Economy
Economy
OHBA Ready To "Minimize" Steel And Aluminum Tariff Impacts On Housing
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) says it will work with the province to minimize impacts of tariffs on residential construction after US President Donald Trump kicked Monday off by announcing his intent to reinstate tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.
Feb 11, 2025
Real Estate News
2025 Housing Outlook "Uncertain" Amid Geopolitical Shifts, Says CHMC
CMHC shared their 2025 Housing Market Outlook Wednesday, and from the looks of things, the year ahead should be pretty tame — save for geopolitical conflict, trade wars, and immigration shifts, that is.
Real Estate News
7 Canadian Real Estate Questions We're Asking In 2025
From geopolitical conflict to economic uncertainty, there's plenty to keep a fretful eye on, especially as it relates to Canadian housing.
Construction
Housing Development Expected To Pause If Tariff Threat Turns Into Trade War
The tariffs have resulted in a pause on investment, which will delay development for several months, Vancouver developers warn.
Lions Bay Home With View Of Howe Sound Hits Market For $2.4M
The beautiful property sits at 170 Highview Place in the scenic community of Lions Bay in British Columbia.
Economy
Bank Of Canada Cuts Interest Rate Down To 3%, Lowest Since 2022
Wednesday’s quarter-point cut is in line with messaging that Governing Council will be taking a more “gradual approach” to monetary policy, after delivering 50 bps cuts in both October and December.
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
The economic climate over the past month has been turbulent enough to spur a fresh wave of speculation.
Economy
How Tariffs And Job Growth Could Impact Wednesday's Interest Rate Cut Decision
With unexpected job growth and tariff threats looming, the BoC's decision to cut the key interest rate next Wednesday remains muddied.
Real Estate News
Having More Big Cities, Rather Than Bigger Cities, Could Fix Canada's Housing Crisis
A new study from the C.D. Howe Institute argues that focussing homebuilding efforts in “superstar” cities like Toronto and Vancouver will keep already unattainable prices the same, or even increase them.
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.
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.
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.
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