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6/28/2022 | Posted in Interest Rates by Francesco Basile
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Inflation in Canada grew at a pace not seen since 1983, further increasing the likelihood of an “oversized” rate hike of 75 basis points at the Bank of Canada’s ... More

6/27/2022 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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The cost of rent here in the GTA is on the rise. ... More

6/26/2022 | Posted in Interest Rates by Francesco Basile
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The possibility of a full-percentage point interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada at its July meeting is now firmly on the table following the latest inflation data for May, ... More

6/24/2022 | Posted in Canada Living by Francesco Basile
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Majority of supply gap found in Ontario and British Columbia, agency says ... More

6/23/2022 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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Emerging trends provide insight on potential demand, portfolio manager says ... More

6/23/2022 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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Q1 2022: Commercial real estate industry sees resurgence in 2022 ... More

6/22/2022 | Posted in Rental Market by Francesco Basile
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The Canadian housing market continues to witness a dramatic climb in rental prices according to a report from rental listing platform Zumper published last Wednesday. ... More

6/21/2022 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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Canada?s industrial real estate market was performing well for owners and managers before COVID-19 hit, and it?s been cranked up to another level since the onset of the pandemic. ... More

6/21/2022 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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An obscure feature of variable-rate mortgages may push up the monthly payments for an increasing number of borrowers. ... More

6/17/2022 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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Experts say extending the amortization period for your mortgage could keep your monthly payments in check even as you face higher interest rates, but caution that doing so comes ... More

6/16/2022 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Francesco Basile
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Bouts of pain in property prices could help wake market up to economic and wage realities, economist says ... More

6/16/2022 | Posted in Ontario Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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Ontario’s housing market has been red hot for years now, but that could soon change, and some areas will be hit harder than others. ... More

6/16/2022 | Posted in Interest Rates by Francesco Basile
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Economists believe it's even more likely Macklem will have the confidence to increase the benchmark rate the same as U.S. bank authority. ... More

6/16/2022 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Francesco Basile
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In May, the number of new homes that started construction in Canada trended lower compared to the previous month, but still remained at elevated levels. ... More

6/15/2022 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Francesco Basile
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Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales were down in May 2022. ... More

6/14/2022 | Posted in Interest Rates by Francesco Basile
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Bond yields surged to a fresh 14-year high this week, driving expectations that fixed rates are likely to continue rising. ... More

6/14/2022 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Francesco Basile
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The likely deceleration of the housing market would be a welcome effect, Macklem says ... More

6/14/2022 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Francesco Basile
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Statistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income pulled back in the first quarter from the record level set in the fourth quarter of 2021 as incomes grew ... More

6/13/2022 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Francesco Basile
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Nearly one in four homeowners say they will have to sell their home if interest rates go up further, according to a new debt survey from Manulife Bank of Canada. ... More

6/10/2022 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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Central bank highlights rising debt loads and falling home prices among ... More

6/9/2022 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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Demand for commercial real estate soars nationwide amidst economic expansion and stock market volatility, according to RE/MAX® Canada. ... More

6/8/2022 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Francesco Basile
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House prices are set to continue falling across Canada as a result of the current market cooldown, with the only question being by how much, according to a well-known economist. ... More

6/8/2022 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Francesco Basile
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Central bank's outsized rate increases having a big impact, according to RBC. ... More

6/7/2022 | Posted in Canada Living by Francesco Basile
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The first quarter marked the fifth consecutive deterioration in housing affordability, and the worst drop yet, according to National Bank of Canada. ... More

6/4/2022 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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The tide continued to shift in favour of homebuyers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) last month amid higher borrowing rates. ... More

6/3/2022 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Francesco Basile
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Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market conditions continued to evolve in response to higher borrowing costs. Similar to April results, May 2022 sales were down on a monthly and ... More

6/3/2022 | Posted in Ontario News by Francesco Basile
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Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives were handed a second mandate in Ontario on Thursday night. ... More

6/3/2022 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Francesco Basile
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One day after raising the key interest rate by 50 basis points to 1.5 per cent, the Bank of Canada is warning Canadians that rates could rise above previously targeted levels in ... More

6/1/2022 | Posted in Rental Market by Francesco Basile
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A new report says the average monthly GTA rent increased 12% for all property types this April to $2,204 from $1,974 in April 2021. ... More

6/1/2022 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Francesco Basile
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The Bank of Canada has raised its trendsetting interest rate by 50 basis points, marking its second consecutive oversized hike – and third overall increase this year – ... More


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