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7/31/2025 | Posted in Interest Rates by Bernie Goldhar
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Variable rates are set to remain unchanged, while fixed-rate borrowing costs aren't likely to fall anytime soon

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Latest central bank decision sees no relief for mortgage borrowers

7/31/2025 | Posted in Rental Market by Bernie Goldhar
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A new Toronto bylaw targeting renovictions comes into effect today, requiring landlords to get a licence before carrying out repairs or renovations that force tenants to move ... More

Toronto's new renovictions bylaw comes into effect, aimed at protecting tenants

7/30/2025 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Bernie Goldhar
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The central bank faced a tough call amid rising inflation and continuing trade chaos

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Bank of Canada reveals latest rate decision as tariff turmoil rages on

7/23/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Bernie Goldhar
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Canada’s housing market is showing signs of recovery, with a majority of cities reporting home price increases, yet a significant spike in values remains unlikely.

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Canada home prices aren't bouncing back anytime soon

7/23/2025 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Bernie Goldhar
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Bank of Canada data shows fixed-rate borrowers face the steepest payment hikes this year and next, but not all mortgage holders are in the same boat

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Fixed-rate borrowers face up to 20% payment hikes at renewal, BoC warns

7/17/2025 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Bernie Goldhar
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Most Canadian mortgage holders renewing their mortgages in 2025 or 2026 are likely to see an increase in their monthly payments, a recent report by the Bank of Canada ... More

60% of Canadians renewing mortgages could see payments go up by 2026

7/15/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bernie Goldhar
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The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems rose 2.8% on a month-over-month basis in June 2025, building on the 3.5% gain recorded in May.

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Canadian Home Sales Up Again in June, National Prices Holding Steady

7/14/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bernie Goldhar
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More than a quarter of Canadian renters considered buying before signing or renewing their current lease, according to a new Royal LePage survey, but most ultimately chose to ... More

Many renters still holding off on buying, despite falling rates and prices

7/14/2025 | Posted in Interest Rates by Bernie Goldhar
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Canada’s big banks are divided on how much further the Bank of Canada will cut, with RBC now saying the rate has likely bottomed, while others still expect more easing ... More

Mortgage Digest: RBC expects no further BoC rate cuts

7/10/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bernie Goldhar
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While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers wanting to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid ... More

'Kind of stuck': Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers

7/8/2025 | Posted in Rental Market by Bernie Goldhar
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Canada’s housing agency says advertised rents in some major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not ... More

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

7/4/2025 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Bernie Goldhar
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The GTA housing market continued to show signs of recovery in June. With more listings available, buyers are taking advantage of 

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More Interest Rate Cuts and a Trade Deal Would Further Improve Home Sales

7/3/2025 | Posted in Home Buyers by Bernie Goldhar
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RBC says interest rate cuts are helping, but many markets remain out of reach

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Homeownership costs in Canada fall to most affordable level in three years

6/30/2025 | Posted in Ontario News by Bernie Goldhar
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Province protecting tenants with 2.1 per cent cap, the lowest in four years

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Ontario Capping Rent Increases at the Rate of Inflation

6/25/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bernie Goldhar
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Renewing mortgages at higher rates and low affordability weigh on Canadian housing market prospects

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Fitch slashes Canada's home price forecast amid economic strain

6/24/2025 | Posted in Canada Living by Bernie Goldhar
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Economists weigh in on whether a summer rate cut could be on the table after latest inflation figures

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BoC to look for stronger signals before cutting rates as inflation holds steady

6/17/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bernie Goldhar
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New report challenges expectations for further rate reductions

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Interest rate cuts may be over, says RBC

6/16/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bernie Goldhar
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Canadian home sales rose 3.6 per cent between April and May, marking their first gain since November, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) latest ... More

Canadian Home Sales Rise While Prices Hold Steady in May

6/16/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bernie Goldhar
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CMHC isn't sounding the alarm on the mortgage outlook, but its deputy chief economist flagged some 'warning signs' as Trump's tariff chaos continues

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Stormy economy could lead to higher strain in Canada's mortgage market

6/11/2025 | Posted in Ontario Real Estate by Bernie Goldhar
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Ontario’s financial accountability officer says in a report today that the province’s housing starts for the first quarter of this year were at the lowest levels ... More

Ontario housing starts at lowest level since 2009, financial watchdog says

6/10/2025 | Posted in Real Estate Market by Bernie Goldhar
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The federal government’s plan to eliminate the GST on first-time homebuyers’ purchases of most new homes may actually lead to higher prices, a new report says.

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GST cut for new homebuyers could mean price hikes, bank warns

6/4/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bernie Goldhar
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The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%.

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Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.75%

6/4/2025 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Bernie Goldhar
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The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market experienced an improvement in affordability in May 2025 relative to the same period a year earlier. With sales down and listings ... More

GTA Homebuyers Benefited From More Listings in May

6/4/2025 | Posted in Toronto News by Bernie Goldhar
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Toronto home prices ticked up after five straight months of declines as Canada-US trade tensions eased and valuations at their lowest point in four years began to tempt ... More

Toronto home prices rebound in May

6/4/2025 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Bernie Goldhar
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A growing number of lenders have continued raising pricing in recent weeks, particularly for uninsured terms.

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Fixed mortgage rates rise as lenders retreat from aggressive pricing

6/2/2025 | Posted in Real Estate Investments by Bernie Goldhar
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Morguard’s latest Q1 2025 Canadian Economic Outlook and Market Fundamentals report has highlighted ongoing strength in Canada’s multi-suite residential rental ... More

Canada's residential rental sector defies economic headwinds: report

5/29/2025 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Bernie Goldhar
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As rates steady and prices dip, expert warns that delay may backfire for first-time buyers

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Buyers navigate market uncertainty as GTA home sales plunge

5/28/2025 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Bernie Goldhar
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To lower the upfront cost of buying a new home for young Canadians and spur the construction of new homes across the country, the government is eliminating the Goods and ... More

GST relief for first-time home buyers on new homes valued up to $1.5 million

5/28/2025 | Posted in Financial Health by Bernie Goldhar
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Ontario’s mortgage delinquency rate soared to record highs in the first quarter of 2025, marking the most severe year-over-year spike in the country and raising red flags ... More

Ontario delinquencies reach alarming highs amid mortgage renewal surge
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