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Competition Bureau gets court order for probe into Canadian Real Estate Association

October 3, 2024 1 Comment

The Competition Bureau says it has obtained a court order as part of an investigation into potential anti-competitive conduct by the Canadian Real Estate Association.

National housing market in ‘holding pattern’ as buyers patient for lower rates: CREA

September 16, 2024 No Comments

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in August fell compared with a year ago as the market remained largely “stuck in a holding pattern” despite borrowing costs beginning to come down.

Canadian home sales hit “speed bump” in July, despite rate cuts

August 15, 2024 No Comments

Falling mortgage rates haven’t yet had a a significant impact on real estate activity, according to recent data.

CREA cuts housing market forecast for 2024 despite June sales rising

July 12, 2024 No Comments

CREA has lowered its housing market forecast for 2024, citing increased supply levels and a slow spring season due to fewer anticipated interest rate cuts in 2024.

June home sales up 3.7% as market responds to BoC rate cut and possibly capital gains changes

July 12, 2024 No Comments

Home sales activity in June 2024 showed signs of renewed life following the Bank of Canada’s interest rate cut at the beginning of the month.

Home sales slid in May as buyers awaited confirmation of a Bank of Canada rate cut

June 17, 2024 1 Comment

Home sales slipped in May and listings continued to build as prospective homebuyers largely remained on the sidelines.

Home sales dip in April from prior month as spring listings perk up: CREA

May 15, 2024 No Comments

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes changing hands in April fell from the previous month despite an influx of new listings hitting the market.

Home prices expected to climb 4.9% in 2024 as sales rise last month: CREA

April 12, 2024 No Comments

The Canadian Real Estate Association says it’s now expecting the national average home price to climb 4.9% on an annual basis to $710,468, more than double the hike it had predicted at the start of 2024.

The Canadian Real Estate Association says February home sales jumped 19.7 per cent compared with a year ago. A West-end Toronto home for sale is shown in this July 15, 2023 file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy The Canadian Real Estate Association says February home sales jumped 19.7 per cent compared with a year ago. A West-end Toronto home for sale is shown in this July 15, 2023 file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

National home sales in February up nearly 20% compared with year ago

March 18, 2024 No Comments

The Canadian Real Estate Association says February home sales jumped 19.7 per cent compared with a year ago in what could mark the “last relatively uneventful month of the year.”

Canada’s housing rebound continued in January. What should buyers expect this spring?

February 14, 2024 No Comments

January marked the second straight month of higher home sales in Canada, which are now up 22% from a year ago.

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