Toronto’s Housing Crisis Has a Hidden Villain... Development Charges!

It’s not just high interest rates or immigration. The real reason homes are unaffordable? Development Charges (DCs) — a quiet, crushing tax adding over $150,000 to new homes. Meanwhile, Montreal builds smarter—with lower costs and fewer fees. This week, Vince breaks down how Toronto’s broken system is killing affordability—and what we need to fix it before it’s too late.Welcome to The Owl Mortgage Podcast, hosted by Vince Gaetano and co-host Cristina Minatel.Each week, Vince and Cristina break down the latest news, market trends, lender updates, and mortgage announcements affecting Canadians. From interest rates and housing policy to insider industry insights and practical advice for homebuyers, homeowners, and investors, they make complex topics easy to understand.Whether you're buying your first home, renewing your mortgage, refinancing, or simply trying to stay informed, you'll get honest conversations, expert analysis, and a few laughs along the way.Tune in every week for new episodes and discover the information that could help you make smarter mortgage decisions.For more information, be sure to visit  https://www.owlmortgage.ca/ & https://wealthbuilders.realpm.ca/