Tag: investing
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Ontario New-Home Sales Surge After HST Rebate – But Is This a Real Recovery?
Ontario’s new-home market is suddenly seeing a surge in activity – at least according to recent headlines. Following the rollout of the province’s HST rebate on new construction, reports suggest buyers are jumping back into the market, with developers pointing to renewed momentum across multiple communities. But is this actually a turning point for the…
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Rent Prices in Canada Just Hit a 3-Year Low – Here’s What’s Happening
Canada’s rental market is showing a major shift, with new data revealing that asking rents have dropped to their lowest level in nearly three years. According to a new report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, the average asking rent in Canada fell to $2,008 in March, marking a 35-month low. Rent Prices Continue to Decline Nationwide…
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Vancouver Home Prices Rise Slightly as Inventory Hits 13-Year High
Canada’s housing market is showing mixed signals once again, this time in one of the country’s most expensive regions. New data from Greater Vancouver Realtors shows that home prices increased slightly in March, marking the first monthly gain in a year. However, the broader picture suggests the market remains under pressure, with weak demand and…
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Nearly 75% of GTA Neighbourhoods Saw Homes Sell Below Asking in March
Homebuyers across the Greater Toronto Area may be gaining more negotiating power as new data shows a sharp slowdown in competition. A recent report from Wahi found that nearly 75% of GTA neighbourhoods saw homes sell below asking price in March, signaling one of the weakest housing markets in years. Buyer Competition Hits 4-Year Low…
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Home Prices Are Falling in Canada’s Most Expensive Cities – But It’s Still Not Enough
Canada’s housing market is showing signs of softening, especially in its most expensive cities, but for many buyers, affordability is still out of reach. New data and expert analysis suggest that even with slight price declines, the market remains difficult to enter, particularly for first-time buyers. Prices Are Dropping – But Only Slightly Recent forecasts…
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Calgary Home Sales Fall 13% as Condo Demand Weakens
Calgary’s housing market is starting to cool, with new data showing a noticeable slowdown in activity, especially in the condo segment. According to the Calgary Real Estate Board, a total of 1,881 homes sold in March, down 13% compared to the same time last year. The pullback is being driven largely by weaker demand for…
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38% of Canadian Landlords Say They’re Losing Money – New Report Reveals Growing Pressure
A new report is challenging one of the biggest assumptions about Canada’s housing market. Despite record-high rents in many cities, a growing number of landlords say they’re not making money – and some are losing it. What the Data Shows According to a 2026 rental market report from liv.rent: This suggests that the majority of…
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Gas Prices Just Spiked – Here’s Why That Could Hurt Homebuyers
Canada’s housing outlook just took another unexpected turn. After months of cooling inflation and expectations that mortgage relief was on the way, a sudden surge in gas prices is now threatening to reverse that trend and put pressure back on borrowers. According to BMO Capital Markets, gas prices jumped roughly 21% in March, marking the…
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Ontario Announced an $8.8B Housing Deal – New Homes Could Be Up to $200K Cheaper
Ontario just made one of its biggest housing moves in years – and it could directly impact home prices across the province. A new $8.8 billion partnership between the federal and Ontario governments aims to cut construction costs, reduce taxes, and accelerate housing supply, announced on March 30, 2026. Thinking about buying?👉 Find out what you qualify…
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Canada’s Household Debt Crisis: Now 2nd Highest in the OECD
Canada’s household debt problem is no longer just a concern. It is now among the worst in the developed world. New data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows Canada has climbed to 2nd place among OECD countries for household debt relative to GDP, sitting at approximately 103% of GDP. Only Switzerland ranks higher. This puts…
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