Tag: Ontario real estate
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How Much Income You Need to Buy a Starter Home in Ontario in 2026
Buying a first home in Ontario has become more realistic than it was during the height of the pandemic housing boom, but affordability remains a major hurdle for many buyers. While home prices have moderated in several markets, higher mortgage rates continue to make qualifying for a home more challenging than many first-time buyers expected.…
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Here’s How Much Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Has Changed Since Interest Rates Peaked
Mortgage rates may still feel high compared to the ultra-low rates of 2021, but borrowing costs have improved significantly from their recent peak. After the Bank of Canada aggressively raised interest rates to fight inflation, many Ontario buyers hit pause on their home search. Today, with the Bank of Canada’s policy rate sitting at 2.25%,…
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Ontario Cities Where Homebuyers Have The Most Negotiating Power Right Now
Ontario’s housing market has shifted dramatically over the past two years, and buyers are finding themselves in one of the strongest negotiating positions they’ve had in years. With inventory levels climbing, homes spending longer on the market, and more sellers accepting offers below asking price, many Ontario cities have become buyer-friendly markets. Here’s where homebuyers…
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Ontario Consumer Insolvencies Hit Highest Level Since The Financial Crisis
Consumer debt stress continues to climb across Ontario, and new data suggests financial pressures are reaching levels not seen since the aftermath of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. According to the latest figures from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB), Ontario recorded its second-highest number of consumer insolvencies ever for the month of…
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Bank of Canada Expected To Hold Rates This Week. Here’s What It Means For Ontario Homebuyers
All eyes will be on the Bank of Canada this Wednesday as policymakers announce their latest interest rate decision, a move that could influence mortgage rates, homebuyer confidence, and the direction of Ontario’s housing market. While many prospective buyers have been hoping for another rate cut, economists overwhelmingly expect the central bank to leave its…
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The Cheapest Places to Retire in Canada Based on Housing Costs
Retirement looks a little different for everyone, but one thing almost every Canadian retiree has in common is wanting to make their money go further. With housing remaining one of the biggest expenses for Canadians, many retirees are choosing to relocate to communities where they can buy a home for hundreds of thousands of dollars…
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Is Now Finally a Good Time to Buy a House in Ontario?
Ontario’s housing market has looked very different in 2026 than it did just a few years ago. After years of soaring prices, intense bidding wars, and record-low inventory, buyers are finally finding themselves in a stronger position. Home prices have softened in many markets, inventory has climbed, and sellers are becoming more willing to negotiate.…
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Ontario Cities Ranked From Cheapest To Most Expensive For Homebuyers In 2026
Ontario’s housing market looks very different than it did just a few years ago. While home prices remain elevated in many parts of the province, the correction that began in 2022 has created larger affordability gaps between Ontario’s most expensive and most affordable cities. Today, buyers willing to look beyond the Greater Toronto Area can…
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Homes Under $500,000 Are Making A Comeback In Ontario, But There’s A Catch
Affordable homes are becoming more common across Ontario’s housing market, but the improvement is being driven largely by one segment: condominiums. A new report from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) found that homes valued under $500,000 now make up nearly one-quarter of Ontario’s housing market, marking a notable increase from just a few years…
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Ontario’s HST Rebate Is Helping Boost New Home Sales In The GTA, Industry Says
Ontario’s new HST rebate appears to be giving the Greater Toronto Area’s struggling new home market a much-needed boost. New data released by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) shows new home sales remained stronger than expected in May, marking the second consecutive month that low-rise home sales outperformed their 10-year average. Industry…
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