In recent Canada real estate news, market trends continue to be influenced by various factors including economic conditions, government policies, and shifts in consumer preferences. While some regions have experienced steady growth in property prices, others have seen fluctuations due to changing demand dynamics and housing supply constraints. Additionally, ongoing discussions surrounding affordability and housing accessibility remain at the forefront of public discourse, prompting calls for innovative solutions from policymakers and industry stakeholders alike. Overall, the Canadian real estate landscape remains dynamic and evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities for investors, homeowners, and renters across the country. Stay informed with our latest updates on Canada’s real estate market.
- What’s Trending in International Real Estate: How Canada and REALTORS® Fit Inon October 9, 2024
The Canadian real estate market is interconnected with markets around the world, and that’s where CREA Global comes in. The post What’s Trending in International Real Estate: How Canada and […]
- As office vacancies continue to climb, landlords are offering turnkey suites to woo tenantson October 8, 2024
A strategic tool to attract tenants and expedite leasing
- Homebuyers are waiting for more interest rate cuts, says TRREBon October 4, 2024
Watch: Chief market analyst Jason Mercer talks about how the Toronto housing market likely won’t rebound for another year
- First-time mortgage seekers: Strap in for what has become a financial thrill rideon October 4, 2024
Robert McLister: One moment you’re coasting on low rates; the next, you’re watching your finances nosedive as borrowing costs soar
- U.S. jobs bonanza slams the brakes on falling mortgage rates in Canadaon October 3, 2024
Robert McLister: The move is sounding alarm bells at lenders
- The Great Mortgage Reseton October 3, 2024
A FOUR PART SPECIAL EDITION… PART 4 of 4 THE GREAT MORTGAGE RESET… MY RECOMMENDATIONS. This policy of making it harder to borrow money has only hurt the little guy, the … Continue Reading The […]
- The Great Mortgage Reseton October 1, 2024
A FOUR PART SPECIAL EDITION… PART 3 of 4 Canada’s mortgage lending rules and policies are broken. They just don’t work. And the more our Federal government tries to help, the … Continue […]
- The Great Mortgage Reseton September 26, 2024
A FOUR PART SPECIAL EDITION… PART 2 of 4 Canada’s mortgage lending rules and policies are broken. They just don’t work. And the more our Federal government tries to help, the … Continue […]
- The Great Mortgage Reseton September 24, 2024
A FOUR PART SPECIAL EDITION… PART 1 of 4 Canada’s mortgage lending rules and policies are broken. They just don’t work. And the more our Federal government tries to help, the … Continue […]
- 10 up and 3 down, unintended consequences!on September 20, 2024
LOTS OF MOVEMENT IN MORTGAGE RATES Sounds like a football play. But I’m not talking about football even though the NFL season just started and my Buffalo Bills won their … Continue Reading 10 up […]
- New $1.5 million price cap, 30 year extended amortization.. Is it enough?on September 18, 2024
The Federal Government announced they would be extending the current amortization on insured mortgages (those buying with less than 20% down) to 30 years. ONLY if you are a First-time … Continue […]
- Canadian Real Estate Activity ‘Flat as a Pancake’ in Auguston September 17, 2024
The rekindling of Canadian housing market activity is still on pause, says the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) following the release of its latest national housing data. The post Canadian […]
- Q2 2024 Commercial Snapshot: Key Economic Indicators for Commercial Real Estateon September 12, 2024
Here’s a deeper dive into some of the data CREA is monitoring on the commercial side of real estate. The post Q2 2024 Commercial Snapshot: Key Economic Indicators for Commercial Real Estate first […]
- Bank of Canada Announces Third Consecutive Policy Rate Cuton September 4, 2024
The Bank of Canada reduced its target once again for the overnight lending rate from 4.5% to 4.25%. The post Bank of Canada Announces Third Consecutive Policy Rate Cut first appeared on CREA.
- As rates come down, five-year fixed mortgages vie for the crownon August 29, 2024
Robert McLister: Happy long weekend to floating rate holders as a Bank of Canada cut next week is virtually guaranteed
- Canadian Home Sales on Pause; Increased Activity a ‘Slam Dunk’ to End 2024, Says CREA Senior Economiston August 20, 2024
A late-July interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada meant there wasn’t much movement to report regarding Canadian home sales for that month, but this won’t be the case for much longer. The post […]
- Bank of Canada Rate Cut July 2024: Impact on Mortgages and Economyon July 25, 2024
The Bank of Canada just cut the overnight rate by another 0.25%. For the second consecutive month, they’ve lowered the rate. In total, a 0.50% drop in two months. (not … Continue Reading Bank of […]
- CREA Scales Back 2024 Home Sales Forecast Despite Rise in Juneon July 25, 2024
Home sales were on the rise in June, but the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) latest revision to its 2024 housing market forecast includes some scaled back predictions compared to what was […]
- Bank of Canada Announces Second Consecutive Policy Rate Cuton July 24, 2024
The Bank of Canada reduced its target once again for the overnight lending rate from 4.75% to 4.5%. The post Bank of Canada Announces Second Consecutive Policy Rate Cut first appeared on CREA.
- CREA Scales Back Resale Housing Market Forecaston July 16, 2024
Following another quiet spring, and increased levels of supply, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has scaled back its housing market forecast for 2024 and 2025. The post CREA Scales Back […]
