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Real Estate News

Amidst A Historic Housing Crisis, Canada’s Ability To Build Quickly Is Both Question And Answer

Canada is experiencing a historic housing shortage, and in the midst of this shortage, new home construction is dropping precipitously.

Real Estate News

Hot Winters, Cool Springs: What Happened to Canada’s Seasonal Housing Cycle?

Once upon a time, Canada’s housing market had a very predictable annual cycle, but for the last three years that simply hasn't been the case.

Homes

6 Countries Where You Can Buy Real Estate With a Better Payoff Than Canada

Here are six countries that have higher real estate investment yields than Canada, and where Canadians are able to buy housing.

Real Estate News

STOREYS' 2022 Real Estate Issue of the Year: The Market (From Peak to Trough)

As inflation soared, the BoC had to hike rates aggressively to reign it back in. That's been felt at every level of the real estate market.

Real Estate News

With the Housing Market in Decline, Will Canada Come to Regret Banning Foreign Buyers?

Canada’s rules against foreign homebuyers haven’t done much for affordability, but may be doing damage to our image as a good place to invest.

Real Estate News

750,000 Canadian Mortgages at Risk of Rising Trigger Rate Payments This Fall

Many variable mortgage holders could experience payment shock, as rate hikes push their monthly payments past the trigger rate threshold.

Mortgages

What Would “Affordable” Home Prices Actually Mean for the Canadian Economy?

How would the economy be impacted if Canadian housing prices suddenly -- and dramatically -- dropped? It wouldn't be a pretty picture.