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House prices are becoming increasingly synchronized in some of the most advanced economies
The Plante administration will roll out new incentives, but more needs to be done to keep young families afloat ... Read more
In contrast, Montréal’s proportion of renters has dropped slightly ... Read more
The proposed amendment will be up for public hearing towards the end of August ... Read more
Shares hardly changed in Toronto and Vancouver but increased in Montréal, according to CMHC and Statistics Canada Read more
Condo prices saw double-digit gains in Toronto and Vancouver last year; this is in stark contrast to the single-digit gains seen in single-family detached homes Read more
OSFI’s revised mortgage underwriting guidelines are expected to reduce sales activity across the country, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver Read more
Price growth in the Greater Toronto Area is forecasted to be stronger than those in Vancouver and Montreal, according to Royal LePage Read more
However, price growth will be less intense due to OSFI’s new stress test rules for home loan borrowers, according to Royal LePage Read more
A strong jobs market and thriving economy are not only fuelling sales, they’re also pushing up house prices, according to Royal LePage Read more
The drive to increase the Property Transfer Tax, on top of the luxury tax imposed by the previous provincial government, could drive away more buyers Read more
If circumstances require you to sell your home in January, it doesn’t mean you need to take a desperate tack – in fact, you may actually get more for your home Read more
An estimated 100,000 homebuyers who would have qualified for a mortgage for their preferred home this year would likely fail the stress test for a home loan of the same size next y ... Read more
They use this windfall to buy more expensive homes, according to a new report from Mustel Group and Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Read more
Growth is largely attributable to the rising value of homes, according to new data from Statistics Canada. However, homes are also still a major source of debt for Canadians. Read more
Housing construction remains resilient despite the introduction of regulatory measures and interest rate hikes, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Read more
The oversupply evident in the market two years ago has been completely absorbed Read more
Despite the high value of real estate, homeowners could place themselves at risk, warns a credit counselor Read more
Many buyers see spring’s devastating floods as a once-in-a-lifetime event and are rushing to snap up prime real estate Read more
Wealthy foreigners and local tax evaders would be most impacted by the proposed surtax Read more
The Toronto Real Estate Board was ordered to end its strict control on some housing data – empowering buyers in the process Read more
Softening house prices are boosting demand and sales, according to the local real estate board Read more
Slower sales activity appears to be turning around, with the Greater Toronto Area experiencing unseasonal sales growth Read more
However, sales were lower compared to October, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Read more