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An analysis of the latest data from Statistics Canada lays bare the metropolitan area’s housing affordability crisis Read more

August saw a modest 2.4% growth, which is good, but clearly not major Read more

Restricted mortgage lending, taxes on foreign buyers in large cities, and other factors will contribute to the slowdown, according to Moody’s Analytics Read more

The central bank’s recent rate hikes have prompted fears that some households may soon find themselves in over their heads Read more

A long-time Toronto resident decided to give up renting in the GTA to buy a more spacious home in St. Thomas. The catch? A four-hour commute thrice a week. Read more

The median days spent on the market for all property types declined for the first time this summer Read more

The city’s resale market saw the biggest selection of this housing type in July and August, according to CREB Read more

With so many homeowners tapping into HELOCs, projected rate rises are likely to exacerbate financial stress, experts warn Read more

However, rising borrowing costs are likely to cool the housing market over the long term Read more

Officials are “leaving the door open to future hikes,” says analyst Read more

Debt levels of working Canadians continue to “remain high” as more than a third (35%) feel overwhelmed by their level of debt. Results also found a low rate of saving, as 4 in 10 e ... Read more

Vancouver’s median price for condos is nearing the $1m mark and detached homes are nearing the $3m mark. The median condo listing price in Vancouver West is now $1,088,000, compare ... Read more

The IRS may soon be cracking down on foreign property owners Read more

Neither a government-backed levy nor the retreat of foreign investors has prevented prices from maintaining their upward trajectory Read more

Soon-to-be reduced ferry rates are likely to invigorate the recreational real estate market Read more

The market appears to have cooled slightly, according to the Victoria Real Estate Board Read more

Young professionals with families are drawn to the area’s exclusive private schools Read more

While government intervention has done its part to cool the housing market, prices are still in an upward trajectory Read more

Strong economic growth, robust interstate migration, and other factors are supporting a heightened level of housing transactions, according to the BCREA Read more

The decrease in volumes was largely the result of new regulations introduced by the federal government in the fourth quarter of 2016 Read more