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The latest in mortgage news: Government unveils details of its foreign buyer ban Dec 25th
The government unveiled details of its foreign buyer ban on residential properties earlier this week, just days before the rules are set to take effect..... More »
Beyond home prices: What the new CMHC affordability index reveals about Canada + MORE Apr 24th
Take a look at just about any housing affordability index in the country and you’ll notice something pretty quickly: they almost always focus exclusively on home prices and mortgages. Rental units simply aren’t included.
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has acknowledged this.... More »
How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in November 2025 + MORE Dec 24th
For a while there, it appeared Canada’s housing market was seeing shoots of improvement – but buyers retreated back to the sidelines in November, further dousing price growth and leading to overall improved affordability conditions. As reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association, home sales.... More »
5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends + MORE Jul 31st
These days, being a home owner with a mortgage can feel like you’ve ordered the chicken dinner before realizing there was a steak special. You orchestrate a last-minute switch before your meal arrives, and it’s only once your overcooked steak is served that you know you’ve made a mistake.
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Housing starts stable in 2023, but demand still outpaces growing supply of apartments + MORE Mar 28th
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says construction of new homes in Canada’s six largest cities remained stable at near all-time high levels last year, driven by a surge of new apartments—despite demand still outpacing supply for rental housing.
The agency released its biannual housing su.... More »
Top Risks and Trends in Canada’s Mortgage Market
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
From rising inflation and falling consumer confidence to changing real estate preferences, Canada’s mortgage market impacts from multiple fronts. Ben Rabidoux, a real estate analyst and founder of Edge Realty Analytics, recently participated in a webinar hosted by Mortgage Professionals Canada where he outlined some of the key trends that could impact mortgage rates. Below is a summary of part of that discussion. An “inflation scare” is coming Inflation is running hot right now, with the latest reading from July […]
