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Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers + MORE Jun 11th
The Liberal plan to give first-time home buyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability—with a few caveats—a new analysis finds.
The Liberal government introduced legislation on June 5 to eliminate the GST portion from new home sales of up to .... More »
Ask the Expert: Can the new Liberal housing plan solve Canada’s housing crisis? Jun 14th
Recently, Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal party unveiled Building Canada Strong, a new ambitious housing plan to accelerate residential construction with the goal of building 500,000 homes a year.
Their most notable policies include cutting development fees for new cons.... More »
The mortgage pro’s guide to AI: What to use, when, and why it matters + MORE Jul 8th
From writing emails and analyzing client data to brainstorming marketing ideas, mortgage professionals are embracing AI to work more efficiently. But knowing which tools to use—and how to use them wisely—can make all the difference..... More »
Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May Jun 26th
May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada’s closely watched price figures—a step in the right direction, some economists say, but likely not enough to convince the central bank to cut interest rates.
The annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7% in Ma.... More »
Home construction must double over next decade to restore 2019 affordability: CMHC + MORE Jun 20th
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says up to 4.8 million new homes will need to be built over the next decade to restore affordability levels last seen in 2019 based on projected demand..... More »
OSFI eyes loan-to-income rules to replace stress test as industry weighs implications
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada’s banking regulator is weighing a major overhaul to how borrowers qualify for mortgages, one that could have significant implications for banks, brokers and homebuyers alike.
