Economy
Economy
How Trump's Tariffs Could Impact Canadian Real Estate
As Trump seems to stick to his guns on the threat to impose a 25% tariff on all imported goods, experts warn of the potential implications to Canadian real estate.
Jan 10, 2025
Taxes
What's Going On With Capital Gains Tax? An Expert Explains
CPA Canada VP John Oakey says that while the CRA is moving forward, the new inclusion rate is still not official law. "At the end of the day, it's the taxpayers the decision on what they're going to do, and there's consequences on either side of the fence," he says.
Real Estate News
These Were Some Of Our Most-Read Stories Of 2024
While there’s importance to be found in every story we publish, there were some that stood out from the rest, striking a chord (and in some cases, a nerve) with our readers.
Economy
What’s In Store For Interest Rates In 2025, According To Every Big Bank
The policy interest rate of could trend as low as 2% by mid-2025, some economists say.
At This GTA Real Estate Company, Next-Gen Leadership Is Changing The Game
The Living Group's legacy is a, well, living, breathing, and evolving thing. Here's how the next generation of leadership is forging a path forward.
Cottage Country
What Ontario's Cottage Market Could Look Like In 2025
After a slow 2024 gave way to a busier fall, Ontario cottage country realtors are expecting a hot spring market in 2025 as rates continue to drop and families get fed up waiting to purchase their summer escape.
Real Estate News
What The GTA Housing Market Can Expect In 2025
What can we expect come 2025? Is the growth we've seen sustainable? What will sell? Who will buy? Prices? Ahead of the new year, STOREYS spoke to experts and insiders to get an idea of how 2025 could play out.
Economy
Bank Of Canada Pulls Trigger On Second 50 Bps Interest Rate Cut
Wednesday’s decision — the last of the year — brings the policy rate down to 3.25%.
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
For the last interest rate announcement of 2024 — slated for Wednesday, December 11 — the question is (once again) not will the Bank of Canada lower the rate, but by how much.
Mortgages
Why The Mortgage Renewal 'Wall' Could Be More Of A "Modest Headwind"
Senior Economist at BMO Robert Kavcic explains why most Canadian homeowners will survive the 4 million+ mortgage renewals set to take place over the next two years.
Policy
Recent Immigration Cuts Could Lower Rents, Shrink Housing Supply Gap
Assistant Chief Economist at RBC Robert Hogue is calling the revised immigration targets "one of the more consequential policy reversals in recent memory."
Mortgages
85% Of Mortgages Up For Renewal In 2025 Face Higher Interest Rates
A certain percentage of those with mortgages up for renewal in 2025 could experience interest rates anywhere from 1% to 2.25% higher than when they entered into their last term.
Condos
Average GTA Condo Prices Dropped By Over 23K Annually In Q3
In what has been a common tune for a while now, TRREB's Q3 2024 Condo Market Report is posting dwindling sales, growing inventory, and a declining price point for condominium apartments in the GTA.
Economy
RBC Already Calling For Another 50-Bps Interest Rate Cut In December
“We continue to expect one more 50-bps rate cut from the BoC this December to bring the overnight rate to the top end of the BoC’s estimate of its neutral range (3.25%) before a return to a more gradual pace of easing in 2025.”
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