: An urban focus concerning parks is a laudable one, but appears to refer to lands adjacent to, but fairly far removed from, urban centres. Acts of boldness should also happen in downtown cores.
In 1763, King George III gifted Halifax Common “for the use of the inhabitants of the town of Halifax as commons forever.” Since then, that once-promising space has been encroached upon by many elements, most of which happened without public input being taken seriously. Everything from hospitals, schools and churches to private residences, an arena, parking lots and a public works depot have eaten away at our inheritance. Many areas of the common continue to be well-loved and well-used by the people of Halifax. However, a true spirit of aspirational thinking and collaboration should be more urgent now than ever.Peggy SmithLetters to the Editor should be exclusive to The Globe and Mail. Include your name, address and daytime phone number.
Exactly nothing over ask. It is inflating the market. Property taxes are soaring. It has to be stopped so more people can afford a home.
That will automatically raise the list price of homes and therefore the cost of a home.
Put caps on what agents and brokers can make. Place tax on any funds received over the asking price that the seller must pay. (Or be reported on their tax returns as a taxable benefit).
ya know what else would definitely correct housing prices? 7% 5 year fixed term 25 year amortized mortgages ( 6% floating) Wouldn't hurt to use rev can digital services to grab the $ the non primary owners are stuffing under their beds 2. That'll fix it guaranteed .
so conversely , if someone does not meet your asking price you 'must not' sell it? c'mon... There's no absolutes in free markets and price discovery... If there ever is expect your net worth to finance that feature.
I think it’s common sense. We don’t have this rule here because of greedy people. Greedy realtors and greedy politicians who benefit from the tax money. Fyi, they are already doing this in the US.