Tag: real estate
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Canadian Home Sales Expected to Stay Weak Until Prices Drop, Says BMO
Canada’s housing market is unlikely to see a strong rebound anytime soon, according to a new report from BMO Capital Markets. The bank says the gap between what sellers expect and what buyers are willing to pay remains the biggest obstacle to higher sales. Until that gap closes, either through voluntary price reductions or more…
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These Canadian Cities Have the Best ROI for Basement Apartments in 2025
Turning unused space into a legal basement suite remains one of the most affordable and effective entry points into the rental market. For Canadian investors, it’s a classic house-hacking strategy that can offset your mortgage, generate steady rental income, and boost resale value. In 2025, several cities stand out with strong rent-to-price ratios, high tenant…
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Younger Canadians Feel Homeownership Pressure as Strong as Marriage or Starting a Family
A new national survey reveals that many younger Canadians view buying a home as just as important – and just as pressured – as other major life milestones like marriage or having children. First-Time Homebuyer Frustration According to the 2025 Homebuying Pressure Point Survey by Wahi and the Angus Reid Forum, 54% of millennials and…
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RBC: Confidence Slowly Returning to Canada’s Housing Markets as Sales Rebound in Key Cities
Canada’s housing market is showing early signs of recovery, with home sales momentum building in several regions, according to the latest market update from RBC Economics. While prices in affordability-challenged areas like Toronto and Vancouver remain under pressure, increased sales activity suggests buyer confidence is gradually returning. Prices Still Falling in High-Inventory Markets RBC reports…
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Rent-to-Own Programs in Canada: What’s Legit & What’s Sketchy (2025 Guide)
As housing affordability continues to challenge Canadians, rent‑to‑own homes Canada arrangements have gained popularity, especially for first‑time buyer help Canada. These programs promise a pathway to ownership without the hefty upfront down payments. But how do they actually work in 2025, and which options are legitimate versus risky? ✅ How Rent-to-Own Works in Canada Typically structured as…
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How Policy Reform Could Help Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis – Concordia University Study
Canada’s housing affordability crisis continues to intensify, but new research from Concordia University suggests that targeted policy reform could have a measurable impact on supply, and help ease rising prices in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada needs 3.5 million additional housing units…
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Toronto Home Sales See Biggest Jump in Nine Months – July 2025 Market Update
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market saw its most significant boost in nearly a year this July, as home sales surged for the fourth straight month. According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), seasonally adjusted sales rose 13% month-over-month to 5,744 units – the largest increase since October 2024 and the strongest…
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Montreal Home Sales Jump Nearly 10% in July – Overbidding Continues to Push Prices Higher
The Montreal real estate market saw its most active July since 2021, with sales climbing 9.7% year-over-year as competitive bidding continued to drive price growth across property types. According to the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB), 3,731 homes sold in July 2025, compared to 3,400 sales during the same month in 2024.…
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Calgary Home Sales Drop 12% in July as Inventory Hits Pre-Pandemic Highs
Calgary’s real estate market is showing clear signs of shifting, with home sales falling nearly 12% year-over-year in July 2025, while inventory levels surged to highs not seen since before the pandemic, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB). Supply Surge Shakes Up the Market In July, 3,911 new listings hit the market, an…
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Young Albertans Under the Most Pressure in Canada to Buy Homes, Says Wahi
Young Canadians are feeling the heat when it comes to homeownership, and according to a new 2025 survey, Albertans are feeling it the most. A July 24th news release from digital real estate platform Wahi, in partnership with the Angus Reid Forum, revealed that 41% of Albertans feel pressure to buy a home, the highest…
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