Real Estate News - Canada

On this page you will find snippets of interesting articles on the Canadian Real Estate market. This includes housing sales, unemployment and interest rate trends, and policy measure by the Bank of Canada and government. Enjoy!

This Week’s Top Stories: Canada’s Insolvency, Mortgage Arrears, & Unemployment Booms

<![CDATA[<p>Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Toronto’s Unemployed Population Hits 357k, Nearly 1 In 11 Workers Canada’s largest city is experiencing a surprising employment downturn. Toronto CMA added tens of thousands of jobs in January but added far more workers—a trend that’s been consistent for a few years […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/this-weeks-top-stories-canadas-insolvency-mortgage-arrears-unemployment-booms/">This Week’s Top Stories: Canada’s Insolvency, Mortgage Arrears, & Unemployment Booms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>

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Toronto’s Unemployed Population Hits 357k, Nearly 1 In 11 Workers

<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s largest city is commonly known as the country’s economic capital, but that may change soon. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the Toronto CMA region added tens of  thousands of jobs in January, but added even more unemployed people. Nearly 1 in 11 of the region’s workers are now actively unemployed and seeking work—a […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/torontos-unemployed-population-hits-357k-nearly-1-in-11-workers/">Toronto’s Unemployed Population Hits 357k, Nearly 1 In 11 Workers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>

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Canada’s Non-Productive Building Boom—Inflation Killed 70% of Growth

<![CDATA[<p>Canadians are paying a lot more for a lot less, even when it comes to construction investment. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows that investment in building construction ended the year much higher in December. Before getting too excited, a quick dive past the headlines into the agency’s data in real (inflation-adjusted) terms tells a […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-non-productive-building-boom-inflation-killed-70-of-growth/">Canada’s Non-Productive Building Boom—Inflation Killed 70% of Growth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>

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Canadian Consumer Insolvencies Just Saw A 2009-Like Growth Surge

<![CDATA[<p>Canada has some of the most highly indebted households in the world, and they may be approaching their breaking point. Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) data shows December was one of the busiest in years for consumer insolvencies. The year ended with the most filings since 2009, growing at a pace similar to […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-consumer-insolvencies-just-saw-a-2009-like-growth-surge/">Canadian Consumer Insolvencies Just Saw A 2009-Like Growth Surge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>

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Canadian Banks Saw Mortgages In Arrears Jump 22% Higher

<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s largest mortgage lenders are in an unusually long-lasting rut. Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) data shows its members are seeing more mortgages fall into arrears in November. The arrears rate is now moving at one of the fastest paces ever recorded, rising from record lows to a 3-year high in a matter of months. At […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-banks-saw-mortgages-in-arrears-jump-22-higher/">Canadian Banks Saw Mortgages In Arrears Jump 22% Higher</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>

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This Week’s Top Stories: More Canadians Are Leaving For Good, & Toronto Housing Inventory Jumps 70%

<![CDATA[<p>Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadians Have Only Fled The Country Faster 4 Times Since 1967 Canadian citizens are leaving in some of the highest volumes on record. Canadian emigrants, those leaving permanently, rose 3% from last year to 29,100 people in Q3 2024. The third quarter […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/this-weeks-top-stories-more-canadians-are-leaving-for-good-toronto-housing-inventory-jumps-70/">This Week’s Top Stories: More Canadians Are Leaving For Good, & Toronto Housing Inventory Jumps 70%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>

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Canada Gained 76k Jobs… Or Lost 173k, Depends On The Data Set

<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s economy is booming… or not. Depends on whether you’re in economics or finance—or in academia or looking for a job. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) seasonally adjusted data shows the country added tens of thousands of jobs in January, pushing the unemployment rate lower. Unadjusted data tells a very different story, with the country adding […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canada-gained-76k-jobs-or-lost-173k-depends-on-the-data-set/">Canada Gained 76k Jobs… Or Lost 173k, Depends On The Data Set</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>

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Canada’s National Housing Agency’s Forecast Is More Like Fan Fiction

<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s national housing agency just published its latest piece of fan fiction. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released its 2025 Housing Outlook, the agency’s forecast of various risk scenarios. The agency’s worst case scenario includes American tariffs delivering a devastating economic blow. The agency somehow sees this producing higher home prices, an immigration […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-national-housing-agencys-forecast-is-more-like-fan-fiction/">Canada’s National Housing Agency’s Forecast Is More Like Fan Fiction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>

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Toronto Real Estate Prices Rise As Sales Fall & Inventory Surges 70% Higher

<![CDATA[<p>Greater Toronto real estate prices are back, and it appears it’s being driven entirely by exuberance. TRREB data shows that home sales fell in January, while inventory surged. The demand balance showed some of the weakest sales on record, traditionally applying downward pressure on prices. However, the optimism over mortgage rules changing gave a handful […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/toronto-real-estate-prices-rise-as-sales-fall-inventory-surges-70-higher/">Toronto Real Estate Prices Rise As Sales Fall & Inventory Surges 70% Higher</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>

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Canadians Have Only Fled The Country Faster 4 Times Since 1967

<![CDATA[<p>Canadians are packing up for greener pastures, and that doesn’t mean Toronto to Calgary. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data for Q3 2024 shows a sharp uptick for emigration, the process of residents leaving to settle permanently in another country. The third quarter is typically big, but this one was one of the largest in years. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadians-have-only-fled-the-country-faster-4-times-since-1967/">Canadians Have Only Fled The Country Faster 4 Times Since 1967</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>

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