions around the impact on affordability.

If you plan to purchase a condo unit, once the 2029 supply gap hits, you won't be negotiating—you'll be competing!

If you are:
* planning to right size
* helping your children getting their 1st home
* sophisticated individual investor
* moving up

Reach out to our team for more details...

01/24/2026

CRA audits and real estate: what every homeowner and investor should know

The CRA has been increasing audit activity in the real estate sector, with a strong focus on capital gains reporting, principal residence claims, flipping activity, and GST/HST compliance.

This Financial Post article outlines 10 common real estate issues that can trigger a CRA review. Whether you’re selling, investing, or planning renovations, understanding these rules upfront can help you avoid costly surprises later.

📌 Key takeaway: good record-keeping and proper tax planning matter more than ever.

If you’re unsure how a sale, rental, or renovation may be treated from a tax perspective, speak with a qualified tax professional early — before the transaction closes.

🔗 Read the article here:

Jamie Golombek: CRA increased real-estate audits by 2,100 from the prior year, leading to $849 million in taxes and penalties. Read more

01/23/2026

*** CRA audits and real estate: what every homeowner and investor should know

The CRA has been increasing audit activity in the real estate sector, with a strong focus on capital gains reporting, principal residence claims, flipping activity, and GST/HST compliance.

This Financial Post article outlines 10 common real estate issues that can trigger a CRA review. Whether you’re selling, investing, or planning renovations, understanding these rules upfront can help you avoid costly surprises later.

📌 Key takeaway: good record-keeping and proper tax planning matter more than ever.

If you’re unsure how a sale, rental, or renovation may be treated from a tax perspective, speak with a qualified tax professional early — before the transaction closes.

Jamie Golombek: CRA increased real-estate audits by 2,100 from the prior year, leading to $849 million in taxes and penalties. Read more

08/18/2025

Wrapping up 2-day property & construction sites touring in Calgary & Edmonton.
Super productive & successful.
Working hard and also enjoying RVing experience in Banff & the Rockies

08/17/2025

1st day - sites touring in Calgary here we go!

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