housing market

We were recently very flattered to be invited to dinner by a young couple that we know. It was the first time that we visited their home and we were overwhelmed by how beautiful it is. … Read More

Even with the Bank of Canada standing pat on hikes (for now), it’s all about interest rates this month as consumers anticipate the next turn of the screw on higher borrowing costs. Here are some personal … Read More

Canada is home to numerous bustling cities, many of which have evolved to fit the lifestyles of its millennials. When you think of millennial hot spots, cities such as Vancouver or Toronto might spring to mind. … Read More

Housing was undoubtedly the hottest topic in the news this year, particularly around prices and affordability as Canada’s central bank raised interest rates twice, higher premiums on mortgage insurance were introduced, and a tougher mortgage stress … Read More

Here’s what caught our eye this week: CREA cut its real estate outlook for 2018 The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) cut its 2018 real estate forecast in light of new OSFI mortgage rules coming into … Read More

Sales activity took a drastic slide in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) following the introduction of the Ontario Fair Housing Plan—but that downward trend may be starting to reverse, according to the October data from the … Read More

Here are some of the stories that caught our eye this week: New high-tech waterfront community set to come to Toronto This week, Waterfront Toronto officially announced it’ll be partnering with Sidewalk Labs, a Google sister … Read More

Here’s what caught our eye this week: UBS weighs in on Toronto’s housing bubble debate Global financial services company UBS released its Global Real Estate Bubble Index this week, and Toronto topped its list as the … Read More

Affordability in Canada is a hot-button issue in several housing markets across the country. Property prices increase and affordability decreases as the population flocks to major urban centres. For instance, the Greater Toronto Area’s population is … Read More

Here are some of the stories that caught our eye this week: