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1/15/2025 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Stephen Gale
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The Canadian commercial real estate market is heading into 2025 with cautious optimism following a year of interest rate relief, according to Avison Young’s latest Q4 ... More

Is Canada's commercial real estate market poised for recovery in 2025?

12/30/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Stephen Gale
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As we reflect on 2024, it was a year of resilience and adjustment for Canada’s housing and mortgage market, marked by the Bank of Canada’s pivot to rate cuts after ... More

Housing and interest rate forecasts for 2025

1/7/2025 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Stephen Gale
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The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market experienced a transitionary year in 2024. Annual sales were up slightly compared to 2023, and new listings were up significantly ... More

TRREB: Housing Market Gets More Affordable in 2024 with Lower Rates and Prices

1/5/2025 | Posted in Financial Health by Stephen Gale
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As we step into a new year, it’s a great time to reassess your financial habits and ensure your credit profile is in top shape.

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New year, better mortgage rates: Credit tips to get you there

1/3/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Stephen Gale
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Economists at Canada’s major banks don’t expect interest rates to move quite as dramatically in 2025 as they did in 2024, but they still see various sources of ... More

Here's what economists expect the Bank of Canada to do in 2025

1/3/2025 | Posted in Canada Living by Stephen Gale
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Here's what the new tax brackets are going to be, plus how much you can contribute to a tax-free savings account and RRSP

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These are the new tax brackets for Canadians in 2025

1/2/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Stephen Gale
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It’s been a rough few years for Canadians looking to break into home ownership as unaffordability issues persist across the country.

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Will it be easier or harder for Canadians to buy a home in 2025?

12/30/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Stephen Gale
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Heading into 2025, economists and real estate agents believe activity is poised to remain strong amid much lower borrowing costs and more favourable rules for buyers, despite ... More

Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up demand

12/24/2024 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Stephen Gale
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Introduced in April 2023, the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a game-changer for Canadians looking to save for their first home, combining the best features of an RRSP and ... More

A First Home Savings Account should be on every first-time buyer's holiday wish list

12/16/2024 | Posted in Mortgage News by Stephen Gale
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Sweeping changes to Canada’s mortgage system, announced in September by the federal government, officially took effect on Sunday. Brokers said the changes could open the ... More

Canada's new mortgage rules are here: Insights from brokers

12/17/2024 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Stephen Gale
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It was billed as a potential looming crisis for Canada’s economy: the wave of mortgages coming up for renewal in 2025 and 2026 at significantly higher rates than those on ... More

Canada's coming mortgage renewal wave: No longer a crisis?

12/16/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Stephen Gale
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Home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems rose again in November, building on October’s surprise jump.

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Canadian Home Sales Continue to Climb in November

12/11/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Stephen Gale
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Canada’s central bank has cut interest rates for the fifth consecutive time to 3.25 per cent as the country’s economy grows at a slower rate than projected.

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Bank of Canada drops key interest rate

12/5/2024 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Stephen Gale
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While the Greater Toronto Area is expected to see a bump in home prices in 2025, condo prices will not recover next year, according to a new report by Royal LePage.

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Toronto home prices set to rise in 2025 but condo market on 'different trajectory': Royal LePage report

12/10/2024 | Posted in Rental Market by Stephen Gale
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Average asking rents were down 1.6% on an annual basis, marking the first year-over-year decline since the pandemic.

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Rent prices fall to 15-month low: Rentals.ca

12/4/2024 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Stephen Gale
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Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales increased strongly on a year-over-year basis in November 2024. Many buyers benefitted from more affordable market conditions brought about ... More

GTA Home Sales Up Substantially in November

11/27/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Stephen Gale
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Experts predict a seller's market in nearly half the nation’s housing regions

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Canadian housing market set to pick up pace in 2025

11/26/2024 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Stephen Gale
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) is preparing for its final rate announcement of 2024 on December 11, with economists anticipating a potential further reduction in its lending rate ... More

By how much could the Bank of Canada cut rates in December?

11/29/2024 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Stephen Gale
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Canada’s banking regulator threw the mortgage industry a curve ball last week when a representative suggested there were some restrictions to a recent policy change most ... More

OSFI's stress test change sparks industry confusion

11/25/2024 | Posted in Ontario News by Stephen Gale
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Ontario is exploring a proposal to allow credit reporting agencies to access Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) orders for renters with a history of missed payments.

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Ontario debates sharing tenant arrears data with credit agencies

11/25/2024 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Stephen Gale
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Effective Thursday, uninsured bank borrowers no longer need to show they can afford a higher rate when switching lenders.

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Canada's banking regulator loosens mortgage stress-test rules. Who will benefit?

11/22/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Stephen Gale
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Various signs point to the Bank of Canada (BoC) cutting interest rates by another half percentage point in December, even if the bank hasn’t said so explicitly, CIBC ... More

Hidden Bank of Canada clues point to another big cut: CIBC economists

11/21/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Stephen Gale
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The average income needed to buy a home keeps inching down in cities across Canada, according to the latest data.

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This is how much money you need to make to buy a house in Canada's largest cities

11/14/2024 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Stephen Gale
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BMO economist predicts homeowners can absorb higher mortgage rates

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Canada's mortgage renewal wall: A 'headwind' but not a crisis

11/19/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Stephen Gale
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Conditions on the resale market tightened further in October, with a seller’s market that is synonymous with upward price support.

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House prices continue to rise in October as market gains momentum

11/11/2024 | Posted in Real Estate News by Stephen Gale
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Canada’s rental market has hit a critical low in vacancy levels, but developers are struggling to keep pace with the growing demand for new housing.

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Condo vacancy rates hit new low: Developers pivot to bigger units

11/18/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Stephen Gale
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Home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems increased 7.7% on a month-over-month basis in October 2024, reaching its highest level since April 2022.

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Canadian Home Sales See Surprise Jump in October

11/6/2024 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Stephen Gale
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Canada's housing affordability cannot be resolved by changing the country's unique mortgage structure, the Bank of Canada's Senior Deputy Governor said on ... More

Bank of Canada says changes to mortgage structure will not resolve housing affordability
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