Housing Market

• Saskatchewan sees divided views over Housing Accelerator Fund

  With the civic election just over a week away, the controversy surrounding the Housing Accelerator Fund is intensifying in Saskatchewan's two largest cities.

  Canada

  Nov 5
  
• Canada’s reduced refugee targets ‘wise’ for housing stability: UNHCR

  Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of cabinet Monday in Ottawa.

  Canada

  Nov 5
  
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• Will Bank of Canada’s big rate cut wake up ‘sluggish’ housing market?

  The Bank of Canada slashed key interest rates by half a percentage point, leading some experts to say this could spur movement in Canada's 'sluggish' housing market.

  Canada

  Oct 23
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• Ottawa’s mortgage changes will be a ‘double-edged sword,’ TD economist warns

  Ottawa's proposed mortgage changes may help affordability in the short term, but there are risks to the stability of the Canadian financial system, one economist warns.

  Money

  Oct 17
• Canada’s ‘sluggish’ housing market could be recovering. Here’s why

  The aggregate price of a home in Canada, compared with this time last year, increased 1.6 per cent to $815,500 in the third quarter of 2024.

  Canada

  Oct 10
• Canada’s condo supply is surging — and it’s not just in Toronto

  Re/Max Canada said in its national condo outlook released Wednesday that listings in this segment of the market have 'soared' in recent months, opening a door to first-time buyers.

  Money

  Oct 9
• Saskatchewan housing sales soar while inventory plummets

  The Saskatchewan Realtors Association says sales and demand are strong in the province's housing market, despite inventory levels being a major concern.

  Canada

  Oct 4
• High borrowing costs, record condo completions lead to oversupply in Toronto area

  GTA real estate watchers say the combination of high interest rates and an uptick in new condo units coming online has led to an oversupply that will take time to balance out.

  Canada

  Sep 11
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• Homebuying outranks wedding planning for Canadian youth, RBC survey says

  Many Canadian youth are prioritizing saving for a home over other expenses and milestones like travelling or getting married, a new RBC survey shows.

  Money

  Aug 21
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• Bank of Canada is now less concerned rate cuts will drive up home prices

  The Bank of Canada's governing council indicated in deliberations from the July 24 meeting that it was less worried about home prices spiking as the benchmark interest rate falls.

  Economy

  Aug 7