Tag: housing market
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How Much Do You Need to Earn to Afford a Home in Toronto vs Halifax vs Calgary?
The question of housing affordability is on every Canadian’s mind. Whether you’re considering a move across the country or wondering how your city stacks up, income requirements vary drastically depending on the housing market. Let’s break down how much you’d need to earn to afford an average home in Toronto, Halifax, and Calgary. Toronto: Canada’s…
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Calgary Housing Market Report December 2025
The Calgary housing market continued to shift toward balanced conditions in November 2025, with rising inventory, softening sales, and moderating price growth across most property types. According to new data from WOWA, Calgary remains more stable than other major Canadian markets, even as affordability challenges and economic uncertainty shape buyer demand. Inventory Climbs 28 Percent…
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Greater Toronto Area Home Sales Drop 15.8 Percent in November as Buyers Stay on the Sidelines
The Greater Toronto Area saw a sharp slowdown in housing activity in November, with home sales falling 15.8 percent year-over-year. According to new data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), only 5,010 homes traded hands last month as affordability pressures, job uncertainty, and high borrowing costs continued to weigh on buyer confidence. While…
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Ontario Condos Are One-Third Smaller Than They Used To Be – But Cost Way More
Ontario condos have gone through a major transformation over the past four decades, and not in a way most buyers would expect. New data shows that condo units across the province have shrunk roughly one-third in size since the 1970s, even as prices have climbed to record levels. The trend, often called “shrink-flation,” has become a defining feature of…
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Canadian Mortgage Arrears Climb To Highest Level Since 2020
Canada’s major banks are facing rising borrower stress once again. New data from the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) shows mortgage arrears have climbed to a 5 year high as of September. The increase comes at a time when the total number of mortgages is shrinking, meaning each delinquent borrower now carries more weight in the…
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Toronto Mortgage Payments Now Eat Up More Than 110% Of Family Income
A new report from the Fraser Institute paints a stark picture of homeownership in Ontario. To buy a typical home in Toronto, a family earning the median after-tax income would need to spend 110.2% of that income on monthly mortgage payments, even after making a 20% down payment. In simple terms, the average family in…
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Ontario Home Prices Are Down 6.7% – But Is This The Bottom Or Just A Pause?
Ontario home prices have dropped 6.7% year-over-year, with condos down ~8.8% and townhouses down ~7.4%. We break down by property type, explore whether we’re at the floor, and what rate cuts could mean for buyers and sellers. 1. A Breakdown by Property Type The broad “average home price” number doesn’t tell the full story. Here’s…
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ReMax just dropped a report calling for 3.4% more home sales across Canada in 2026
ReMax Canada’s 2026 housing market forecast calls for a 3.4% rebound in home sales, softer prices, and more balanced conditions. Here is what buyers and sellers should know.
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The Median Age To Buy A Home In Ontario Is 40, Report Shows
How old are first-time buyers in Ontario in 2025? See the latest median age, how Ontario compares nationally, why buyers are getting older, city-level “years to save” benchmarks, and practical tips to buy sooner. The quick answer Ontario vs Canada: who’s buying, and when? Most buyers are struggling to afford homes at current prices. 👉…
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Canadian Home Sales Rise Again in October as Market Momentum Builds: CREA November 2025 Report
Canadian home sales edged up again in October 2025, marking six increases in the past seven months. Here’s what the latest CREA housing market report reveals about sales, prices, inventory, and what buyers and sellers can expect heading into 2026.
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