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3/3/2026 | Posted in Ontario Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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Ontarians are increasingly likely to blame government-imposed costs – not just market forces – for making housing unaffordable, according to new polling released by ... More

Ontarians push back on hidden housing costs

3/2/2026 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Ruth Halperin
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The Bank of Canada opened the door to future rate hikes even in a soft economy, a message that underscores just how uncertain the path ahead remains for mortgage ... More

Bank of Canada signals rates could rise even in a slowdown

3/4/2026 | Posted in Foreign Buyers by Ruth Halperin
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With an overwhelming percentage of Canadians supporting the policy, don’t expect a reversal anytime soon.

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An end to Canada's foreign homebuyer ban? Don't count on it

3/3/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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Recent federal mortgage rule changes are already expanding the reach of Canada’s insured mortgage market, with mortgage insurers pointing to a surge in first-time buyer ... More

Mortgage rule changes are expanding insured market activity, insurers say

3/5/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell last month, along with new listings and average selling prices, as TRREB believes potential buyers are waiting for the market to ... More

Uptick in GTA Home Sales Expected in Second Half of Year

3/3/2026 | Posted in Rental Market by Ruth Halperin
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Stabilizing rents in 2026 could give way to a sharper squeeze on supply

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Canada's rental cool-down masks fresh supply crunch risk for 2028

2/24/2026 | Posted in Canada Living by Ruth Halperin
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Canadians took on more mortgage debt last year, with the total debt hovering close to $2 trillion in 2025, a report by Equifax Canada shows.

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Mortgage debt soars while starter homes get out of reach for many Canadians

2/26/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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Widespread return-to-work mandates are sparking “renewed demand” for office space in major Canadian cities, a new report indicates.

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Return-to-work mandates sparks 'renewed demand' for Canadian offices: report

2/24/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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January sales slumped 80% below the 10-year average as Toronto's housing market slowdown continued

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GTA new-home sales slump to another record low

2/18/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Ruth Halperin
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The Canadian Real Estate Association reports that January home sales dropped 16.2% year over year and 5.8% from December (seasonally adjusted), largely due to a major winter ... More

Canadian Home Sales Begin 2026 on Ice as Snow Buries Central Canada

2/12/2026 | Posted in Toronto News by Ruth Halperin
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The city's pace of mortgage delinquencies has surged ahead of the rest of the country, despite remaining low by historical standards

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Toronto is fast becoming Canada's hotspot for mortgage arrears

2/12/2026 | Posted in Mortgage Advice by Ruth Halperin
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Getting your mortgage renewed can be stressful for some homeowners, but getting a non-renewal from your lender can take that stress to a whole new level.

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Mortgage brokers share options for homeowners facing a mortgage non-renewal

2/10/2026 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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Prices are still sliding – but lower rents and weaker demand are keeping investors away from the market

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2/17/2026 | Posted in Ontario Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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Ontario’s homebuilding industry showed signs of life in the first month of the year, with housing starts finally improving after years of persistent decline in the face ... More

Ontario finally sees increase in housing starts after years of decline

2/9/2026 | Posted in Rental Market by Ruth Halperin
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Asking rents in Canada fell two per cent year-over-year in January to an average of $2,057, marking the 16th consecutive month of annual rent decreases.

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Average asking rents in Canada fall for 16th straight month: report

2/10/2026 | Posted in New Developments by Ruth Halperin
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Supply crisis set to worsen in coming years as national housing agency highlights challenges ahead

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National housing starts to slow even further, says CMHC

2/10/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Ruth Halperin
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Forecasters sees gradual rebound ahead as affordability kept buyers on edge

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Housing market poised for gradual recovery, not a boom, in 2026: Desjardins

2/4/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) 2026 Market Outlook and Year in Review report highlights a housing market shaped by improved buyer choice and ... More

GTA Home Sales and Prices Expected to Remain Stable in 2026 Amid Ongoing Affordability Pressures

2/1/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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Morningstar DBRS says mortgage portfolios should hold up in 2026 despite a soft housing market, while warning that rising variable-rate use and Alt-A exposure are key areas to ... More

Variable-rate mortgages regain popularity as Morningstar flags rising risks

1/30/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ruth Halperin
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Canada’s economy looked to have stalled heading into year‑end, and that has forecasters leaning harder toward a Bank of Canada rate freeze that could stretch ... More

BoC to stay on hold through 2026 after latest GDP update, economists say

1/29/2026 | Posted in Home Buyers by Ruth Halperin
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OSFI offered no new direction on the qualifying rate, but reiterated that loan-to-income caps for uninsured mortgages remain in place and opened a new six-month consultation ... More

OSFI leaves mortgage stress test in place, reaffirms LTI limits for lenders

1/28/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ruth Halperin
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The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate steady to begin the year, keeping that trendsetting rate unchanged as it weighs up the economic outlook for 2026.

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Bank of Canada announces first rate decision of 2026

1/21/2026 | Posted in GTA News by Ruth Halperin
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Sales of newly completed condominiums in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area fell last year to the lowest level since 1991, as a record 28 active condo projects were ... More

 New condo sales in Greater Toronto Hamilton Area plunge to lowest level since 1991

1/16/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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Return-to-office mandates are having a major impact on leasing, as vacancy has dropped in the majority of markets nationwide, according to a new report.

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Stable rents, lower vacancy: More good news for office sector

1/16/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Ruth Halperin
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The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has updated its 2026 forecast for home sales activity and average home prices via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) ... More

CREA Updates Resale Housing Market Forecast for 2026 and 2027

1/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Ruth Halperin
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Canada’s housing market headed into 2026 with more opportunity than urgency, as lower borrowing costs met wary buyers and uneven regional price trends.

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Buyers face 'genuine window of opportunity' in spring: Royal LePage

1/16/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Ruth Halperin
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After a bumpy few years for Canada’s commercial real estate market, experts in the space are seeing cautious cause for optimism in 2026 and some signs that a better year ... More

Here's why some executives are bullish on Canada's commercial real estate outlook in 2026

1/15/2026 | Posted in Ontario News by Ruth Halperin
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Province says inclusionary zoning deters construction, opposition says affordable units sorely needed

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Ontario looks to pause affordable housing requirements near transit hubs in Toronto, Mississauga, Kitchener
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