Ontario Listings of the Week – July 29
Looking for standout Ontario homes for sale? These listings on Realtor.ca include a mix of luxury properties and affordable condos that are getting attention across the province right now. $399,000 – 308 – 7895 JANE STREETVaughan (Concord) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 1 + 1🛁 Bathrooms: 2🔗 MLS link $449,000 , 305 – 477 RICHMOND STREET W Toronto (Waterfront Communities) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 1🛁 Bathrooms: 1🔗 MLS link $595,000 -…
How Much Income You Need to Buy a Starter Home in Ontario in 2026
Buying a first home in Ontario has become more realistic than it was during the height of the pandemic housing boom, but affordability remains a major hurdle for many buyers. While home prices have moderated in several markets, higher mortgage rates continue to make qualifying for a home more challenging than many first-time buyers expected.…
Canada’s Housing Market Outlook Just Changed. Here’s What Buyers Need To Know
Canada’s housing market outlook has shifted again. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released its latest forecast for 2026 and 2027, painting a more cautious picture for home sales and price growth than it did just a few months ago. While affordability has improved in many parts of the country, economic uncertainty, slower population…
Here’s How Much Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Has Changed Since Interest Rates Peaked
Mortgage rates may still feel high compared to the ultra-low rates of 2021, but borrowing costs have improved significantly from their recent peak. After the Bank of Canada aggressively raised interest rates to fight inflation, many Ontario buyers hit pause on their home search. Today, with the Bank of Canada’s policy rate sitting at 2.25%,…
Ontario Cities Where Homebuyers Have The Most Negotiating Power Right Now
Ontario’s housing market has shifted dramatically over the past two years, and buyers are finding themselves in one of the strongest negotiating positions they’ve had in years. With inventory levels climbing, homes spending longer on the market, and more sellers accepting offers below asking price, many Ontario cities have become buyer-friendly markets. Here’s where homebuyers…
Canada’s Housing Market Has Now Seen Its Largest Price Correction In History
Canada’s housing market has experienced one of the most dramatic booms in history, and according to new data, it’s now experiencing its largest correction on record. New figures from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) show national home prices have fallen significantly since peaking in early 2022. Once inflation is factored in, prices have dropped…
Ontario Consumer Insolvencies Hit Highest Level Since The Financial Crisis
Consumer debt stress continues to climb across Ontario, and new data suggests financial pressures are reaching levels not seen since the aftermath of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. According to the latest figures from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB), Ontario recorded its second-highest number of consumer insolvencies ever for the month of…
Bank of Canada Expected To Hold Rates This Week. Here’s What It Means For Ontario Homebuyers
All eyes will be on the Bank of Canada this Wednesday as policymakers announce their latest interest rate decision, a move that could influence mortgage rates, homebuyer confidence, and the direction of Ontario’s housing market. While many prospective buyers have been hoping for another rate cut, economists overwhelmingly expect the central bank to leave its…
