
5 big banks cut fixed mortgage rates following bond yield drop
2/14/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Mortgage providers nationwide have been gradually lowering their fixed mortgage rates, including five of the country’s Big 6 banks.
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Canada rent prices slump to 18-month low
2/7/2025 | Posted in Rental Market by Jessi Sandhu
Rents in Canada continue to decline, marking the fourth straight month of decreases and the lowest national average in 18 months, according to the latest National Rent Report ... More

CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook
2/5/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sales and prices this year as homebuyers take advantage of improved borrowing conditions, but says its ... More

GTA REALTORS Release 2025 Outlook and January Stats
2/5/2025 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) Market Outlook and Year in Review report reveals that a well-supplied housing market will keep average annual home price ... More

BMO forecasts 1.50% BoC rate by year-end if U.S. imposes tariffs on Canada
2/4/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Canada received a temporary reprieve from U.S. tariffs for at least 30 days, but if enacted, BMO warns the Bank of Canada may be forced to cut its policy rate to 1.50% by ... More

Canadian fixed mortgage rates are dropping as U.S. tariffs shake markets
2/3/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Canada’s 5-year bond yield has fallen to its lowest level since June 2022, following fresh concerns over economic uncertainty and global trade tensions.
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Are Canadian interest rates about to nosedive?
2/4/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Tariffs are off the table for now – but both fixed and variable rates could still tumble
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Banking giant calls for emergency BoC rate cut
2/3/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
Economists say central bank could make oversized inter-meeting reduction as Canadians come to terms with Trump's tariffs.
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Commercial real estate still facing headwinds amid lower rates: expert
1/29/2025 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
Commercial real estate still faces headwinds after the Bank of Canada’s move to lower interest rates, according to some experts, with others expecting the move to spur ... More

Bank of Canada cuts rates in first decision of 2025
1/29/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The central bank said on Wednesday morning that it had trimmed the key rate by 25 basis points, a move that brings it to 3% but also marks a smaller reduction than its previous ... More

1/29/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 3%, with the Bank Rate at 3.25% and the deposit rate at 2.95%.
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Fourth Quarter Housing Data Hints at Home Sales Rebound for 2025
1/15/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
With much of the early fall surge of supply having now been picked over, home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems dipped in December 2024.
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Bank of Canada weighs first move of 2025
1/20/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is preparing to make its first key policy decision of the year on January 29, with Canadians eager to see whether the central bank will cut its ... More

Turning point: Rent prices should see relief this year, but markets still tight
1/25/2025 | Posted in Rental Market by Jessi Sandhu
For Canadian renters, it may feel like the years since the COVID-19 pandemic have brought one hit after another.
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Is Canada's commercial real estate market poised for recovery in 2025?
1/15/2025 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
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

Will Toronto become Canada's most expensive housing market in 2025?
1/9/2025 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
This year could be the year Toronto takes the crown for the most expensive real estate market in the country.
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Housing and interest rate forecasts for 2025
12/30/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Jessi Sandhu
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

TRREB: Housing Market Gets More Affordable in 2024 with Lower Rates and Prices
1/7/2025 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu
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

New year, better mortgage rates: Credit tips to get you there
1/5/2025 | Posted in Financial Health by Jessi Sandhu
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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Here's what economists expect the Bank of Canada to do in 2025
1/3/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Jessi Sandhu
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

These are the new tax brackets for Canadians in 2025
1/3/2025 | Posted in Canada Living by Jessi Sandhu
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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Will it be easier or harder for Canadians to buy a home in 2025?
1/2/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Jessi Sandhu
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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Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up demand
12/30/2024 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Jessi Sandhu
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

A First Home Savings Account should be on every first-time buyer's holiday wish list
12/24/2024 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Jessi Sandhu
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

Canada's new mortgage rules are here: Insights from brokers
12/16/2024 | Posted in Mortgage News by Jessi Sandhu
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
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