TD, Canada’s HELOC juggernaut, tightens rules around lines of credit
Amid rising interest rates and stricter federal rules, lenders are taking a tougher stance on home equity lines of credit. Continue reading
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September home sales slip 0.4% compared to August, first dip since April: CREA
Nationally, though, the housing market continues to appear set for recovery — with the notable exception of B.C. Continue reading
Why aren’t home prices falling? Home sellers won’t have it
Despite dropping real estate sales, home affordability hasn’t improved since the new mortgage rules came into effect on Jan. 1. Continue reading
Canada’s average home price drops over 10% year-over-year in March
Housing markets across most of Canada are feeling the impact of rising interest rates and Ottawa’s new mortgage rules. Continue reading
B.C. home sales dip in February as new mortgage rules take effect
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The number of sales across B.C. has dipped, but prices haven’t. Continue reading
The data is in: Here are the winners and losers of the new mortgage rules so far
January housing data offered a first glimpse into the likely impact of the new federal mortgage standards. Continue reading
Canadian home sales drop 14.5% from December to January as new mortgage rules kick in
New listings were down to the lowest level since 2009. Continue reading
This $750K Toronto listing could be the litmus test for Canada’s housing market
Home prices soared in December as buyers piled in before new mortgage rules kicked in on Jan. 1. Continue reading
Your debt in 2018: The economic trends that could hit your pocketbook
Interest rate hikes, new mortgage rules and minimum wage increases could all impact Canadians’ debt burden. Continue reading
Here’s what the new mortgage rules will do to home prices in 2018: Royal LePage
New report by Royal LePage sees home prices climbing in many Canadian cities despite tighter regulations. Continue reading