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Canada’s Mortgage Delinquencies Are Rising: What the Five Year High Means for Homeowners
Canada’s housing market is facing a growing financial pressure point. Mortgage delinquencies are rising across the country as higher borrowing costs continue to impact homeowners. Recent data shows Canada’s mortgage arrears rate has climbed to roughly 0.26 percent, approaching a five year high. While that number may appear small, the trend is attracting attention from economists…
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Canada’s Rental Crisis Moves East: Nova Scotia Now Least Affordable Province
Canada’s rental market shows signs of improvement overall, but the picture varies widely across the country. A recent Rentals.ca report indicates that while the rent-to-income gap has narrowed slightly since peaking in early 2023, affordability remains a challenge for most provinces. Only Alberta meets the commonly used threshold for affordability, where median households spend 30% or less of their…
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Ontario Listings of the Week (under $1.2M) March 5, 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. $330,000 – 7 MANCHESTER TRAILKawartha Lakes (Bobcaygeon) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 1 🛁 Bathrooms: 1🔗 MLS link $459,900 – 825 AIRPORT PARKWAYBelleville (Belleville Ward), Ontario K8N4Z6 🛏️ Bedrooms: 2 🛁 Bathrooms: 1🔗 MLS Link $575,000 – 815 – 24 WOODSTREAM…
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How Much Property Taxes Cost Across Ontario in 2026 – What Homeowners Are Paying
Last updated March 2026 Property taxes are one of the biggest ongoing costs of owning a home in Ontario. Unlike mortgage rates, which fluctuate with interest markets, Ontario property taxes are set every year by your local municipality and used to pay for schools, roads, emergency services, transit and more. In 2026, many Ontario cities…
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Canada’s $50,000 GST Rebate for First-Time Buyers Just Cleared the Senate
February 28, 2026 Canada is one step closer to launching a major housing affordability measure that could significantly reduce the cost of buying a newly built home. On February 26, 2026, Bill C-4 – formally titled the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act – passed third reading in the Senate. The bill now returns…
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Cheapest Places to Buy Real Estate in Calgary in 2026
Last updated February 2026 Calgary continues to be one of Canada’s most affordable major housing markets, with balanced prices compared to Vancouver and Toronto, making it attractive for first-time buyers and investors alike. Recent market data shows that while average home prices in Calgary remain steady, some neighbourhoods and property types offer especially affordable entry…
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Canadian Home Prices Fall to $652,941 as Sales Drop 12.5% to Start 2026
February 21, 2026 Canada’s housing market opened 2026 with weaker sales, falling prices, and rising listings, a combination that is slowly shifting negotiating power back toward buyers in several regions. According to WOWA’s latest update (last updated February 19, 2026), the national average home price declined to $652,941 in January 2026, while sales fell sharply…
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Ontario Listings of the Week (February 19, 2026)
Looking for standout Ontario homes for sale? These eight listings on Realtor.ca include a mix of luxury properties and affordable condos that are getting attention across the province right now. $434,900 – 206 – 681 YONGE STREETBarrie 🛏️ Bedrooms: 1 + 1🛁 Bathrooms: 1🔗 MLS link $499,000 – 42 ARTANIA STREETOshawa (Windfields) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 2🛁 Bathrooms: 2🔗 MLS Link $799,000 – 110 – 10 ALMOND BLOSSOM…
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What You Can Buy In Toronto At Different Budgets Right Now
Whether you are a first-time buyer or moving up the property ladder, here is a breakdown of what different budgets currently buy across the city as of February 15, 2026. This guide covers condos, townhomes, and detached homes so you can see how far your budget goes in today’s market. Click on the links to…
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Ontario Listings of the Week (February 14, 2026)
Looking for standout Ontario homes for sale? These eight listings on Realtor.ca include a mix of luxury properties and affordable condos that are getting attention across the province right now. 656 CHARLOTTEWindsor – $349,990 🛏️ Bedrooms: 4🛁 Bathrooms: 2🔗 MLS link 7 MICHENER CRESCENTMarkham (Raymerville)- $1,288,000 🛏️ Bedrooms: 4 + 1🛁 Bathrooms: 3🔗 MLS Link 54 ALLWORTH CRESCENTClarington (Bowmanville) – $749,999 🛏️ Bedrooms: 3🛁 Bathrooms: 3🔗 MLS Link…
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