Finance

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Condos

Most Toronto Condo Investors Are Cash Flow Negative

Data from Urbanation and CIBC highlights the fact that the GTA is “facing the most significant test since the 1991 recession,” and condo investors are feeling it hard.

Economy

The BoC Came Through With A Rate Cut. Economists Are Already Anticipating Another

Economists with CIBC, BMO, and Desjardins are optimistic that the Bank of Canada will deliver on a third interest rate cut in September.

Taxes

Easing Does It: Bank Of Canada Lowers Interest Rate By Another 0.25%

Wednesday’s cut brings the policy interest rate down to 4.5%, and was by and large anticipated by economists with Canada’s ‘Big Five’ banks.

Economy

Where Every Big Bank Stands On Tomorrow's Interest Rate Announcement

Recent data releases have been encouraging on the interest rate front, and economists with CIBC, RBC, and BMO are optimistic that we will see a quarter-point cut from the Bank of Canada tomorrow.

Opinion

Op-Ed: The Capital Gains Hike Hurts Private Landlords, Rental Market

​The capital gains tax inclusion rate change affects not just developers, but also small, private landlords, writes Macdonald Realty President Jonathan Cooper.

Construction

Housing Starts Are Buckling Under Interest Rates — And Cuts Aren’t Going To Save Them Anytime Soon

We may have gotten some good news on the rate cut front with the latest inflation dip, but economists with CMHC have warned that a “partial rebound” in starts activity isn’t expected until 2025, or maybe even 2026.

Real Estate News

June's Inflation Drop "Sets The Table" For July Rate Cut: RBC

After an unexpected upswing in May that left economists unsure about the likelihood of a July cut, headline CPI fell back down to 2.7% from 2.9% in June.

Economy

“More Likely Than Not”: CIBC Sticks To July Interest Rate Cut Prediction

May’s inflation uptick has had some experts faltering on their previously-held belief that the central bank will cut rates again this month — however, CIBC’s Avery Shenfeld is not in that camp.

Finance

Newly Launched Financing Model Makes It Easier To Access Your Home Equity

The Home Equity Partners Inc. has debuted a HESA model in Canada, giving GTA homeowners the opportunity to access flexible financing by tapping into their home’s value. The best part? It doesn't involve taking on debilitating debt.

Finance

Reaching Financial Freedom: How To Leverage Equity For Retirement (Without Debt)

If you're ready to access financial freedom via your home's equity, without taking on debt, a HESA may be just the path you've been waiting for.

Economy

Housing Affordability Will Improve, But Won't Soon Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels: Desjardins

​According to a new report from Desjardins, some prospective buyers may find opportunities in late 2024 and early 2025.

Mortgages

“I'm 50/50 At This Point”: Is Another Interest Rate Cut Coming In July?

We spoke to experts from across the industry, including the Chief Economist at BMO, the Chief Market Analyst at TRREB , and the owner of a leading mortgage brokerage to get their forecasts for the July 24 announcement.