Tag: ontario housing market
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow Opposes Ontario’s Bill 60, Says It Weakens Tenant Protections
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is pushing back against Ontario’s proposed Bill 60, warning that the legislation could strip away key protections for renters and make evictions easier across the province. Chow announced her opposition after reviewing the latest version of the bill introduced by Premier Doug Ford’s government. While the province says the goal is…
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41 Percent of Canadian Home Builders Have Laid Off Workers – Many Don’t Plan to Rehire
Canada needs to build 5.8 million homes by 2030 to restore affordability, according to CMHC, yet residential construction is now moving backward. A new report from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) shows: ✅ 41% of builders in Canada have laid off workers❌ Most do not plan to rehire them In key markets, the number is even higher: This marks the lowest level…
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5 Mississauga Listings Right Now For Every Budget
Looking for a home in Mississauga but not sure where to start? We rounded up 5 real listings at 5 different price pointsto show what your budget can get you in one of the GTA’s most in demand cities. Whether you are a first time buyer, upsizing, investing, or looking for luxury, here are 5 Mississauga homes…
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How Much You Need to Earn to Buy a Home in Ontario (City-by-City Breakdown 2025)
Wondering how much income it really takes to buy a home in Ontario? Here’s a city-by-city breakdown using 2025 prices, mortgage rates, and Canada’s stress test, plus rent vs. buy comparisons across the province.
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Where in Ontario Are Home Values Holding Up in 2025?
Comparing Real Estate Winners: GTA, Ottawa, Hamilton, Waterloo, Windsor & Northern Ontario Ontario’s housing market in 2025 is showing very different stories depending on where you look.While some cities are still cooling, others are holding firm, or even seeing small rebounds.Here’s a breakdown of how home prices are faring across major regions in Ontario right…
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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time since March, bringing policy rate to 2.5%
The Bank of Canada has officially lowered its key interest rate for the first time since March 2025, cutting the policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%. The move had been widely anticipated by economists, as signs of economic weakness and cooling inflation have been building throughout the summer. Why Did the Bank of Canada…
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Ontario Housing Market Forecast 2025–27: Prices Slump in 2025, Recovery Ahead?
Multiple authoritative sources are now forecasting price declines in Ontario’s housing market in 2025, before a potential rebound in 2026- 27. Key economic drivers such as investor sentiment, interest rate trajectories, and policy developments will play critical roles in how the recovery unfolds. 2025: Market Cools Across Ontario 2026–27: Gradual Market Recovery Key Drivers Shaping the Forecast Investor Sentiment &…
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Ontario Increasing Funding for Housing-Enabling Infrastructure
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced an additional $1.6 billion in funding for municipalities to support housing-enabling infrastructure projects. The funding boost is aimed at accelerating housing development across the province, particularly as Ontario struggles to keep pace with its ambitious homebuilding targets. $1.6 Billion for Housing Infrastructure The announcement was made at the Association…
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Home Prices Projected to Rise 63% by 2035: Why Canada Must Build 32,000 More Homes a Year
A 63% price jump in just over a decade? That’s the reality we’re staring down- unless we act fast. According to recent projections, Canadian home prices are on track to increase by 63% between 2024 and 2035, which breaks down to an average annual growth rate of 5%. To put that in perspective, that’s more…
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Canadian Airbnb Hosts Could Owe Thousands in HST When Selling Their Homes | 2025 Update
If you’re a Canadian homeowner using Airbnb, Vrbo, or other short-term rental platforms, you could be facing a massive tax bill when it comes time to sell your property. A ruling from the Tax Court of Canada confirms that homeowners who frequently rent out their properties for short stays may now owe 13% HST on…
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