Tag: housing
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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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Vancouver Housing Market Update – August 2025
After years of skyrocketing prices and tight competition, the Vancouver housing market is continuing to cool as of August 2025. Buyer activity has slowed, listings are climbing, and prices are beginning to soften, especially in the detached and luxury segments. While Vancouver still holds the title for some of the highest home prices in Canada,…
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Calgary Housing Market Update – August 2025
Calgary continues to dominate headlines as one of Canada’s strongest and fastest-growing housing markets. As affordability challenges weigh down Toronto and Vancouver, more Canadians are heading west, and they’re finding value, jobs, and lifestyle in Calgary. 📊 Calgary Home Prices – July 2025 According to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), Calgary’s composite benchmark price…
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Edmonton Real Estate Market Update – August 2025
The Edmonton housing market continues to stand out as one of the most stable and affordable major cities in Canada. While markets like Toronto and Vancouver are cooling or correcting, Edmonton offers a refreshing combination of value, livability, and long-term growth potential. 📊 Home Prices – July 2025 According to the Realtors Association of Edmonton…
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East Coast Real Estate Market Update – August 2025
Atlantic Canada Remains One of the Country’s Most Resilient Housing Markets While much of Canada faces slower sales and cooling prices, the East Coast real estate market continues to hold strong as of August 2025. Driven by affordability, interprovincial migration, and lifestyle appeal, key cities like Halifax, Moncton, Charlottetown, and St. John’s are still seeing…
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Toronto Housing Market Update – August 2025
Toronto remains one of the most competitive and expensive real estate markets in Canada, but it’s currently in a cooling phase. Home prices are experiencing modest year-over-year declines, especially in the detached segment, while condos and townhomes remain relatively stable thanks to investor interest and affordability compared to low-rise housing. Here’s where the market stands…
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