Tag: real estate
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Calgary Home Sales Fall 13% as Condo Demand Weakens
Calgary’s housing market is starting to cool, with new data showing a noticeable slowdown in activity, especially in the condo segment. According to the Calgary Real Estate Board, a total of 1,881 homes sold in March, down 13% compared to the same time last year. The pullback is being driven largely by weaker demand for…
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38% of Canadian Landlords Say They’re Losing Money – New Report Reveals Growing Pressure
A new report is challenging one of the biggest assumptions about Canada’s housing market. Despite record-high rents in many cities, a growing number of landlords say they’re not making money – and some are losing it. What the Data Shows According to a 2026 rental market report from liv.rent: 38% of landlords say they are…
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Renovation Scams on the Rise in Ontario as Warmer Weather Approaches, Police Warn
Homeowners across Ontario are being urged to stay alert as renovation scams begin to increase heading into spring. Hamilton Police Service has issued a warning about a rise in aggressive contractors and door-to-door scams, with fraud cases reported throughout the winter and expected to increase as temperatures rise. Door-to-Door Scams Target Homeowners According to police,…
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Gas Prices Just Spiked – Here’s Why That Could Hurt Homebuyers
Canada’s housing outlook just took another unexpected turn. After months of cooling inflation and expectations that mortgage relief was on the way, a sudden surge in gas prices is now threatening to reverse that trend and put pressure back on borrowers. According to BMO Capital Markets, gas prices jumped roughly 21% in March, marking the…
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Ontario’s New Housing Bill 98 Is Facing Backlash – Critics Say It Could Slow Development
Ontario’s latest housing legislation is already drawing criticism – with some experts warning it could actually make the housing crisis worse. Bill 98, also known as the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, is being positioned as a way to speed up housing construction. But critics say it may do the opposite. Thinking about…
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Ontario Announced an $8.8B Housing Deal – New Homes Could Be Up to $200K Cheaper
Ontario just made one of its biggest housing moves in years – and it could directly impact home prices across the province. A new $8.8 billion partnership between the federal and Ontario governments aims to cut construction costs, reduce taxes, and accelerate housing supply, announced on March 30, 2026. Thinking about buying?👉 Find out what you qualify…
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Ontario Cottage Country Prices Expected to Rise in 2026 as Supply Remains Tight
Ontario’s cottage country housing market could see another price increase this year, as limited inventory continues to support values despite broader economic uncertainty. A new report from Royal LePage forecasts that demand for recreational properties will remain strong across Canada in 2026, with prices expected to climb modestly. Cottage Prices Expected to Increase Again in 2026 According…
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Canadian Banks Now Relying on Home Sales to Recover $7B in Losses
Canada’s housing downturn is beginning to show up in a new and concerning way. According to a recent report from Better Dwelling, Canadian banks are increasingly relying on selling homes from delinquent borrowers to recover losses, with billions now tied to distressed real estate. New data suggests this trend is accelerating quickly. Banks Now Expecting…
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Ontario Housing Forecast Cut Again as New Construction Slows
Ontario’s housing market is facing another setback. New projections released alongside the province’s latest budget show that homebuilding expectations have been revised downward once again, raising further doubts about whether Ontario can meet its ambitious housing targets. Housing Targets Continue to Slip Back in 2022, the provincial government pledged to build 1.5 million homes by…
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TD Just Slashed Its 2026 Canada Housing Forecast – Prices Now Expected to Fall
Canada’s housing outlook for 2026 has taken a sharp turn. A new report from TD Economics now expects both home sales and prices to decline this year, reversing earlier forecasts that called for a strong rebound. TD Now Expects Sales and Prices to Decline in 2026 TD Economics is forecasting a weaker housing market than previously expected,…
