Tag: housing
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Edmonton’s Housing Surprise: Prices Up, But Affordability in Crisis
Edmonton’s housing market is defying expectations, prices are rising, yet affordability has never felt worse. While average home values have climbed more than 5% year-over-year, wages and borrowing power aren’t keeping up, leaving many buyers and renters struggling to keep pace. Edmonton’s Market Snapshot (Sources: Nesto.ca, WOWA.ca) Why Prices Are Rising 1. Limited Supply in Desirable AreasDemand for…
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Halifax-Dartmouth Housing Market Update – September 2025
Halifax-Dartmouth home sales dipped slightly in September 2025, but prices held steady at a median of $540,000. See full stats on sales, listings, and local market trends.
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Calgary Housing Market Update – October 2025
In Calgary’s 2025 real estate scene, not all homes are performing the same. Some segments are cooling, others holding firm. Let’s look at two key property types: townhouses and condo apartments. 📉 Townhouses: Average Price Down 2.3% YoY (~$457,000) 🏢 Condos: Slight Uptick – +0.4% to ~$349,000 🏘️ Broader Market Context & Trends 🧭 What…
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Top Canadian University Cities Where Buying Beats Renting
Looking for a smarter housing choice while studying in Canada? In some college towns, buying a home is actually cheaper than renting. This can be a game-changer for students, parents, and investors looking to make the most of their money. Below are the top Canadian university cities where mortgage payments are lower (or almost the same)…
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Half of Young Canadians Now Spend Over 50% of Their Income on Rent
A new survey shows that almost half of young Canadians are putting the majority of their income toward rent, highlighting the affordability crisis facing renters across the country. Rent Costs Exceeding Income Benchmarks For decades, financial advisers have recommended keeping housing costs around one-third of household income. But according to a 2025 survey by Rentals.ca,…
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RBC: Confidence Slowly Returning to Canada’s Housing Markets as Sales Rebound in Key Cities
Canada’s housing market is showing early signs of recovery, with home sales momentum building in several regions, according to the latest market update from RBC Economics. While prices in affordability-challenged areas like Toronto and Vancouver remain under pressure, increased sales activity suggests buyer confidence is gradually returning. Prices Still Falling in High-Inventory Markets RBC reports…
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How Policy Reform Could Help Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis – Concordia University Study
Canada’s housing affordability crisis continues to intensify, but new research from Concordia University suggests that targeted policy reform could have a measurable impact on supply, and help ease rising prices in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada needs 3.5 million additional housing units…
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Montreal Home Sales Jump Nearly 10% in July – Overbidding Continues to Push Prices Higher
The Montreal real estate market saw its most active July since 2021, with sales climbing 9.7% year-over-year as competitive bidding continued to drive price growth across property types. According to the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB), 3,731 homes sold in July 2025, compared to 3,400 sales during the same month in 2024.…
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Calgary Home Sales Drop 12% in July as Inventory Hits Pre-Pandemic Highs
Calgary’s real estate market is showing clear signs of shifting, with home sales falling nearly 12% year-over-year in July 2025, while inventory levels surged to highs not seen since before the pandemic, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB). Supply Surge Shakes Up the Market In July, 3,911 new listings hit the market, an…
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The Ontario Cities Where Rent Is Rising the Fastest in 2025
While Ontario’s overall rental market shows signs of stabilization, some cities are still seeing significant year-over-year rent increases in 2025. These hotspots are largely driven by three key factors: growing student populations, increased immigration, and strong tourism economies. If you’re a renter, landlord, or real estate investor, understanding where rents are rising fastest can help…
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