While the Bank of Canada may be lowering interest rates, the move is not having an immediate effect on Canada‘s housing market, an economist at one of Canada’s ... More

Canada’s commercial real estate sector saw positive momentum in the second quarter of the year, according to a new report, which notes further reductions in borrowing ... More

Real estate experts say the Bank of Canada’s third consecutive interest rate cut is welcome news for variable-rate mortgage holders, but it could still be some time ... More

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales were down on a year-over-year basis in August 2024. New listings were up slightly over the same period. While the region’s housing ... More

The Bank of Canada has cut its policy rate by a further 25 basis points in its September decision, marking a third consecutive move to bring rates lower.

A home building industry association says new home sales in July were at an all-time low, and is calling on urgent action from the government.

Interest rate cuts should spark buying activity says RE/MAX Canada

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to deliver a third consecutive interest rate cut on Wednesday as inflationary forces continue to cool on both sides of the Canada-United ... More

Inflation is continuing to ease, leaving the door open to another Bank of Canada rate cut in September, economists say.

Millions of Canadian homeowners are facing mortgage renewals in the coming years, with many feeling stressed as they prepare for higher payments amid persistently elevated ... More

While there were early signs of renewed momentum in June following the Bank of Canada’s first interest rate cut since 2020, activity in Canada’s housing market took ... More

Markets are betting the Bank of Canada will cut at each of its remaining interest rate decisions this year as the labor market in the U.S. looks to be loosening faster than ... More

Strained affordability amid higher borrowing costs continues to drag down Toronto’s “lethargic” housing market this summer, according to a new report by RBC ... More

TD, CIBC and BMO have led the way with their revised forecasts, with all now expecting the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates faster and deeper over the next 16 months.

The Bank of Canada sees less risk of housing market overheating due to affordability issues.

Bond yields plummeted late last week as economic instability prompted investors to seek the safety of bonds.

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales in July 2024 were up compared to July 2023. While sales were up from last year, buyers continued to benefit from more choice in the GTA ... More

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has officially launched Home Start, a 30-year mortgage option for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly constructed homes. ... More

Canadian lenders are cutting fixed mortgage rates following a drop in bond yields. But what’s behind these latest moves?

Mortgage down payment gifts from family members remain a crucial factor for first-time homebuyers in Canada, even as the housing market cools and economic conditions ... More

A new report says condo rents in Canada's mostly densely populated region have dipped for the first time in three years.

Borrowers may have welcomed recent rate cuts from the Bank of Canada, but TD Bank and CIBC predict an additional 175 bps cut by the end of 2025, lowering the overnight rate to ... More

The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, the second straight reduction in the central bank’s easing cycle.

Experts speculate the Bank of Canada may cut rates next week following a larger-than-expected slowdown in the country’s inflation rate in June.

With many Canadian homeowners facing a sharp rise in mortgage payments, many of them have decided to bail, resulting in the highest number of Toronto housing units for sale in ... More

New condominium sales plummeted to a 27-year-low during the first six months of 2024 as a “sharp downturn in construction starts” in Toronto continued to impact ... More

The bottom is in sight for commercial real estate valuations, though there’s probably more room for office values to continue their decline.

With interest rates and borrowing costs at elevated levels, it’s more important than ever to ensure your credit report is in good standing.

Activity in Canada's housing market saw some early signs of renewed life in June 2024, following the Bank of Canada's interest rate cut at the beginning of the ... More

Despite expectations of lower interest rates prompting homebuyers to leave the sidelines, a new report says the Bank of Canada’s quarter-point cut to its key interest ... More