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!
Bank of Canada Survey Puts 1-In-3 Odds of Recession By March 2026
<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s odds of recession remain above 1 in 3, according to the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) Market Participants Survey (MPS) for Q3 2025. The survey of banks, asset managers, and investment firms shows markets still expect a downturn within 6 months—and optimism is eroding even among the most upbeat respondents. Markets Give 1 In 3 […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/bank-of-canada-survey-puts-1-in-3-odds-of-recession-by-march-2026/">Bank of Canada Survey Puts 1-In-3 Odds of Recession By March 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...This Week’s Top Stories: Fitch Warns Canada Faces Credit Downgrade, & Low Scrutiny Mortgages
<![CDATA[<p>Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Fitch Warns Canada of Credit Downgrade—That’s Bad News For Mortgages Canada’s supersized budget may soon cost households a lot more to borrow. Fitch Ratings warns the country faces a downgrade from AA+ to AA, citing gross debt more than twice the peer […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/this-weeks-top-stories-fitch-warns-canada-faces-credit-downgrade-low-scrutiny-mortgages/">This Week’s Top Stories: Fitch Warns Canada Faces Credit Downgrade, & Low Scrutiny Mortgages</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Fitch Warns Canada of Credit Downgrade—That’s Bad News For Mortgages
<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s latest budget could cost households more than just higher taxes. Fitch Ratings warns Canada’s sovereign credit rating is at risk of a downgrade, citing persistently large deficits and no credible path back to fiscal normalcy. A downgrade would act as a red flag for investors—eroding confidence and raising borrowing costs across the economy, from […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/fitch-warns-canada-of-credit-downgrade-thats-bad-news-for-mortgages/">Fitch Warns Canada of Credit Downgrade—That’s Bad News For Mortgages</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canadian Employment Is So Strong That People Are Getting Two Jobs
<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s job market showed surprising growth last month, according to Statistics Canada (StatCan). The agency’s latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) shows employment climbed sharply in October, marking a second consecutive month of growth. Employment was so strong that multiple jobholders surged, and seniors—who typically face hurdles to new employment—represented over 1 in 3 workers who […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-employment-is-so-strong-that-people-are-getting-two-jobs/">Canadian Employment Is So Strong That People Are Getting Two Jobs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canada Cuts Borrowing Despite Bigger Deficit—Here’s What They’re Hiding
<![CDATA[<p>The Government of Canada (GoC) surprised investors this week with a budget that pairs soaring deficits with minimal new borrowing. If that sounds off, it is. Budget 2025 relies heavily on financial engineering, with a significant portion of its funding already issued—it’s November 2025, remember? Banks warn bond issuance is set to soar within months, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canada-cuts-borrowing-despite-bigger-deficit-heres-what-theyre-hiding/">Canada Cuts Borrowing Despite Bigger Deficit—Here’s What They’re Hiding</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Vancouver Real Estate Prices Slide As Inventory Hits 13-Year High
<![CDATA[<p>Vancouver real estate prices have been resilient, but they may have just run out of luck. Data from Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR), formerly the REBGV, shows prices made a sharp drop in October. A market known for scarce inventory has seen a sudden influx of listings amid weak sales, pushing inventory to one of the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/vancouver-real-estate-prices-slide-as-inventory-hits-13-year-high/">Vancouver Real Estate Prices Slide As Inventory Hits 13-Year High</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Toronto Real Estate Prices Slip Further, Weak Sales Meet Record Inventory
<![CDATA[<p>Greater Toronto real estate shattered hopes of a turnaround. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows home prices fell for a fifth consecutive month in October, hitting the lowest level in over four years. At the same time, weak demand and a surge of sellers pushed inventory to a record high. Toronto Real Estate […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/toronto-real-estate-prices-slip-further-weak-sales-meet-record-inventory/">Toronto Real Estate Prices Slip Further, Weak Sales Meet Record Inventory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canada’s Rich Haven’t Relied This Little On Work Since The 1980s
<![CDATA[<p>Canadians earned less last year—but not across the board. New taxfiler data from Statistics Canada (StatCan) shows the country’s top earners barely budged in 2023, even as most earners saw their income eroded by inflation. But the real insight isn’t who made the most—it’s how they made it. As poorly targeted policies continue to penalize […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-rich-havent-relied-this-little-on-work-since-the-1980s/">Canada’s Rich Haven’t Relied This Little On Work Since The 1980s</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...Canada’s Low-Scrutiny Immigrant Mortgages Rebrand Risk As Inclusion
<![CDATA[<p>Canada’s recent real estate boom—and bust—was followed by an immigration surge charting a similar trajectory. Together, they expose generous high-leverage mortgage programs that shift risk off lender books and onto public and private insurers. These programs enabled buyers with minimal credit and few local ties to purchase homes at peak prices. With values now plunging, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-low-scrutiny-immigrant-mortgages-rebrand-risk-as-inclusion/">Canada’s Low-Scrutiny Immigrant Mortgages Rebrand Risk As Inclusion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
Read more ...This Week’s Top Stories: Canada Shifts Real Estate Risk To First-Time Buyers, & Mortgage Arrears Rise
<![CDATA[<p>Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada Uses US Bubble Scheme To Transfer Investor Risk To Home Buyers Ontario is the latest province to offer sales tax relief to first-time buyers of new homes. The move follows federal incentives announced earlier this year, adding to the recently introduced […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://betterdwelling.com/this-weeks-top-stories-canada-shifts-real-estate-risk-to-first-time-buyers-mortgage-arrears-rise/">This Week’s Top Stories: Canada Shifts Real Estate Risk To First-Time Buyers, & Mortgage Arrears Rise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://betterdwelling.com">Better Dwelling</a>.</p> ]]>
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