Tag: Canadian housing market
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Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate to 2.5% as Governor Warns Inflation Could Spread Across Canada
Canada’s central bank has raised interest rates for the first time in a year, bringing its benchmark rate to 2.5% as concerns grow over persistent inflation and rising energy prices. The Bank of Canada announced a 0.25 percentage-point increase to its policy interest rate on October 28, 2026, raising it from 2.25% to 2.5%. Governor…
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Bank Of Canada Interest Rate Decision October 28: Economists Predict A Possible Rate Hike
The Bank of Canada is preparing to announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and Canadians could be facing higher borrowing costs. After keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% for nearly a year, the central bank is facing growing pressure to raise rates as inflation climbs. According to a…
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These Ontario Housing Markets Have Seen Some Of Canada’s Biggest Price Drops
Home prices are still falling across several Ontario housing markets, and some cities are now seeing among the biggest year-over-year price declines in Canada. New data from the Teranet-National Bank House Price Index shows home prices fell from a year earlier in several major Ontario markets in August 2026, with declines approaching 9% in some…
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Ontario Lost 18,000 Jobs In August – Here’s What It Could Mean For The Housing Market
Ontario’s job market took a step backward in August, adding another layer of uncertainty for home buyers, mortgage holders and the province’s housing market. Ontario lost approximately 18,000 jobs in August 2026, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada. Across the country, employment fell by 42,000 jobs, significantly weaker than economists had…
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The Bank Of Canada Just Warned Interest Rates Could Go Up More Than Once
Canadians who have been waiting for interest rates to fall could be in for a surprise, because the Bank of Canada is now warning that rates may need to go up again. The Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.25% on September 2, keeping it unchanged for another meeting. But what Governor…
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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…
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Is Now Finally a Good Time to Buy a House in Ontario?
Ontario’s housing market has looked very different in 2026 than it did just a few years ago. After years of soaring prices, intense bidding wars, and record-low inventory, buyers are finally finding themselves in a stronger position. Home prices have softened in many markets, inventory has climbed, and sellers are becoming more willing to negotiate.…
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More Than Half Of GTA Residents Would Leave Toronto For A Cheaper City, New Poll Finds
For many Canadians living in the Greater Toronto Area, homeownership may increasingly depend on leaving the region altogether. A new survey conducted on behalf of Royal LePage found that 55% of GTA residents would consider moving to a more affordable Canadian city if they were able to secure employment there. The findings highlight the growing…
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About 1 in Every 196 Toronto Residents Is Homeless According to Recent Analysis
A recent analysis circulating online is drawing renewed attention to Toronto’s homelessness crisis after suggesting the city has one of the highest homelessness rates among major Canadian cities. The data, which compares homelessness counts across eight major Canadian cities, estimates that approximately 1 in every 196 Toronto residents is experiencing homelessness. That translates to roughly 5.1 people…
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GTA Condo Market Hits Historic Slowdown As Only 246 New Condos Sold In Q1
Toronto’s condo market is continuing to face major pressure in 2026, and new data suggests conditions may be reaching historic lows. According to Urbanation data, only 246 new condos sold across the entire Greater Toronto Area during the first quarter of 2026. At the same time, more than 4,300 completed condo units reportedly remained unsold.…
