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.
- Mortgage wars looming as some Canadians take advantage of lower rateson January 7, 2025
Top bank heads expect many mortgage holders to be able to renew at lower rates over the next two years
- Why loan-to-income ratios and switching will be the talk of mortgage markets in 2025on January 3, 2025
Robert McLister: Here are some not-so-daring 2025 predictions for real estate and mortgage markets
- These four factors will determine if mortgage rates will keep drifting loweron January 2, 2025
Robert McLister: Three-year terms still the sweet spot for most new borrowers
- FP Outlook 2025: Real estate to be a ‘mixed market’on December 31, 2024
Steve Saretsky: Keep an eye on immigration crackdown
- In this mortgage market, the only constant is changeon December 20, 2024
Robert McLister: When it comes to mortgage shopping, flexibility isn’t just a yoga outcome, it’s a financial survival strategy
- Not a mortgage rate was stirring (Well, maybe an insured two-year fixed…)on December 19, 2024
Robert McLister: But that doesn’t mean the mortgage market itself is dead
- The Bank of Canada Lowers its Policy Rate 50 Basis Points in Second Consecutive Decisionon December 12, 2024
The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight lending rate from 3.75% to 3.25%. The post The Bank of Canada Lowers its Policy Rate 50 Basis Points in Second Consecutive Decision first […]
- ‘Surprise Jump’ in Home Sales for Octoberon November 21, 2024
Who had a 7.7% increase in home sales on their real estate bingo card for October? The post ‘Surprise Jump’ in Home Sales for October first appeared on CREA.
- Ask the Expert: Steve Garganis on how the US impacts Canadian mortgage rateson November 18, 2024
We all know that whatever happens in US it will affect Canada. Here is my next interview with RatesDotCa for their Ask The Expert edition – Steve Garganis on how the US … Continue Reading Ask […]
- TIME TO ELIMINATE AIRBNBS?.. (No, I don’t think so)on November 2, 2024
TIME TO GO AFTER AIRBNBS?.. (No, I don’t think so) Canada wants to eliminate all Short Term Rentals (STR). And they are going to punish anyone that has rented out … Continue Reading TIME TO […]
- Scene Is Set for Home Sales Rebound in 2025; September Sees Modest Gainson October 25, 2024
Canadian home sales are trending upward, but just not as fast as once forecasted, which could lead to a spillover effect in 2025. The post Scene Is Set for Home Sales Rebound in 2025; September Sees […]
- The Bank of Canada Lowers its Policy Rate by 50 Basis Pointson October 23, 2024
The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight lending rate from 4.25% to 3.75%. The post The Bank of Canada Lowers its Policy Rate by 50 Basis Points first appeared on CREA.
- Ask the Expert: Steve Garganis on future bidding wars and why the feds should allow 40-year amortizationson October 22, 2024
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by RatesDotCa for their Ask The Expert edition on the current and future markets, rates prediction, amortization, and new changes to the mortgage […]
- CREA Forecasts National Home Sales to Climb 6.6% in 2025on October 17, 2024
Markets now expect the Bank of Canada to get back to a “neutral” rate by sometime next spring or summer, as opposed to the multi-year path anticipated back in July. The post CREA Forecasts […]
- Why Everyone Should Choose The Longest Amortization Possibleon October 15, 2024
One of the most common requests I get when discussing mortgage options with my clients is that they want the shortest amortization they can afford. They want to pay their … Continue Reading Why […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
