Tag: real estate
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What’s Really Happening in Toronto Real Estate? 6 Active MLS Listings
Looking at real listings is one of the best ways to get a feel for the Toronto housing market right now. Here are 6 properties currently on the MLS in Toronto: 1. 10 TERRYDALE DRIVE, Toronto (Bathurst Manor) 2. 8 – 55 CEDARCROFT BOULEVARDToronto (Westminster-Branson) 3. 205 – 7 DALE AVENUEToronto (Rosedale-Moore Park) 4. 21 GLEN…
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Top Canadian University Cities Where Buying Beats Renting
Looking for a smarter housing choice while studying in Canada? In some college towns, buying a home is actually cheaper than renting. This can be a game-changer for students, parents, and investors looking to make the most of their money. Below are the top Canadian university cities where mortgage payments are lower (or almost the same)…
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Half of Young Canadians Now Spend Over 50% of Their Income on Rent
A new survey shows that almost half of young Canadians are putting the majority of their income toward rent, highlighting the affordability crisis facing renters across the country. Rent Costs Exceeding Income Benchmarks For decades, financial advisers have recommended keeping housing costs around one-third of household income. But according to a 2025 survey by Rentals.ca,…
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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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