This year could be the year Toronto takes the crown for the most expensive real estate market in the country.

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

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

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.

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

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

It’s been a rough few years for Canadians looking to break into home ownership as unaffordability issues persist across the country.

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

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

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

It was billed as a potential looming crisis for Canada’s economy: the wave of mortgages coming up for renewal in 2025 and 2026 at significantly higher rates than those on ... More

Home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems rose again in November, building on October’s surprise jump.

Canada’s central bank has cut interest rates for the fifth consecutive time to 3.25 per cent as the country’s economy grows at a slower rate than projected.

While the Greater Toronto Area is expected to see a bump in home prices in 2025, condo prices will not recover next year, according to a new report by Royal LePage.

Average asking rents were down 1.6% on an annual basis, marking the first year-over-year decline since the pandemic.

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales increased strongly on a year-over-year basis in November 2024. Many buyers benefitted from more affordable market conditions brought about ... More

Experts predict a seller's market in nearly half the nation’s housing regions

The Bank of Canada (BoC) is preparing for its final rate announcement of 2024 on December 11, with economists anticipating a potential further reduction in its lending rate ... More

Canada’s banking regulator threw the mortgage industry a curve ball last week when a representative suggested there were some restrictions to a recent policy change most ... More

Ontario is exploring a proposal to allow credit reporting agencies to access Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) orders for renters with a history of missed payments.

Rate cuts offered stability, but economic risks and high mortgage rates keep recovery uncertain.

Effective Thursday, uninsured bank borrowers no longer need to show they can afford a higher rate when switching lenders.

Various signs point to the Bank of Canada (BoC) cutting interest rates by another half percentage point in December, even if the bank hasn’t said so explicitly, CIBC ... More

The average income needed to buy a home keeps inching down in cities across Canada, according to the latest data.

BMO economist predicts homeowners can absorb higher mortgage rates

Conditions on the resale market tightened further in October, with a seller’s market that is synonymous with upward price support.

Canada’s rental market has hit a critical low in vacancy levels, but developers are struggling to keep pace with the growing demand for new housing.

Home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems increased 7.7% on a month-over-month basis in October 2024, reaching its highest level since April 2022.

Canada's housing affordability cannot be resolved by changing the country's unique mortgage structure, the Bank of Canada's Senior Deputy Governor said on ... More

With the benchmark prices for a home in Toronto or Vancouver at over a million dollars, the prospect of saving enough for a down payment to enter the real estate market can be ... More