B.C. and First Nations reach deal to sell 2,600 condos at 60% of market value
British Columbia has made significant strides towards affordable housing with a recent agreement between the province and First Nations...
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Sep 261 min
New mortgage rules to help Toronto, Vancouver homebuyers, says CREA economist
New mortgage rules proposed by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) aim to make homebuying easier in Toronto and Vancouver. CREA's...
Sep 261 min
Smaller cities are showing the most resilience in Canada’s luxury real estate market
Recent trends in Canada’s real estate market reveal a surprising resilience in luxury property sectors, with smaller cities emerging as...
Sep 261 min
Toronto Real Estate Is Collapsing Much Faster Than Most Realize
Toronto's real estate market is showing signs of rapid decline, according to recent data. While many people may not be fully aware of the...
Sep 261 min
Vancouver To Reduce Social Housing Requirement In West End, Allow Cash In Lieu
Vancouver is making changes to its social housing policy in the West End, a move that will reduce the requirement for new developments to...
Sep 242 min
Vancouver Proposing Fast-Track Policy For Social Housing Projects Up To 18 Storeys
Vancouver is looking to speed up the approval process for social housing projects in an effort to address the city's growing need for...
Sep 242 min
Canada’s Insured $1.5M First-Time Home Buyer Loans Are A Quiet Bail Out
Canada's government-backed mortgage insurance program, aimed at helping first-time home buyers, has quietly raised the loan limit to $1.5...
Sep 242 min
What Ottawa's new mortgage rules mean for homebuyers, banks and real estate
Ottawa’s new mortgage rules will have a significant impact on homebuyers, banks, and the real estate market. The rules, introduced to...
Sep 241 min
Mortgage loan rules are changing in Canada
Canada is set to undergo significant changes to its mortgage loan rules, as announced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. A key update...
Sep 241 min
Feds Introduce Two Substantial New Mortgage Reforms
The Canadian government has rolled out two major mortgage reforms aimed at easing homeownership challenges. The first reform increases...
Sep 231 min
Canadian Housing Market Stuck In "Holding Pattern"
The Canadian housing market is currently in a "holding pattern," as reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). In August,...
Sep 231 min
This rare $3M Cabbagetown home from the 1870s is a ‘modern oasis’
A unique home in Toronto's Cabbagetown neighborhood is catching the eye of many real estate enthusiasts. Built in the 1870s, this...
Sep 231 min
New 30-year mortgage, down payment rules stoke fears of rising home prices
The introduction of new mortgage rules, such as the option for a 30-year mortgage and changes to down payment requirements, has stirred...
Sep 231 min
‘We are in a bit of a lull.’ Canada’s housing market ramping up slowly despite rate cuts
Canada’s housing market remains sluggish despite recent interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada. Real estate experts note that while the...
Sep 231 min
National housing market in ‘holding pattern’ as buyers patient for lower rates
The Canadian housing market has slowed as potential buyers wait for lower interest rates. With the Bank of Canada keeping rates high,...
Sep 201 min
Canadian Real Estate Prices Slip Further On Weak Demand, Rising Inventory
Canadian real estate prices have continued to slip, driven by weak demand and rising inventory levels. As buyers pull back from the...
Sep 201 min
Freeland allowing more 30-year mortgages, higher values for insured mortgages
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is making significant changes to Canada’s mortgage rules, allowing for more flexibility in the current...
Sep 201 min
Home sales inched up in August, expected to slowly ramp up as interest rates fall
In August, home sales inched up slightly as buyers and sellers adjusted to the shifting interest rate landscape in Canada. While the...
Sep 202 min
Condo survey shows big disconnect between supply and demand
A recent condo market survey reveals a significant gap between supply and demand in major Canadian cities, particularly Toronto and...
Sep 201 min
Mortgage loan rules are changing in Canada
Canada is set to implement new changes to its mortgage loan rules, aimed at addressing concerns over affordability and financial...