Housing Market

• A tough housing market could revive multigenerational homes, poll suggests

  More than half (53 per cent) of respondents looking to buy a home within the next two years said they would consider living in a multi-generational home, a new poll said.

  Economy

  Oct 14
  
• What could happen to home prices if the foreign buyers ban expires?

  The foreign homebuyers ban is scheduled to expire on Jan 1, 2027, which means home prices are at risk of rising sharply if there is pent up demand from non-residents.

  Consumer

  Oct 13
  
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• Fixer-uppers, commutes: Many making trade-offs to buy homes, report says

  Nearly two-thirds of Canadians say they are willing to make a compromise to be able to afford a larger home or one more suitable for their family, a REMAX survey has found.

  Economy

  Oct 7
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• These are the 15 most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says

  Canadian cities like Lethbridge, Red Deer, Saint John and Thunder Bay are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.

  Consumer

  Jun 23
• Canadian banks are preparing themselves for more bad loans this year

  Canada's biggest banks have been setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars in case customers can't pay off their loans, including mortgages.

  Economy

  Feb 26
• Home Depot says slowing demand comes amid ‘growing job concerns’

  Home Depot says it's seeing 'significantly reduced' demand for some of its merchandise as consumers remain cautious about an uncertain economy and job market.

  Consumer

  Feb 24
• Housing market faces possible recession in 2026 amid ‘subdued’ demand: CMHC

  Canada's housing market is expected to stay 'subdued' this year amid economic uncertainty stemming from the trade war and U.S. tariffs — with a recession still a possibility.

  Economy

  Feb 10
• Calgary housing market closed out 2025 with 14% fewer home sales in December: board

  Home sales in the City of Calgary fell 14.2 per cent in December compared with a year earlier as prices decreased to close out the year.

  Consumer

  Jan 2
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• Home sales in Canada recovering, but buyers still cautious, data shows

  Housing sales in Canada in October were down compared with October last year, but were up when compared with September, the Canadian Real Estate Association said.

  Economy

  Nov 17, 2025
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• New GTA condo sales fell by 44% in September compared to 2024

  A report released by the Building Industry and Land Development Association showed 155 new condos were sold in the GTA in September, a drop of 44 per cent compared to a year ago.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2025