GTA Housing Market Tightens in July and Sets the Stage for Price Stability
8/6/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market conditions tightened in July 2026 compared the same month a year earlier. Home sales edged slightly lower over that period, ... More
Canada's mortgage arrears near a decade high
8/4/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
The number of Canadian bank mortgages at least 90 days past due reached the highest count in more than a decade.
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May GDP surprise calls Canada's rate outlook into question again
7/31/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Statistics Canada data puts Q2 growth on track to outpace the central bank's own projections
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Commercial real estate sector stabilizing
7/23/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
A new report says the sector is showing signs of stability across Canada at the midway point of the year as enthusiasm tempers, but new tariffs announced by the U.S. this week ... More
Trump tariffs could reopen door to Bank of Canada rate cuts: BMO
7/21/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
BMO expects the Bank of Canada to remain firmly on hold this year, but says worsening trade relations with the U.S. could put rate cuts back in play.
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What's next for Canada's housing market?
7/22/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
While CREA sees a milder pace of activity ahead than expected, others say there’s cause for mild optimism – even though challenges are continuing
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Reaction floods in as BoC holds rates
7/16/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Economists, lenders and real estate experts weigh in on the Bank of Canada's July 15 rate decision
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Canadian Home Sales Continue to Climb in June
7/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems edged up a further 0.5% on a month-over-month basis in June 2026. This builds on the 5.5% jump recorded in May ... More
Royal LePage bumps up home price forecast for this year as momentum builds
7/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Royal LePage says it is raising its national housing price forecast for this year as demand continues to outpace supply in some regions.
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Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% as outlook improves
7/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada held interest rates steady for a sixth consecutive meeting as policymakers see the economy rebounding and oil price-driven inflation fading.
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Demand for office and industrial space continues growing in Canada
7/9/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
A new report shows empty office and industrial space falling for multiple quarters
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Canadian housing affordability hits four-year best as condo costs near pre-pandemic norms
6/29/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
RBC Economics reports the national affordability measure has fallen but warns the pace of progress may be slowing
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Market Gains Traction with Strong Home Sales in June and First Half of the Year
7/3/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market conditions continued to improve in June, with sales growing quite strongly year-over-year while new listings declined over the same ... More
Variable rates are cheaper than fixed. Canadians still aren't biting.
6/24/2026 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
This new data explains why – and the psychology affecting it
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Immigrant homeownership climbs while Canadian-born rates slip
6/18/2026 | Posted in Home Buyers by Jessi Sandhu
New StatCan data shows immigrants are buying homes faster even as affordability challenges mount
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Why luxury buyers are leaving major markets for one Canadian city
6/17/2026 | Posted in Luxury Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
A new report shows surging high-end sales in smaller markets and a double-digit drop elsewhere
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Reported US-Iran peace deal reduces Canadian mortgage rate hike threat
6/16/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran is sending oil prices lower — and that has direct implications for Canadian mortgage borrowers.
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Canadian Home Sales Jump Following Slower Spring Start
6/16/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems increased 5.5% on a month-over-month basis in May 2026.
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Bank of Canada maintains policy rate
6/10/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.
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What the BoC rate hold means for Canada's housing market
6/11/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Rates unlikely to see significant movement in the months ahead as central bank stays in wait-and-see mode
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Don't expect a shock from the BoC's next decision
6/9/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada's June 10 decision is shaping up to be one of its quietest yet.
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Canadian rents declined for the 20th straight month in May
6/9/2026 | Posted in Rental Market by Jessi Sandhu
Landlords across Canada are now dangling two months of free rent to fill empty units, the sharpest signal yet that the country's 20-month rent slide still has room to ... More
Ontario Launches New Program to Cut Development Charges and Accelerate Homebuilding
6/3/2026 | Posted in Ontario Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
The Ontario government has opened applications for a new funding initiative designed to lower construction costs and help speed up the delivery of new housing across the ... More
Canadian Consumer Debt Hits Record $2.66 Trillion
5/26/2026 | Posted in Financial Health by Jessi Sandhu
Canadian households are showing a growing divide between those successfully managing debt and those reaching a financial breaking point.
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Spring Home Sales Stronger Than Last Year: TRREB
6/3/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
The Greater Toronto Area housing market continued to gain momentum in May, posting its third consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth and suggesting that buyer ... More
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