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09/20/2018

With new mortgage rules and higher interest rates putting the squeeze on Canadian homebuyers, some have found a new approach.

09/20/2018

The Canadian housing market continued to warm up in August, as national home sales climbed 0.9 per cent month-over-month.

The Canadian housing market continued to warm up in August, as national home sales climbed 0.9 per cent month-over-month.

09/13/2018

It was quite the second quarter for Canada’s commercial real estate market, with a record $16.5 billion worth of investment

Toronto and Vancouver continue to be the primary destinations for commercial investment, according to the latest data release from CBRE Canada.

09/11/2018

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts slowed in August compared with July

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the pace of housing construction starts slowed in August compared with July.

09/05/2018

Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ½ per cent.

The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ½ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 ¾ per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ¼ per cent.

09/03/2018

Happy Labour Day!

08/30/2018

Between considering mortgage terms and insurance to viewing properties with your realtor, buying your first home is a busy and stressful time. Here are some questions you should ask.

Even if you’re totally mystified by the mortgage process, these five questions will help set you on the right track.

08/28/2018

Next week, Canada’s Q2 real GDP numbers will be released, and economists are predicting a positive report. http://ow.ly/SEBo30lAJIF

08/24/2018

After months of slumping activity, economists and industry watchers alike have been waiting to see when the Canadian housing market would get back on its fee

Ontario has seen an increase in home sales and prices over the past two months, while Alberta and New Brunswick have also warmed up considerably.

08/21/2018

While the Canadian housing market has seen a slight uptick in activity over the past few months, one economist warns that it will be quite awhile before the market returns to its formerly hot conditions.

"Those hoping to see a broad-based pick-up in activity were likely disappointed,"writes RBC senior economist Robert Hogue, in a recent note.

08/16/2018

Canadian home prices have cooled considerably over the past few months and, according to one economist, that’s unlikely to change any time soon.

"After the fireworks of 2016 and 2017 that propelled property values by an average of nearly 10 per cent per year, a much tamer pricing environment is in the cards for Canada’s housing market in 2018 and 2019," writes RBC senior economist Robert Hogue, in a recent note.

08/14/2018

“Home prices, home building and borrowing: In a similar vein, strong population gains will also drive housing activity,” writes BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic, in a recent note.