Tag: Canada Housing Market
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November Home Sales Fall in Canada as Buyers Sit on the Sidelines
Canada’s November Housing Snapshot: Slump in Sales and Prices The Canadian residential real estate market cooled again in November, with both sales activity and home prices retreating as buyers remained cautious. Industry data point to a market still digesting higher borrowing costs, shifting expectations, and regional variations that influence buyer sentiment. While a handful of…
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November Home Sales Slump in Canada: Prices Fall as Buyers Pause
Overview: November brings a cooling trend to Canada’s housing market Canada’s residential real estate market continued its cooling pattern in November, with fewer homes sold and lower prices across many markets. Real estate professionals report that sellers have started offering discounts to move inventory, while buyers have remained cautious, waiting for clearer signals about the…
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Canada Home Sales Recovering, Buyers Cautious in October
Canada Home Sales Edge Up in October As Market Shows Signs of Recovery Canada’s housing market appears to be turning a corner after a slow spring, with October sales higher than September and early signals of a pickup across major markets. The latest data shows a 0.9 per cent month-over-month rise in October sales, suggesting…
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Canada’s Home Sales Begin to Rebound, but Buyers Remain Cautious
Canada’s housing market gains momentum in October Canada’s housing market appears to be edging toward a recovery after a slow spring, with October data showing higher sales compared with September. Real estate researchers noted a modest 0.9 per cent increase in October sales from September, suggesting that some demand is returning to the market. Analysts,…
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Condos Without Parking Struggle as Shifting Trends Reshape Canada’s Housing Market
Shifting Buyer Preferences Redefine What Condo Buyers Value Canada’s housing market is undergoing a notable transformation as buyers re-evaluate what truly matters in a condo. After years of steady demand, buyers are weighing parking availability, building amenities, and long-term cost of ownership more carefully. With mortgage costs stabilizing and pent-up demand easing in recent months,…
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Canada’s International Student Cap: A Lifeline for Rent, but What About Colleges and Universities?
Introduction: A policy shift with ripple effects Canada’s move to cap international student numbers is drawing attention far beyond classrooms and tuition fees. While the policy has helped ease pressure on the country’s overheated rental market, questions abound about its broader impact on colleges and universities that grew used to the surge in foreign enrolment.…
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Housing Starts Near Historical Highs but Still Insufficient
Understanding the Current Situation of Housing Starts in Canada The housing market in Canada has seen a remarkable surge in recent years, particularly with respect to housing starts in major cities. However, recent reports indicate that, despite these numbers approaching historical highs, the supply is still lagging behind the overwhelming demand. This paradox raises crucial…