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!
Most of Canada’s Employment Gains Are Temporary, 4x The Normal Share
<![CDATA[<p>Canadian employment stumbled after a multi-month winning streak that seemed to defy gravity. Statistics Canada’s (StatCan) Labour Force Survey (LFS) shows employment dropped sharply in August. On its own, it’s not particularly concerning as it only rolls back a fraction of the huge gains made recently. What is concerning is that temporary roles accounted for […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/most-of-canadas-employment-gains-are-temporary-4x-the-normal-share/">Most of Canada’s Employment Gains Are Temporary, 4x The Normal Share</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Toronto Home Prices See Biggest Drop of 2026
<![CDATA[<p>Greater Toronto real estate’s moving fast once again, but not in the direction the industry hoped. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows sales fell in August, while inventory has accumulated to one of the highest levels on record. The combination has produced the sharpest price drop of 2026. Toronto Real Estate Prices Back […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/toronto-home-prices-see-biggest-drop-of-2026-most-inventory-since-2008/">Toronto Home Prices See Biggest Drop of 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Bank of Canada Holds Rates On Renewed Inflation Concerns
<![CDATA[<p>The Canadian economy is booming and inflation remains lofty, according to the central bank. The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its key policy rate this morning, matching market expectations. The BoC defended its decision based on strong GDP growth and elevated inflation. However, the Governor warned that high energy prices and trade turmoil may trickle […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/bank-of-canada-holds-rates-on-renewed-inflation-concerns/">Bank of Canada Holds Rates On Renewed Inflation Concerns</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canada’s Credit Crunch: Peak Homebuyer Defaults & Renter Insolvencies Soar
<![CDATA[<p>The bill for Canada’s housing bubble is finally landing, and many can’t afford to pay it. TransUnion credit data shows consumer credit is expanding aggressively in Q2 2026. The growth isn’t due to confidence-inspired borrowing, but existing borrowers looking to offset their rising cost of living. The result is rising mortgage delinquencies for those who […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-credit-crunch-peak-homebuyer-defaults-renter-insolvencies-soar/">Canada’s Credit Crunch: Peak Homebuyer Defaults & Renter Insolvencies Soar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canadian Businesses Are Optimistic, But Few Expect Sales Growth
<![CDATA[<p>The Canadian economy is doing better than many had anticipated, but it’s far from a strong economy. Statistics Canada’s (StatCan) Survey on Business Conditions shows strong optimism in Q3. However, that optimism isn’t driven by growth in sales or operations, but the hope that things won’t get worse. Canadian Businesses Are Optimistic, But Few Expect […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-businesses-are-optimistic-but-few-expect-sales-growth/">Canadian Businesses Are Optimistic, But Few Expect Sales Growth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...This Week’s Top Stories: Canada’s First-Time Home Buyers Need To Be Rich, RBC Makes 8th Bottom Call
<![CDATA[<p>Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Real Estate Bubble: First-Time Buyers Need To Be Among Top Earners First-time home buyers need to be among the wealthiest households in Canada. That’s the take from new Statistics Canada (StatCan) data revealing their income. The agency’s data reveals these buyers […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/this-weeks-top-stories-canadas-first-time-home-buyers-need-to-be-rich-rbc-makes-8th-bottom-call/">This Week’s Top Stories: Canada’s First-Time Home Buyers Need To Be Rich, RBC Makes 8th Bottom Call</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canadian GDP Growth Rebounds In Q2, Driven By Temporary Events
<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s economy rebounded last quarter, but will it last? Statistics Canada’s (StatCan) Gross domestic product (GDP) data shows growth in June. That helped Q2 close out with much higher growth than anticipated, a sharp change from Q1. However, the bump was due to temporary events, leaving questions whether it will persist to Q3. Canadian GDP […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-gdp-growth-rebounds-in-q2-driven-by-temporary-events/">Canadian GDP Growth Rebounds In Q2, Driven By Temporary Events</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canadian Bank Mortgages Near 6-Year Low As Arrears Barely Budge
<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s banks just saw the first improvement in missed mortgage payments in nearly a year and a half. Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) data shows the mortgage arrears rate fell in June. While not much of a reduction, any signs of stabilization are welcome. Unfortunately, it’s not clear that is what’s actually happening here. The improvements […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-bank-mortgages-near-6-year-low-as-arrears-barely-budge/">Canadian Bank Mortgages Near 6-Year Low As Arrears Barely Budge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canada’s Real Estate Bubble: First-Time Buyers Need To Be Among Top Earners
<![CDATA[<p>Earning a healthy, middle-class income? Good for you, but odds are slanted against you when it comes to ever owning a home in Canada these days. Statistics Canada’s Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP) looked at first-time buyer incomes. The data shows that first-time buyers had much higher incomes than the median household. The problems extend […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-real-estate-bubble-first-time-buyers-need-to-be-among-top-earners/">Canada’s Real Estate Bubble: First-Time Buyers Need To Be Among Top Earners</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canada’s Credit Divide: Balances Soar In East, Defaults Rise In Ontario
<![CDATA[<p>Canadian household debt is throwing out more concerning data points. Equifax data shows non-mortgage credit grew in Q2 2026—both balances and delinquencies. Ontario is leading the erosion, with missed payments rising at double the average. Meanwhile, New Brunswick is leading for credit growth, but it showed limited payment stress. There’s a good reason for this […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-credit-divide-balances-soar-in-east-defaults-rise-in-ontario/">Canada’s Credit Divide: Balances Soar In East, Defaults Rise In Ontario</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
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