BoC warns of ‘subdued’ outlook for housing market as rate hike raises borrowing costs
The Bank of Canada’s rate hike Wednesday is set to translate to higher borrowing costs…
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Ontario housing market set for modest rebound in 2027: Desjardins report
A new report says Ontario’s housing market is expected to improve “modestly” next year as…
Mortgage renewal coming up? Start early and look beyond the rate, brokers say
By Kumutha Ramanathan With many borrowers now renewing at rates above what they previously locked…
CREA downgrades home sales forecast for the third time this year
The Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales activity in 2026…
Competition Bureau says Quebec real estate board violated abuse of dominance rules
By Sammy Hudes The Competition Bureau says it has reached a settlement with Quebec’s real…
B.C. home sales fall 9% in September amid interest rate speculation
Home sales in British Columbia dipped again in September, with the province’s real estate board…
Montreal mayor says city will offer 3,000 spots in emergency shelters for unhoused
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said the city is planning to provide about 3,000 spots…
Hamilton to pilot bylaw to protect downtown renters from extreme indoor heat
Landlords in downtown Hamilton will soon face new requirements to protect renters from stifling indoor…
To get a suitable home, buyers figure out what they’ll accept as a trade-off: Re/Max
Canadians are willing to make compromises to afford a home that better meets their needs,…