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Canadian building permit values fell 3.2% in January

March 13, 2025 No Comments

The total value of building permits issued in Canada fell 3.2% in January, reaching $12.8 billion, according to Statistics Canada. The decline was mostly due to a drop in residential construction plans.

Building permits hit highest level since 2017

February 11, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s construction sector ended 2024 on a high note, with the total value of building permits surging 11% in December to $13.1 billion, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.

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Mortgage Digest: Why have lenders been hiking rates?

October 15, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Mortgage digest: Canadians are pulling back on borrowing

September 15, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Mortgage Digest: 84% of young Canadians prioritize homeownership despite affordability challenges

August 28, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Latest in mortgage news: Borrowers must adapt to ‘new normal’ of higher rates, says Macklem

June 16, 2024 No Comments

Interest rates may slowly start to be easing around the world, but they won’t be returning to pandemic levels and borrowers will need to adjust accordingly.

The latest in mortgage news: Half of borrowers concerned about mortgage renewals

April 4, 2023 1 Comment

Nearly half (47%) of Canadians buying or renewing a mortgage say they are concerned about qualifying for the amount they need.

building permits

Canadian building permit values fell 3.2% in January

Building permits hit highest level since 2017

Mortgage Digest: Why have lenders been hiking rates?

Mortgage digest: Canadians are pulling back on borrowing

Mortgage Digest: 84% of young Canadians prioritize homeownership despite affordability challenges

Latest in mortgage news: Borrowers must adapt to ‘new normal’ of higher rates, says Macklem

The latest in mortgage news: Half of borrowers concerned about mortgage renewals

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