Tag: real estate
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Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rates Again as U.S. Tariffs Shake Canadian Economy
The Bank of Canada has cut interest rates to 2.25%, its second consecutive drop, as U.S. tariffs and trade tensions weigh heavily on Canada’s economy.
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Is Rural Alberta the Next Frontier for Affordable Living?
As Calgary and Edmonton home prices hover near $600,000, many Albertans are looking beyond city limits for a better balance of price, space, and lifestyle.Smaller towns across the province, including Airdrie, Leduc, Cochrane, and Okotoks, are becoming the new hotspots for families and remote professionals who still want urban access without urban prices. According to…
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How People in Their 20s Are Actually Buying Homes Right Now
How 20-somethings in Ontario are actually buying homes in 2025: co-signers, multigenerational living, moving outside the GTA, duplex investing, and buying with friends. Backed by the latest stats.
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Nearly 8 Out of 10 Dollars Canadians Owe Is Mortgage Debt – StatCan Warns of Rising Risk
Canadian real estate is once again fueling household debt, with new data from Statistics Canada showing mortgages now make up a record share of total borrowing. As of August 2025, nearly 8 in 10 dollars of household credit are tied to mortgages, a concentration that’s increasing economic risk despite slower overall borrowing. Canadian Household Debt Tops $3.13 Trillion Canada’s…
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Ontario Backs Away From 1.5 Million Homes Target – New Housing Bill Explained
Ontario introduced a new housing bill to speed up approvals and reduce costs, but the government is now non-committal about hitting its 1.5 million homes in 10 years target. Here’s what’s in the bill, why it matters, and the latest housing start data. Quick takeaways What the minister said Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob…
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Canada Inflation Watch – The Core Data Canadians Need to See
Canada’s CPI rose in September, with food, rent, property taxes, and mortgage interest leading the gains. What raised eyebrows is what was not highlighted – the Bank of Canada’s preferred core inflation metrics. Here is a clear, data-focused look at what the latest CPI means. Key takeaways Note: All figures are as described in the…
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Top Ontario Listings of the Week (October 18, 2025)
Check out some of the best homes currently for sale across Toronto + Beyond.Browse the listings below and click each link to MLS for full details, photos, and pricing information. 🏠 1. Mississauga – $1.875M Beds: 3 +1 Baths: 2👉 [Link to MLS] 🏡 2. Paris, Ontario – $1.199 Beds: 4 + 2 Baths: 5👉 [Link to MLS] 🏘️ 3. Pickering…
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Edmonton’s Housing Surprise: Prices Up, But Affordability in Crisis
Edmonton’s housing market is defying expectations, prices are rising, yet affordability has never felt worse. While average home values have climbed more than 5% year-over-year, wages and borrowing power aren’t keeping up, leaving many buyers and renters struggling to keep pace. Edmonton’s Market Snapshot (Sources: Nesto.ca, WOWA.ca) Why Prices Are Rising 1. Limited Supply in Desirable AreasDemand for…
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Halifax-Dartmouth Housing Market Update – September 2025
Halifax-Dartmouth home sales dipped slightly in September 2025, but prices held steady at a median of $540,000. See full stats on sales, listings, and local market trends.
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Calgary Housing Market Update – October 2025
In Calgary’s 2025 real estate scene, not all homes are performing the same. Some segments are cooling, others holding firm. Let’s look at two key property types: townhouses and condo apartments. 📉 Townhouses: Average Price Down 2.3% YoY (~$457,000) 🏢 Condos: Slight Uptick – +0.4% to ~$349,000 🏘️ Broader Market Context & Trends 🧭 What…
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