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!
Canadians Are Leaving In Record Numbers, Most Are Prime-Aged Workers
<![CDATA[<p>It wasn’t just a pandemic blip—more Canadians are leaving the country for good. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data show emigration, when citizens or permanent residents move abroad, hit a new record in 2025. More than half of the emigration is driven by workers aged 25 to 49, while a rapidly growing share of seniors joining them […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadians-are-leaving-in-record-numbers-most-are-prime-aged-workers/">Canadians Are Leaving In Record Numbers, Most Are Prime-Aged Workers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canadian Household Debt Hits Record $3.2T, But Growth Is Mostly Interest
<![CDATA[<p>Canadian households are piling on debt, but it may not be the usual sign of confidence. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data shows household credit hit a record high in November. Rising credit use can be a sign of economic health, but not when paired with accelerating inflation and soaring borrowing costs. The combination paints a picture […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-household-debt-hits-record-3-2t-but-growth-is-mostly-interest/">Canadian Household Debt Hits Record $3.2T, But Growth Is Mostly Interest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...More Canadian Businesses Plan Job Cuts Now Than During The Pandemic: BoC
<![CDATA[<p>Canada hasn’t seen this many businesses planning to downsize in a decade, as they try to curb rising costs. That was the general takeaway from the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) latest Business Outlook Survey (BOS) for Q4 2025. Firms aren’t just bracing for a slowdown and hiring freeze, but the share of firms expecting staff […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/more-canadian-businesses-plan-job-cuts-now-than-during-the-pandemic-boc/">More Canadian Businesses Plan Job Cuts Now Than During The Pandemic: BoC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canada’s Inflation Accelerates, Rents Post 4th-Biggest Jump Since 1988
<![CDATA[<p>Temporary factors have muted inflation, but they’re starting to fade. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data show the Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated in December. Excluding gas sends the value soaring, hitting the Bank of Canada’s upper bound. One bright spot is the slowdown in shelter costs, but the distribution was uneven. Only homeowners are seeing slowing […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-inflation-accelerates-rents-post-4th-biggest-jump-since-1988/">Canada’s Inflation Accelerates, Rents Post 4th-Biggest Jump Since 1988</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...This Week’s Top Stories: Canadian Real Estate Correction Deepens, & Outlook Worsens
<![CDATA[<p>Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Real Estate Prices Back To 2017 Levels After Inflation: BMO Inflation has been chipping away at Canadian real estate prices, warns BMO. The bank notes prices rolled back to 2021 in nominal terms, but inflation puts prices back to 2017 levels. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/this-weeks-top-stories-canadian-real-estate-correction-deepens-outlook-worsens/">This Week’s Top Stories: Canadian Real Estate Correction Deepens, & Outlook Worsens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canadian Real Estate Prices Back To 2017 Levels After Inflation: BMO
<![CDATA[<p>Canadian real estate prices haven’t fallen much, but the value of the loonie has. BMO Capital Markets warns inflation-adjusted home prices have rolled back almost a decade. In a research note to investors, the bank explains that fundamentals are returning. Weak sales may be less about affordability and more about generational hesitance. Canadian Real Estate […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-real-estate-prices-back-to-2017-levels-after-inflation-bmo/">Canadian Real Estate Prices Back To 2017 Levels After Inflation: BMO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canadian Real Estate Losses Grow As Correction Enters Second Leg
<![CDATA[<p>The Canadian housing market rolled back progress, ending the year worse than 2024. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows home prices fell sharply in December. The unusually large drop was accompanied by falling sales and one of the strongest turnouts for sellers on record. The combination suggests the market isn’t firming, but may be […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-real-estate-losses-grow-as-correction-enters-second-leg/">Canadian Real Estate Losses Grow As Correction Enters Second Leg</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canadian Urbanization Stalls: More People Snub Big Cities
<![CDATA[<p>The Great Canadian migration to small towns wasn’t just a pandemic blip—it’s just getting started. Statistics Canada (StatCan) just released its 2025 urban (CMA) population estimates, and it reveals urbanization has stalled for the first time in decades. This isn’t just slower population growth—urban residents and new immigrants are increasingly avoiding Canada’s largest, most expensive […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-urbanization-stalls-more-people-snub-big-cities/">Canadian Urbanization Stalls: More People Snub Big Cities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canadian Rental Prices Just Posted Their Sharpest Drop In 4 Years
<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s real estate slump is hitting the rental market. Rentals.ca data shows average rent fell in December, now at the lowest level since mid-2023. High-priced cities accounted for virtually the whole drop, while affordable cities led growth. The divergence has cut the gap between the most and least expensive cities in half. Are expensive markets […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-rental-prices-just-posted-their-sharpest-drop-in-4-years/">Canadian Rental Prices Just Posted Their Sharpest Drop In 4 Years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canadian Incomes Surged, But 71% Expect Life To Worsen In 2026: MNP
<![CDATA[<p>It’s only the second week of 2026, but most Canadians have already written the year off. MNP’s latest Consumer Debt Index survey shows households expect rising inflation, deteriorating housing affordability, and worsening public finances. While some are tightening budgets and seeking advice, many—especially young adults—are checking out entirely. One thing most Canadians agree on? Life […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-incomes-surged-but-71-expect-life-to-worsen-in-2026-mnp/">Canadian Incomes Surged, But 71% Expect Life To Worsen In 2026: MNP</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
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