Tag: real estate
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Ontario Condos Are One-Third Smaller Than They Used To Be – But Cost Way More
Ontario condos have gone through a major transformation over the past four decades, and not in a way most buyers would expect. New data shows that condo units across the province have shrunk roughly one-third in size since the 1970s, even as prices have climbed to record levels. The trend, often called “shrink-flation,” has become a defining feature of…
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Canadian Mortgage Arrears Climb To Highest Level Since 2020
Canada’s major banks are facing rising borrower stress once again. New data from the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) shows mortgage arrears have climbed to a 5 year high as of September. The increase comes at a time when the total number of mortgages is shrinking, meaning each delinquent borrower now carries more weight in the…
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Toronto Mortgage Payments Now Eat Up More Than 110% Of Family Income
A new report from the Fraser Institute paints a stark picture of homeownership in Ontario. To buy a typical home in Toronto, a family earning the median after-tax income would need to spend 110.2% of that income on monthly mortgage payments, even after making a 20% down payment. In simple terms, the average family in…
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Ontario Home Prices Are Down 6.7% – But Is This The Bottom Or Just A Pause?
Ontario home prices have dropped 6.7% year-over-year, with condos down ~8.8% and townhouses down ~7.4%. We break down by property type, explore whether we’re at the floor, and what rate cuts could mean for buyers and sellers. 1. A Breakdown by Property Type The broad “average home price” number doesn’t tell the full story. Here’s…
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7 Tiny Lifestyle Changes That Could Save You $10,000 On Your Mortgage
Small financial tweaks and mortgage hacks that could save Canadian homeowners thousands. These 7 tiny changes can cut interest, shorten your amortization, and reduce monthly stress.
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Rentals.ca November Rent Report Shows Canada Rents Falling For 13th Month
Canada’s rental market continued its cooling trend this fall, with October marking the 13th straight month of year-over-year rent declines, according to new data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. While rents are still elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels, the pace of decline is slowing, suggesting the market may be nearing a floor. National Rent Trends Show Slower Declines…
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Here’s What $1M Homes Look Like Across Canada – November 2025
Curious what 1 million dollars buys in Canada right now? From Toronto condos to Nova Scotia waterfront homes, here’s a cross country snapshot of what 1M homes look like in November 2025.
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ReMax just dropped a report calling for 3.4% more home sales across Canada in 2026
ReMax Canada’s 2026 housing market forecast calls for a 3.4% rebound in home sales, softer prices, and more balanced conditions. Here is what buyers and sellers should know.
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The Median Age To Buy A Home In Ontario Is 40, Report Shows
How old are first-time buyers in Ontario in 2025? See the latest median age, how Ontario compares nationally, why buyers are getting older, city-level “years to save” benchmarks, and practical tips to buy sooner. The quick answer Ontario vs Canada: who’s buying, and when? How long are people saving before they buy? Why this matters:…
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B.C. Supreme Court Overturns $25K Award To Evicted Tenant After Judge Calls RTB Ruling “Clearly Irrational”
A recent B.C. Supreme Court decision has reversed a $25,444 compensation order against a landlord, ruling that the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) made a “clearly irrational” error in a landlord’s use eviction case. Landlord No Longer Required To Pay $25,444 To Former Tenant Feng Ying Yu, a B.C. landlord, will not have to pay more…
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