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Homes Are Selling Fast in GTA and Sellers Are Slashing Prices. May 14, 2025
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market is seeing a surprising twist this spring: homes are selling at lightning speed in many neighbourhoods — yet sellers are also slashing prices, offering deep discounts to entice cautious buyers back into the market. In...
Unemployment Rate and Weak Job Gains Point to June Bank of Canada Rate Cut — But Cottage Sales Offer a Glimmer of Optimism . May 12, 2025
Canada’s economy is navigating choppy waters as rising unemployment and soft job creation intensify speculation that the Bank of Canada (BoC) may cut interest rates as early as June. The unemployment rate climbed to 6.9% in April, the highest since late 2024, while...
Least Expensive Home Sold for $382K in Mississauga as Ontario Plans New Municipal Planning Rules. May 8, 2025
In a week marked by significant developments in Canada's real estate landscape, the sale of Mississauga's least expensive home at $382,000 stands out, especially as Ontario announces new planning regulations aimed at accelerating housing development. Ontario's Push...
Mark Carney’s Priorities Meet a Turbulent Market: The State of Canadian Real Estate in May 2025. May 6, 2025
Canada’s housing market is at a pivotal juncture. With Prime Minister Mark Carney's new government setting ambitious priorities, the real estate landscape is grappling with rising mortgage rates, affordability challenges, and shifting regional dynamics. As Carney...
Fixed Rates Are Moving Up—and Variable Rate Discounts Are Shrinking. May 5, 2025
As Canada's housing market continues to recalibrate, homebuyers and homeowners are facing a double whammy: fixed mortgage rates are climbing steadily, while variable-rate discounts are becoming increasingly scarce. These shifts are impacting affordability from coast...
Prime Minister Has Housing Challenge: How Is He Going to Handle It? May 2, 2025
Canada's housing crisis has reached a critical juncture, demanding immediate and comprehensive action from Prime Minister Mark Carney. With affordability plummeting, inventory shortages persisting, and economic uncertainties looming, the nation's housing landscape is...
Reason Behind BoC Rate Hold, Liberal Win: What It Means to You ? May 1, 2025
In a week marked by significant economic developments, Canadians are witnessing pivotal shifts that could reshape the nation's financial landscape. The Bank of Canada's decision to maintain its key interest rate, coupled with the Liberal Party's electoral victory,...
TD Maintains Consistency in Rate Pricing, While BMO Updates Mortgage Rules. March 31, 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of the Canadian housing market, recent developments have highlighted the strategic approaches of major financial institutions and the broader economic factors influencing real estate dynamics. TD Bank's Mortgage Portfolio Adjustment...
GTA: 400 Homes Sold in February, But 22,000 Still Unsold? March 28, 2025.
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market is facing an unprecedented situation. While February saw the sale of 400 new homes, a staggering 22,000 remain unsold, raising serious questions about market stability, buyer confidence, and future trends. What does...
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