Tag: Royal LePage
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Bank of Canada’s Rate Cut: Limited Impact on Real Estate Market

On July 24, 2024, the Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 4.5%. While this move is intended to combat inflation and stimulate economic growth, experts suggest that its immediate impact on the real estate market will be limited. Modest Rate Cut and Market Expectations John Lusink, President…
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1 in 5 Toronto Renters Spend Over Half Their Income on Rent, According to a New Report

Toronto’s housing market crisis is not limited to soaring home values that price residents out of ownership; renting is also becoming increasingly unaffordable. A recent report by Royal LePage reveals that nearly one in five Toronto renters now spend more than half of their monthly income on rent, highlighting the severity of the city’s affordability…