Tag: investing
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Calgary Housing Market Forecast 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Now
As 2026 begins, Calgary’s housing market remains one of the most closely watched in Canada. Strong population growth, steady employment, and continued affordability relative to Ontario and British Columbia have kept demand elevated – even as the market shows signs of cooling from its peak pace. This Calgary housing market forecast for 2026 breaks down…
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Canadian Housing Market Update – December 2025: Rate Cuts Fail to Revive Home Sales
November was widely expected to be a turning point for Canada’s housing market. After two consecutive interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada, borrowing costs fell to levels many buyers had been waiting for. Instead, new data shows home sales declined across most of the country, reinforcing the idea that lower rates alone are…
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P.E.I.’s Market Is “Balancing” – So Why Do Locals Still Feel Priced Out?
Prince Edward Island’s housing market is showing signs of cooling, but for many Islanders, affordability remains out of reach. New data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and the P.E.I. Real Estate Association suggests the market is becoming more balanced, with slower sales and more inventory available. At the same time, home prices remain…
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99% of Calgary Neighbourhoods Are Selling Below Asking (What It Means for Buyers)
Calgary’s housing market has shifted over the past year, and new data suggests most neighbourhoods are no longer seeing the over-asking frenzy buyers got used to. According to a recent analysis from Wahi, 99% of Calgary neighbourhoods with five or more sales in Q3 2025 saw homes sell below list price, a clear sign that…
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Top 5 GTA Suburbs Where Renters Are Becoming Buyers
As Toronto renters look for affordability, more are buying homes in GTA suburbs like Oshawa, Milton, and Ajax. Here are the top 5 suburbs where renters are turning into homeowners.
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Rentals.ca Just Dropped Their December 2025 Rent Report – Here’s What You Need To Know
Rentals.ca and Urbanation have released their December 2025 national rent report, and the numbers point to a cooling rental market across much of Canada. From declining average rents to shifting demand and big differences across provinces, here’s a breakdown of the key trends renters and investors should be watching. National Overview Rents Fall to Lowest…
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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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Canadians Would Pay 75% More Interest With 40-Year Mortgages, Says PBO
Canada is once again debating longer mortgage amortizations as a way to fix housing affordability. But a new analysis from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) warns the idea may create more problems than it solves. While a 40-year mortgage lowers monthly payments, borrowers end up paying 75% more interest over the life of the loan. The report…
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Vancouver’s First-Time Homebuyer Age Has Exploded to 46 in 2025
New data shows first-time buyers in Vancouver are no longer in their 20s or early 30s, most are getting keys in their mid-40s. First-Time Buyer Ages: The New Reality According to a 2025 global affordability study by Bloom Holding, first-time homebuyers in Vancouver, BC now typically buy their first home around age 46, far older…
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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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