Budget may push Bank of Canada toward further rate cuts
11/5/2025 | Posted in Government and Regulation by Jessi Sandhu
The federal government’s latest budget may prove too restrained to lift Canada’s slowing economy, potentially leaving the Bank of Canada with little choice but to ...
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What does BoC's latest rate cut mean for Canada's housing market?
10/29/2025 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Lower rates ease payments, but buyers and lenders stay cautious ...
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Canadian Home Sales Mark Four-Year High for the Month of September
10/16/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems declined by 1.7% on a month-over-month basis in September 2025, ending a string of gains that began in April. That ...
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Latest BoC decision a 'move in the right direction' for housing market
9/22/2025 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Don't expect a big immediate jump in purchase activity, but experts suggest there's cause for cautious optimism ...
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Canadian Home Sales Continue to Climb in July, National Benchmark Price Remains Steady
8/15/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems climbed 3.8% on a month-over-month basis in July 2025. Building on gains recorded over the previous three months, ...
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Nine reasons why waiting for homes to become more affordable may not be the best plan
8/15/2025 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Tariff turmoil is fuelling both inflation and disinflation at the same time, but which force is greater is yet to be known. The verdict could affect thousands of would-be ...
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Canada home prices aren't bouncing back anytime soon
7/23/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Jessi Sandhu
Canada’s housing market is showing signs of recovery, with a majority of cities reporting home price increases, yet a significant spike in values remains unlikely. ...
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Canadian Home Sales Up Again in June, National Prices Holding Steady
7/15/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems rose 2.8% on a month-over-month basis in June 2025, building on the 3.5% gain recorded in May. ...
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'Kind of stuck': Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers
7/10/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers wanting to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid ...
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Fitch slashes Canada's home price forecast amid economic strain
6/25/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Renewing mortgages at higher rates and low affordability weigh on Canadian housing market prospects ...
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Canadian Home Sales Rise While Prices Hold Steady in May
6/16/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Canadian home sales rose 3.6 per cent between April and May, marking their first gain since November, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) latest ...
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BoC holds rate at 2.75%, outlines two paths for economy as trade tensions cloud outlook
4/16/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.75% on Wednesday and unveiled two diverging scenarios for the economy, reflecting the unprecedented uncertainty triggered ...
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Canada housing starts slide unexpectedly
4/15/2025 | Posted in New Developments by Jessi Sandhu
Housing supply crisis shows little sign of improving ...
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Canadian Housing Demand and Prices Slide Further in March
4/15/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Canadian home sales fell on a month-over-month basis once again in March 2025, as rising tariff turmoil and uncertainty is keeping home buyers on the sidelines. ...
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Surge in CMHC-insured multi-unit lending shows no signs of slowing
4/2/2025 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
CMHC-insured loans for multi-unit rental housing have surged in recent years, driven by high interest rates and federal policies aimed at boosting rental supply. ...
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Canadian home prices to fall as buyers wait out 2025 uncertainty, says TD
3/27/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Home prices in Canada are now expected to fall in 2025, as the lingering effects of trade uncertainty, affordability challenges, and weak buyer demand take their toll. ...
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Canada's housing market braces for impact as a fresh wave of tariffs looms
4/1/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
The exposure of the Canadian economy to the US "clouds the entire picture for the housing market," says chief economist ...
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CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook
2/5/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sales and prices this year as homebuyers take advantage of improved borrowing conditions, but says its outlook ...
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Are Canadian interest rates about to nosedive?
2/4/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Tariffs are off the table for now – but both fixed and variable rates could still tumble ...
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Will it be easier or harder for Canadians to buy a home in 2025?
1/2/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
It’s been a rough few years for Canadians looking to break into home ownership as unaffordability issues persist across the country. ...
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Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up demand
12/30/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Jessi Sandhu
Heading into 2025, economists and real estate agents believe activity is poised to remain strong amid much lower borrowing costs and more favourable rules for buyers, despite an ...
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Canadian Home Sales Continue to Climb in November
12/16/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems rose again in November, building on October’s surprise jump. ...
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Canadian housing market set to pick up pace in 2025
11/27/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Experts predict a seller's market in nearly half the nation’s housing regions ...
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Bank of Canada rate cuts save housing market from collapse, says economist
11/25/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Rate cuts offered stability, but economic risks and high mortgage rates keep recovery uncertain. ...
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House prices continue to rise in October as market gains momentum
11/19/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Conditions on the resale market tightened further in October, with a seller’s market that is synonymous with upward price support. ...
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Canadian Home Sales See Surprise Jump in October
11/18/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems increased 7.7% on a month-over-month basis in October 2024, reaching its highest level since April 2022. ...
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Fewer young Canadians own homes but majority planning to buy within five years: poll
10/29/2024 | Posted in Real Estate Market by Jessi Sandhu
A new report says that while fewer young Canadians own a home compared with three years ago, a majority of millennials and Gen Z adults still plan to purchase one in the next five ...
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Canadian Home Sales Edge Up Again Following Third Interest Rate Cut
10/15/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Following the Bank of Canada's third interest rate cut of the year, national home sales increased slightly in September compared to August. This follows a similar pattern of ...
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Feds launch mortgage refinancing program to boost secondary suites and ease housing crunch
10/8/2024 | Posted in Government and Regulation by Jessi Sandhu
The federal government is rolling out another set of mortgage changes aimed at addressing the housing shortage, this time focusing on supporting the construction of secondary ...
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10/10/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Jessi Sandhu
Royal LePage’s latest housing market forecast predicts a real estate rebound that will see Canada’s “sluggish” markets in recovery mode by spring following ...
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