Tag: investing
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Edmonton Home Prices Are Up $80K in Just Two Years
Over the past two years, Edmonton’s housing market has seen a dramatic increase in home prices—rising by nearly $80,000. While other major Canadian cities continue to struggle with affordability, Edmonton is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about real estate markets in the country. 📈 How Much Have Edmonton Home Prices Gone Up? In May…
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Toronto Real Estate Market Update – June 2025
The Toronto housing market is stabilizing in June 2025 as high interest rates, rising inventory, and shifting buyer demand cool what was once Canada’s hottest real estate scene. While some property types are seeing modest price declines, Toronto real estate remains expensive and competitive in key neighborhoods. 📊 Toronto Housing Prices – June 2025 According…
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Why Nearly 1 in 3 Canadians Are Retiring with Mortgage Debt
Nearly 30% of Canadians approaching retirement in 2025 will still carry mortgage debt. Discover why retirement is changing – and how downsizing, delayed homeownership, and rising costs are reshaping plans.
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Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Rates at 2.75% This Wednesday- More Cuts Likely in 2025
Canada’s central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates at 2.75% this Wednesday, with economists predicting at least two more cuts before the end of 2025. According to a recent Reuters poll, over 75% of economists surveyed (20 out of 26) believe the Bank of Canada (BoC) will keep rates steady as it waits…
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Alberta Housing Prices Are Climbing- But Why Are Sales Dropping in 2025?
The Alberta housing market is experiencing a unique blend of rising home prices and declining sales activity, according to the latest reports from WOWA and New Homes Alberta. As of April 2025, market data shows that while prices are increasing, buyer activity has slowed significantly, leading to higher inventory levels and changing dynamics across the…
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Inside the Airbnb Crackdowns: How New Rules Are Reshaping Canadian Housing
From Vancouver to Toronto, strict short-term rental laws are changing how Canadians buy, rent, and invest in real estate. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning a spare unit into passive income, you may want to check your local bylaws. In 2025, cities across Canada have implemented major crackdowns on Airbnb and other short-term rental (STR)…
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GTA Condo Prices Expected to Drop Another 10% in 2025, Says TD Economics
Condo prices in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are poised for another year of decline, according to a new report from TD Economics. The report, authored by economist Rishi Sondhi, forecasts that resale condo prices in the GTA will fall by an additional 10% in 2025, marking a continued correction from their peak in Q3…
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Canadian Household Debt Surpasses $3 Trillion, Fueled by Mortgage Growth
Debt is rising twice as fast as in 2019 – with mortgages driving the surge Canadian households have officially crossed a new milestone: total credit market debt exceeded $3 trillion for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Statistics Canada. Despite high interest rates and weak home sales, borrowing remains strong…
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Former Calgary Real Estate Agent Charged in $1.9M Investment Fraud Scheme
At least 16 victims allegedly misled by high-interest real estate loan scam A former Calgary real estate agent is facing serious fraud charges after allegedly scamming 16 investors out of nearly $2 million through a series of short-term, high-interest “real estate investments.” According to a Calgary Police Service news release issued May 8, 2025, the…
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How Canada’s Latest Inflation Report Is Changing Rate Cut Expectations
Expectations for a June interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada have cooled significantly following the release of April inflation data. While headline inflation fell to 1.7%, the Bank’s preferred core inflation measures rose above 3%, challenging the case for an immediate policy move. Just one week ago, markets placed the odds of a…
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