Tag: real estate
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How Much Do You Need to Earn to Afford a Home in Toronto vs Halifax vs Calgary?
The question of housing affordability is on every Canadian’s mind. Whether you’re considering a move across the country or wondering how your city stacks up, income requirements vary drastically depending on the housing market. Let’s break down how much you’d need to earn to afford an average home in Toronto, Halifax, and Calgary. Toronto: Canada’s…
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Calgary Housing Market Report December 2025
The Calgary housing market continued to shift toward balanced conditions in November 2025, with rising inventory, softening sales, and moderating price growth across most property types. According to new data from WOWA, Calgary remains more stable than other major Canadian markets, even as affordability challenges and economic uncertainty shape buyer demand. Inventory Climbs 28 Percent…
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Canadians Would Pay 75% More Interest With 40-Year Mortgages, Says PBO
Canada is once again debating longer mortgage amortizations as a way to fix housing affordability. But a new analysis from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) warns the idea may create more problems than it solves. While a 40-year mortgage lowers monthly payments, borrowers end up paying 75% more interest over the life of the loan. The report…
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Vancouver’s First-Time Homebuyer Age Has Exploded to 46 in 2025
New data shows first-time buyers in Vancouver are no longer in their 20s or early 30s, most are getting keys in their mid-40s. First-Time Buyer Ages: The New Reality According to a 2025 global affordability study by Bloom Holding, first-time homebuyers in Vancouver, BC now typically buy their first home around age 46, far older…
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Greater Toronto Area Home Sales Drop 15.8 Percent in November as Buyers Stay on the Sidelines
The Greater Toronto Area saw a sharp slowdown in housing activity in November, with home sales falling 15.8 percent year-over-year. According to new data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), only 5,010 homes traded hands last month as affordability pressures, job uncertainty, and high borrowing costs continued to weigh on buyer confidence. While…
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Calgary Risks Losing $129 Million In Housing Funding After Rezoning Repeal
Calgary may lose up to $129 million in federal housing funding after city council voted to repeal citywide rezoning, according to a new internal email from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The federal government has reportedly paused further payments until it receives clarity on the city’s long-term zoning direction. The potential funding freeze…
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This Oakville Home Listed at $3,199,999 Looks Straight Out of a Design Magazine
A rare blend of smart luxury, European-inspired finishes, and resort-level comfort, 519 Third Line in Oakville is one of the most thoughtfully designed homes currently on the market. Listed at $3,199,999, this 4+2 bedroom, 5-bathroom residence offers 3,000 + square feet of curated elegance in one of Oakville’s most desirable west-end pockets. From the moment you pull into…
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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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