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Supply creation

What type of housing is being built, how much and where? Explore building permits, under construction, housing starts and completions.

 

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How housing moves from builders to occupants. Track sales, unsold inventory and price data for new homes in major census metropolitan areas.

 

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Who lives where and under what arrangement? Analyze ownership rates, renter profiles and household composition.

 

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    Development charges: Not all cities are created equally

    New analysis shows that reducing or eliminating development charges could increase viable housing projects by up to 14% in some cities.

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    Tracking housing construction through the full building process reveals how market sentiment has shifted and what to expect in 2026.

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