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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.

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.

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.

Mortgages

HELOCs, Reverse Mortgages, and HESAs: Which Is Right For You?

Canadian homeowners have Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs), reverse mortgages, and Home Equity Sharing Agreements (HESAs) available to them — but these options aren’t one-size-fits-all.

Mortgages

What The Interest Rate Cut Means For Canadians: Experts

This morning, Canada’s central bank said it would drop its interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%.​

Economy

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

With the next Bank of Canada interest rate announcement slated for tomorrow, speculation is rampant, with some experts convinced that we will — finally — see the first cut of the cycle.

Mortgages

How Much An Interest Rate Cut Will Save Average Canadian Homeowners

Canadians from coast to coast are eagerly anticipating some relief on the interest rate front come Wednesday, June 5th, when the Bank of Canada holds its latest rate announcement.

Mortgages

"All Ducks Appear To Be In A Row”: RBC Doubles Down On Interest Rate Cut

The announcement Canadian homebuyers – and would-be homebuyers – have been waiting for could be just days away. RBC Economics is doubling down on its forecast that the Bank of Canada (BoC) will finally kick-start its easing of sky-high interest rates on Wednesday, June 5th.

Mortgages

There's (Huge) Value In Getting A Second Opinion On Your Mortgage

Not shopping around puts future homebuyers, and existing owners, at risk of spending thousands more per year than they need to. In extreme cases, not shopping around for a better rate could even cost someone their home.

Mortgages

Canada's Mortgage Delinquency Rates Trend Up For First Time Since Pandemic

​The upward trend in mortgage delinquency rates suggests Canadians' pandemic savings are wearing thin.