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Home Sales Data for 1st Month of the HST Rebate Window Is Out. Here’s What the Numbers Show
The first full month of sales data since Ontario introduced its temporary HST rebate program is showing a noticeable increase in new home activity across the Greater Toronto Area, with single-family homes leading the recovery.
May 273 min read


Canada’s Rents Are Falling as a Massive Supply Wave Hits the Market
Rental conditions are becoming increasingly challenging for landlords and investors, particularly in high-supply regions like Ontario and British Columbia.
May 123 min read


Canada Adds 14,000 Jobs in March, But Labour Market Still Finding Its Footing
While the headline number is positive, it only partially offsets the sharp losses seen earlier this year and reinforces the idea that the labour market is stabilizing rather than strengthening.
Apr 162 min read


Ontario’s $8.8B Housing Push: New Builds Could See Major Price Cuts
Ontario has announced one of its most significant housing initiatives in years, and it could have a meaningful impact on affordability across the province.
Apr 22 min read


Canada’s New $50,000 GST Rebate for First-Time Home Buyers Clears the Senate
Canada is one step closer to introducing a major housing affordability measure that could significantly reduce the cost of buying a newly built home.
Mar 92 min read


Ontario Sees First Meaningful Increase in New Home Construction After Prolonged Slowdown
After several years of declining residential construction activity, Ontario has finally posted a modest but notable increase in new home development to start 2026.
Feb 173 min read


Why Donald Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Pitch Won’t Fly in Canada
Donald Trump reignited a national debate this week after proposing that Americans should be able to take out 50-year mortgages, a dramatic extension of the already long 30-year terms common in the United States.
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Canada Adds 67,000 Jobs in October
Canada’s job market showed solid momentum in October, adding 67,000 new positions and nudging the unemployment rate down to 6.9%.
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Canadian Home Sales Rise as Prices Flatline in Big Cities
Canada’s housing market continued to stabilize in the third quarter of 2025, with home sales climbing even as prices stayed flat.
Oct 16, 20252 min read


What the Bank of Canada’s Rate Cut Means for Your Mortgage Renewal
This marks the first cut since March and it’s good news for homeowners — especially those facing a mortgage renewal in the coming months.
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Canada’s Inflation Slows to 1.7% in July, Raising Hopes of a Rate Cut
The decline was largely driven by a steep drop in gasoline prices, though rising food and shelter costs kept overall price pressures elevated.
Aug 27, 20252 min read


July Job Losses Raise Questions, But Rate Cuts May Wait
Labour market sees sharpest monthly drop in over three years, but economists say the Bank of Canada remains focused on inflation before making its next move.
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Canada’s Mortgage Renewal Wave: What Borrowers Can Expect in 2025–2026
A massive wave of mortgage renewals is set to hit Canada in 2025 and 2026, with about 60% of mortgages coming up for renewal during this period.
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Is Now the Best Time in 3 Years to Buy a Home in Canada?
After years of skyrocketing home prices, intense bidding wars, and tough competition, Canada's housing market is finally seeing a shift — and it’s giving buyers a bit of breathing room.
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Canadian Home Prices Outpaced Wages 7-to-1 Since 1981
A Statistics Canada study finds home prices have surged nearly seven times faster than wages over four decades.
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Mortgage Defaults Jump in Canada: Are Investors or Homeowners Feeling the Heat?
With impairments up 65% from the lows, analysts warn investor defaults could be masking deeper risks.
May 14, 20253 min read


Markets see two more Bank of Canada rate cuts as economy slows, survey shows
Markets see two more Bank of Canada rate cuts as economy slows, survey shows
Apr 30, 20252 min read


Canadian mortgage holders adapt to new reality with confidence: CIBC
Canadian mortgage holders adapt to new reality with confidence: CIBC
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Mortgage renewal anxiety rises as Canadians brace for higher payments
Mortgage renewal anxiety rises as
Canadians brace for higher payments
Feb 26, 20252 min read


2024 mortgage market: A year in review
2024 mortgage market: A year in review
Jan 8, 20254 min read
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