Tag: toronto real estate
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Toronto Mortgage Delinquencies Are Up 45% as Renewal Pressure Continues

Toronto homeowners are showing increased signs of mortgage stress as Canada continues working through one of the biggest mortgage renewal cycles in years. According to CMHC’s Spring 2026 Residential Mortgage Industry Report, the national 90-plus day mortgage delinquency rate increased to 0.24% in Q4 2025, up from 0.21% one year earlier. CMHC said the increase…
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Canadian Household Debt Is Becoming Even More Concentrated in Mortgages

Canadian household debt continues to climb, but new data suggests the bigger issue may be where that debt is concentrated. According to Statistics Canada data highlighted by Better Dwelling, Canadian household debt reached $3.24 trillion in March 2026, with mortgage debt making up nearly three-quarters of the total. Household Debt Hit $3.24 Trillion Canadian households…
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Canadian Mortgage Rates Could Climb as Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2010

Canadian mortgage borrowers may be facing renewed rate pressure, even as underlying inflation shows signs of cooling. According to BMO commentary highlighted by Better Dwelling, long-term Government of Canada bond yields have climbed to their highest level since 2010, raising concerns that borrowing costs could remain elevated or move higher. Long-Term Bond Yields Hit a…
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Desjardins Says Some Canadian Cities Have Become “Impossibly Unaffordable”

A new housing affordability warning from Desjardins is drawing attention across Canada after the bank suggested some major cities have entered what it calls “impossibly unaffordable” territory. According to the report, homeownership in cities like Vancouver and Toronto is increasingly moving out of reach for average households as housing costs continue to far outpace incomes.…
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A Real Estate Firm Just Bought $30M Worth of Unsold Toronto Condos as the Market Slows

Toronto’s struggling condo market may be creating new opportunities for large investors. A Canadian real estate company has reportedly purchased roughly $30 million worth of unsold condominium inventory in downtown Toronto as the GTA condo market continues facing weaker demand, slower sales activity, and growing inventory levels. The bulk purchase is adding to growing signs that institutional…
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Toronto Doctor Wins National Award for Transforming Parking Lot Into Housing

A Toronto doctor is receiving national recognition after helping turn a former downtown hospital parking lot into supportive housing for vulnerable patients. Dr. Andrew Boozary has received the 2026 Governor General’s Innovation Award for helping lead the creation of Dunn House – a supportive housing project designed to help people experiencing homelessness and complex health challenges.…
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TD Says GTA Condo Market Is Facing a Potential 1990s-Style Meltdown

Canada’s largest condo market is continuing to face mounting pressure, and a new outlook from TD Economics suggests the downturn may last much longer than many buyers and investors expected. According to TD Economics, the Greater Toronto Area condo market is experiencing one of its weakest periods in years, with falling prices, collapsing sales activity,…
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Markets Are Watching March 2027 for Canada’s Next Rate Hike

Canada’s interest rate outlook may be shifting again, and that could matter for buyers, sellers, and anyone watching mortgage rates. According to a May 12, 2026 report from The Wall Street Journal, financial-market participants are now eyeing March 2027 as a possible timing for the next Bank of Canada rate increase, based on the central…
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RBC Says Canada’s Spring Housing Market Still Hasn’t Taken Off

Canada’s spring housing market is still struggling to build momentum, according to a new update from RBC Economics. While spring is usually one of the busiest seasons for real estate, RBC says the market has not seen a clear demand boost yet. Instead, buyers and sellers remain cautious, and conditions continue to vary widely across…
