Category: ontario
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Ontario Listings of the Week – May 2, 2026
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. $384,900 – 201 – 84 ASPEN SPRINGS DRIVEClarington (Bowmanville) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 1🛁 Bathrooms: 1🔗 Link to listing $399,900 – 167 – 1055 DUNDAS STREET EMississauga (Applewood) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 3 🛁 Bathrooms: 1🔗 Link to listing $575,000 –…
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Nearly 1 in 19 Rental Units Sit Vacant in Toronto
Toronto’s rental market is showing a major shift, with vacancy rates rising sharply across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). New data suggests that while rents remain relatively sticky on the surface, underlying conditions point to a rapidly softening rental market. Vacancy Rates Hit Multi-Year Highs Recent data shows that the GTHA vacancy rate…
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Building Homes in Canada Is Still Getting More Expensive
The cost of building homes in Canada continues to rise, adding pressure to an already strained housing market. New data shows that residential construction costs are still increasing, creating further challenges for developers and limiting the pace of new housing supply. Construction Costs Continue to Rise Recent data from Statistics Canada shows that residential construction…
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Canada Announces $2B Plan to Tackle Housing Shortage
The federal government has announced a new set of housing measures aimed at tackling Canada’s ongoing affordability crisis and increasing housing supply. The latest policy updates focus on making it easier to build multi-unit housing while addressing key bottlenecks in the construction sector. New Focus on Multi-Unit Housing The government is introducing measures to support…
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Canada’s Housing Market Is Now Hurting the Economy
Canada’s housing market is no longer just a real estate story, it is now having a measurable impact on the broader economy. New data suggests that falling home values and slower housing activity are beginning to weigh on consumer spending and economic growth across the country. Home Prices Remain Below Peak Levels Despite some recent…
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Bank of Canada Warns Consecutive Rate Hikes Could Return if Oil Prices Stay High
Canada’s interest rate outlook may not be as stable as it seemed just days ago. While the Bank of Canada held its benchmark rate at 2.25%, Governor Tiff Macklem is now warning that rate hikes could return if oil prices continue to surge. Rates Held – But Risks Are Rising The central bank has now held rates steady for the fourth…
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Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Rates at 2.25% on April 29, 2026
Canada’s interest rate outlook is coming into sharper focus, with economists expecting the Bank of Canada to hold its key policy rate steady. With inflation still within target and economic uncertainty lingering, the central bank is showing little urgency to either cut or raise rates in the near term. Rates Expected to Hold Around Current…
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Demand Isn’t the Problem – Here’s What’s Blocking Canada’s Housing Market
Canada’s housing market continues to face affordability challenges, but new data suggests the issue may not be a lack of demand. Instead, a growing imbalance between buyers and available housing is emerging, with many Canadians still planning to enter the market despite ongoing constraints. Buyer Demand Remains Strong Recent data shows that 23% of young…
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Real Brokerage to Acquire RE/MAX in $550M Deal
A major shakeup in the real estate industry is underway, with Real Brokerage announcing plans to acquire RE/MAX in a deal valued at $550 million. Including debt, the total transaction value is estimated at approximately $880 million, marking one of the most significant brokerage mergers in recent years. Deal Structure and Ownership Breakdown Under the…
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Inflation Just Jumped in Canada – Here’s What It Means for Mortgage Rates
Canada’s inflation rate has moved higher again, adding new uncertainty to the outlook for interest rates and the housing market. The latest data shows inflation rising to 2.4%, with a sharp increase in gasoline prices playing a major role in the jump. Inflation Rises Faster Than Expected New data shows Canada’s inflation rate climbed to…
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