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Why Ontario’s HST Rebate Could Change The Market – What Buyers Need To Know
Housing prices and mortgage rates have pushed many Ontarians out of the market over the past two years. But a new provincial policy aims to make buying a home (especially a pre-construction home) more attainable by offering a new HST rebate structure that reduces the tax burden on buyers. If you’re a first-time buyer in Ontario or planning…
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Calgary’s Living Wage Jumps To $26.50 Per Hour, Report Shows
Calgary may still be considered one of Canada’s more “affordable” major cities, but new data shows the cost of living is rising quickly. According to a recent update from the City of Calgary Living Wage Network (via UrbaCalgary), residents now need to earn at least $26.50 per hour to maintain a basic, reasonable standard of living in the city.…
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Rent Prices In British Columbia Continue To Drop As Vancouver Hits A 43-Month Low
British Columbia’s rental market is finally seeing some relief. New data from Zumper shows that rent prices in several B.C. cities continue to cool, with Vancouver hitting its lowest level in more than three and a half years. The shift marks a notable change for one of Canada’s most expensive rental markets, although Vancouver still remains the priciest…
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Lethbridge Home Prices Jump Nearly 15 Percent In One Year – September 2025 Update
Lethbridge’s average final sale price hit $437,313 in September 2025, up 14.7 percent year over year. See the breakdown by property type, inventory and months of supply, plus how the city compares across Alberta. Source: Alberta Real Estate Association monthly statistics for Lethbridge, September 2025. Alberta Realtor By Property Type Row homes and apartments posted…
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Canadian and US Real Estate Affordability Improved, Still Near Record Lows
Housing affordability is finally showing signs of life in both Canada and the United States. A new report from BMO Capital Markets shows that falling home prices and lower borrowing costs have pushed affordability to a multi-year high in both countries. However, the bank warns that the improvement is modest and affordability remains near multi-generational lows. In…
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Calgary Set To Lead Canada’s Real Estate Market In 2026, PwC/ULI Report Says
A new PwC Canada and Urban Land Institute report names Calgary the top market to watch in 2026, as capital shifts from condos to purpose-built rentals and modular housing gains momentum. Here’s what buyers, investors, and developers should know.A new PwC Canada and Urban Land Institute report names Calgary the top market to watch in…
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BoC Rate Cuts: What a 25-50 bps Drop Does To Your Payment
Wondering how a 25–50 basis point Bank of Canada rate cut actually changes your mortgage payment? See side-by-side numbers for $600K and $800K mortgages on a 25-year amortization, plus quick context on stress-test qualifying and what this means for delinquencies and affordability. Assumptions (so you can replicate) Formula used (standard mortgage payment):Monthly payment = P…
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7 Cheapest Places To Buy A Home In Ontario Right Now (2025 data)
Ontario’s housing market is still very uneven in 2025. While the GTA and cottage/city suburbs remain expensive, many smaller cities and northern communities offer significantly lower prices. Note that different sites report average sold price, median sale price, or current listing average, that’s why figures can look different from one source to another. Below are seven places that…
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Calgary or Edmonton – Which City Wins for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025?
First-time buyers choosing Alberta, should you go Calgary or Edmonton? We break down the September 2025 stats: average/condo prices, market conditions, value, and what each city delivers.
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Domestic Travel Searches in Canada Jump Nearly 20 Percent, Airbnb Data Shows
Airbnb’s latest travel data shows that Canadian searches for domestic Airbnb stays in 2025 have increased by nearly 20 percent compared to the previous year. This rise signals that more Canadians are choosing to travel within the country instead of flying internationally, and it is having a real impact on where people are booking vacation rentals.…
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