Tag: real estate affordability index
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Canadian and US Real Estate Affordability Improved, Still Near Record Lows

Housing affordability is finally showing signs of life in both Canada and the United States. A new report from BMO Capital Markets shows that falling home prices and lower borrowing costs have pushed affordability to a multi-year high in both countries. However, the bank warns that the improvement is modest and affordability remains near multi-generational lows. In…