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Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage

March 26, 2025 No Comments

While fewer Canadians may be looking to buy a vacation home in some regions compared with years past, a new report says prices are expected to increase in 2025 as demand still outpaces supply across most markets.

CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty

March 17, 2025 No Comments

Home sales in February fell to their lowest level in more than a year as homebuyers stayed on the sidelines amid the uncertainty created by the trade war with the United States, the Canadian Real Estate Association said on Monday.

majority of those mortgage holders expect to pay more in their monthly borrowing costs

Homeowners expect monthly mortgage payments to rise upon renewal in 2025: survey

February 20, 2025 No Comments

As more than one million mortgages come up for renewal in Canada this year, a new survey says the majority of those homeowners expect to pay more in their monthly borrowing costs.

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.

Interest rate cut hasn’t led to rush of homebuyer demand yet: Royal LePage report

July 11, 2024 No Comments

Despite expectations of lower interest rates prompting homebuyers to leave the sidelines, a new report says the Bank of Canada’s quarter-point cut to its key interest rate last month did not lead to a rush in demand.

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Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage

CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty

Homeowners expect monthly mortgage payments to rise upon renewal in 2025: survey

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

Interest rate cut hasn’t led to rush of homebuyer demand yet: Royal LePage report

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