Bond yield surge pushes fixed mortgage rates higher across Canada
9/14/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Major lenders have raised fixed rates, while some borrowers may face larger increases as discretionary discounts disappear.
... More
A Noticeable Dip in GTA Home Sales and Listings, Pointing to Renewed Price Growth
9/3/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
The number of homes available for sale in August 2026 was down noticeably compared to last year in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Following this trend, home sales also edged ... More
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25 per cent once again
9/2/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada held interest rates steady for a seventh consecutive meeting as an escalation in the trade war with the U.S. threatens growth and creates the risk of new ... More
GTA new home sales rebound masks a condo market in retreat
9/2/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Single-family sales surge while condos wait for a rebate that hasn't fully arrived
... More
Canada's housing market is healing - but far too slowly to feel it
9/1/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
RBC projects a modest recovery into 2027, but regional fault lines remain deep
... More
Bank of Canada set to hold as trade war creates new dilemma for Macklem
9/1/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada is likely to hold borrowing costs steady, as an escalation in the trade war with the U.S. threatens the economic recovery while adding to inflation ... More
Mortgage stress builds in Ontario and B.C. as origination growth slows
8/26/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Mortgage delinquencies remain low nationally, but borrowers in Canada's most expensive housing markets are showing greater signs of strain.
... More
Fixed mortgage rates could rise as trade war escalates
8/27/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Recent months have already seen upward pressure on fixed rates, a trend that could intensify as US-Canada trade relations worsen
... More
Homeowners managing higher mortgage payments despite concerns: survey
8/19/2026 | Posted in Home Owners by Jessi Sandhu
As the last wave of mortgage renewals from the era of ultra-low interest rates comes, a new survey suggests most homeowners have been managing higher payments.
... More
Inflation climbs, home sales rise: what it all means for Canadian borrowers
8/17/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
July CPI hit 3%, matching the ceiling of the BoC's control range, as gas prices surge
... More
Falling home prices drive record 10th straight quarter of affordability gains
8/17/2026 | Posted in Canada Living by Jessi Sandhu
National Bank says the mortgage payment on a representative home fell to 51.1% of median income, although affordability remains well below historical norms.
... More
Canadian Home Sales Climb Again in July
8/18/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems climbed a further 0.5% on a month-over-month basis in July 2026, marking a fourth consecutive monthly ... More
GTA Housing Market Tightens in July and Sets the Stage for Price Stability
8/6/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market conditions tightened in July 2026 compared the same month a year earlier. Home sales edged slightly lower over that period, ... More
Canada's mortgage arrears near a decade high
8/4/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
The number of Canadian bank mortgages at least 90 days past due reached the highest count in more than a decade.
... More
May GDP surprise calls Canada's rate outlook into question again
7/31/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Statistics Canada data puts Q2 growth on track to outpace the central bank's own projections
... More
Commercial real estate sector stabilizing
7/23/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
A new report says the sector is showing signs of stability across Canada at the midway point of the year as enthusiasm tempers, but new tariffs announced by the U.S. this week ... More
Trump tariffs could reopen door to Bank of Canada rate cuts: BMO
7/21/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
BMO expects the Bank of Canada to remain firmly on hold this year, but says worsening trade relations with the U.S. could put rate cuts back in play.
... More
What's next for Canada's housing market?
7/22/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
While CREA sees a milder pace of activity ahead than expected, others say there’s cause for mild optimism – even though challenges are continuing
... More
Reaction floods in as BoC holds rates
7/16/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Economists, lenders and real estate experts weigh in on the Bank of Canada's July 15 rate decision
... More
Canadian Home Sales Continue to Climb in June
7/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems edged up a further 0.5% on a month-over-month basis in June 2026. This builds on the 5.5% jump recorded in May ... More
Royal LePage bumps up home price forecast for this year as momentum builds
7/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Royal LePage says it is raising its national housing price forecast for this year as demand continues to outpace supply in some regions.
... More
Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% as outlook improves
7/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada held interest rates steady for a sixth consecutive meeting as policymakers see the economy rebounding and oil price-driven inflation fading.
... More
Demand for office and industrial space continues growing in Canada
7/9/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
A new report shows empty office and industrial space falling for multiple quarters
... More
Canadian housing affordability hits four-year best as condo costs near pre-pandemic norms
6/29/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
RBC Economics reports the national affordability measure has fallen but warns the pace of progress may be slowing
... More
Market Gains Traction with Strong Home Sales in June and First Half of the Year
7/3/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market conditions continued to improve in June, with sales growing quite strongly year-over-year while new listings declined over the same ... More
At Your Service
Thinking of buying or selling a property, or have a question regarding the real estate market? Fill out the form below and 'll get back to you promptly.