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10/3/2024 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Kim O'Connell
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Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales increased year-over-year in September. Buyers were starting to take advantage of more affordable market conditions brought about by interest ... More
10/3/2024 | Posted in Mortgage News by Kim O'Connell
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Canada’s banking regulator recently relaxed its mortgage stress test rule partly due to concerns about how the public perceives the agency’s role, according to Peter ... More
10/1/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Kim O'Connell
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Markets are increasingly betting on the Bank of Canada delivering a 50-basis point rate cut during its October 23 policy decision, with the odds now sitting at around 53% ... More
9/26/2024 | Posted in Home Owners by Kim O'Connell
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Canada’s banking regulator is easing the burden on homeowners trying to switch their lender when renewing their mortgage by dropping the need to reapply the stress test. ... More
9/25/2024 | Posted in Government and Regulation by Kim O'Connell
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As a follow-up to last week’s announcement, the federal government has unveiled a more detailed framework for its updated mortgage rules, which are set to take effect on ... More
9/22/2024 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Kim O'Connell
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As interest rates continue to drop, borrowers might wonder if they should renegotiate their fixed-rate mortgage. But at what cost? ... More
9/17/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Kim O'Connell
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in August slowed 22 per cent compared with July. ... More
9/17/2024 | Posted in Government and Regulation by Kim O'Connell
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The federal government has unveiled sweeping changes to Canada’s mortgage system, calling them the “boldest reforms in decades.” ... More
9/16/2024 | Posted in Real Estate News by Kim O'Connell
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National home sales increased in June following the Bank of Canada's first interest rate cut since 2020, and activity posted another small gain in August on the heels of the ... More
9/13/2024 | Posted in New Developments by Kim O'Connell
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The total value of building permits surged by 22.1% month-over-month to $12.39 billion in July 2024, far exceeding market expectations of a 2.5% increase, following an upwardly ... More
9/12/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Kim O'Connell
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One of the country’s biggest lenders says the Bank of Canada will accelerate the pace of monetary easing in order to stave off recession. ... More
9/10/2024 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Kim O'Connell
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CBRE report ranks Toronto as 4th-best North American market, has largest job growth since 2018 ... More
9/10/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Kim O'Connell
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While the Bank of Canada may be lowering interest rates, the move is not having an immediate effect on Canada‘s housing market, an economist at one of Canada’s biggest ... More
9/5/2024 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Kim O'Connell
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Canada’s commercial real estate sector saw positive momentum in the second quarter of the year, according to a new report, which notes further reductions in borrowing costs ... More
9/5/2024 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Kim O'Connell
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Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales were down on a year-over-year basis in August 2024. New listings were up slightly over the same period. While the region’s housing ... More
9/5/2024 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Kim O'Connell
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Real estate experts say the Bank of Canada’s third consecutive interest rate cut is welcome news for variable-rate mortgage holders, but it could still be some time before ... More
9/4/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Kim O'Connell
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The Bank of Canada has cut its policy rate by a further 25 basis points in its September decision, marking a third consecutive move to bring rates lower. ... More
9/3/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Kim O'Connell
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Interest rate cuts should spark buying activity says RE/MAX Canada ... More
9/3/2024 | Posted in Interest Rates by Kim O'Connell
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The Bank of Canada is widely expected to deliver a third consecutive interest rate cut on Wednesday as inflationary forces continue to cool on both sides of the Canada-United ... More
8/28/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Kim O'Connell
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A home building industry association says new home sales in July were at an all-time low, and is calling on urgent action from the government. ... More
8/20/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Kim O'Connell
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Inflation is continuing to ease, leaving the door open to another Bank of Canada rate cut in September, economists say. ... More
8/15/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Kim O'Connell
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While there were early signs of renewed momentum in June following the Bank of Canada’s first interest rate cut since 2020, activity in Canada’s housing market took a ... More
8/13/2024 | Posted in Mortgage Advice by Kim O'Connell
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Millions of Canadian homeowners are facing mortgage renewals in the coming years, with many feeling stressed as they prepare for higher payments amid persistently elevated ... More
8/13/2024 | Posted in Condos For Sale by Kim O'Connell
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Strained affordability amid higher borrowing costs continues to drag down Toronto’s “lethargic” housing market this summer, according to a new report by RBC ... More
8/8/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Kim O'Connell
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TD, CIBC and BMO have led the way with their revised forecasts, with all now expecting the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates faster and deeper over the next 16 months. ... More
8/7/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Kim O'Connell
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The Bank of Canada sees less risk of housing market overheating due to affordability issues. ... More
8/6/2024 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Kim O'Connell
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Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales in July 2024 were up compared to July 2023. While sales were up from last year, buyers continued to benefit from more choice in the GTA ... More
8/4/2024 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Kim O'Connell
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Bond yields plummeted late last week as economic instability prompted investors to seek the safety of bonds. ... More
8/3/2024 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Kim O'Connell
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Markets are betting the Bank of Canada will cut at each of its remaining interest rate decisions this year as the labor market in the U.S. looks to be loosening faster than ... More
8/2/2024 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Kim O'Connell
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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has officially launched Home Start, a 30-year mortgage option for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly constructed homes. Will ... More
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