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A hit in the record price of $1.25 Million for the GTA Condos

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A hit in the record price of $1.25 Million for the GTA Condos In the year 2022, the month of March has seen the price of new constructions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) reach a new record of $1.25 million. Due to this, sales in the region have witnessed a change in their numbers, from a fast pace to a slightly slower one. The prices of the recently built condos and houses have definitely set a historical record, especially in the month of March. The rise in prices of the new constructions has led to a housing supply crisis in the region of Toronto. The year 2021 also witnessed the price of recently built single-family houses in the Greater Toronto Area hit a new benchmark. According to the details and figures that were given by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), during the month of March 2022, the sum total of homes that were sold was approximately 4,115 homes. However, there was a 21% decrease as compared to the same month last year- 2021. But in spite of that, the total amount of sales in the month of March was still 12% greater than the area’s 10-year average. The standard price for new constructions of detached or semi-detached townhouses was up to $1.86 million in the month of February 2022. The prices of newly constructed condos have also been rising 13% percent every year up to $1.18 million, as stated by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). Out of all the housing products, the condo apartments were the products that sold the most between the months of February and March. Approximately 3,277 settlements were made for units in high, medium, and low-rise buildings, including loft suites and stacked townhouses. The sales in condos during the month of March 2022 had significantly decreased to 7% as compared to last year March 2021, however, it was 34% higher than the 10-year average. According to a few of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) personnel, there is too much demand for housing products, but too little supply. Due to this imbalance in the market, people will continue to witness an upward rise in the prices of housing products. There is a need to fundamentally rebalance the market. Without the rebalancing, the high prices of housing units could have an impact on the economic prospects of the Greater Toronto Area. The high costs could affect the future of the region. It could result in the slow migration of people leaving or moving outside the Greater Toronto Area. The rise in prices could have an effect on attracting people or workers to this area. It could also affect an important industry in the region, which could affect the economy. Could these problems be fixed by creating more supply? The newly built single-family houses excluding the stacked townhouses but including the townhomes, linked, detached, and semi-detached homes- recorded up to 838 units purchased in the month of March. As compared to the same month last year, the single-family units that were purchased dropped down to 50% and were 32% lesser than the 10-year average. The region of York in Toronto recorded the bulk of single-family units that were purchased in March- approximately 254 housing units. A monthly Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) report recently mentioned that the sum total of the new housing units sales was not impacted as much and the sales maintained a strong pace. However, there are a few signs indicating a slower pace of sales due to higher rates of interest and high costs, which will begin to affect demand. As stated previously, the price of newly built condos in the Geater Toronto Area reached a historic record of $1,252,515 in the month of March, there was a 17.7% climb over the last year. The single-family housing units witnessed an even greater rate of price growth, which went from 27.3% over the last year to a benchmark of $1,838,396. The demand for housing units kept rising more than the supply in the month of March, leading to the skyrocket in prices as demand kept increasing. As the sales of newly constructed homes and units slowed down or shifted to a slower pace as compared to March of the previous year, the demand for these newly built houses kept outpacing the supply, which left the region with a problem called as ‘inventory shortfall’. As mentioned by the CEO and President of The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the main focus now would be to keep an eye on the future and the long-term solution for constructing new houses and units. 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Home Costs in Canada Reach a New Record: Current Scenario and Predictions.

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Home Costs in Canada Reach a New Record: Current Scenario and Predictions. The year 2022 has witnessed several instances of the rise in prices of housing units in Canada. Considering that the year 2022 has just begun, the first three months saw the prices reach a new benchmark, especially in the Toronto area. The price of the average Canadian housing unit hit a new benchmark, reaching the $800,000 mark. It seems that for the first time in February 2022 the pricing of the homes hit a new record. However, few experts and critics in the previous year predicted that the housing market in Canada had already reached its highest mark. According to some, the housing market was supposed to cool down. Did this really happen? Read more to learn more about the situation. It has been a tough and harsh period from 2020 to 2022 in Canada and its housing industry. From small to large housing units in urban regions to even minor rural neighborhoods, the sales, and prices of houses have been increasing to unparalleled heights. There are numerous factors that led to this housing crisis in Canada, they include low-interest rates, increasing demand, reducing supply, and more. With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, numerous people estimated the collapse of the housing crisis, but that was not so. The housing industry grew even more intensely which affected the suburbs, small towns, and the cottage industry. In the year 2020, a small home in the area of Toronto reached the housing market value of about $1 million and sold for around $800,000. The house was a tiny unit comprising one bathroom and two bedrooms. The house was located on Euclid Street in Little Italy. The tiny housing unit went up for sale in the month of July. It received loads of attention due to its high cost. The reason for its high asking price is probably because of its location and features. The house also has a detached garage. It is located near stores, restaurants, parks, shops, bars, schools, transit stations, and more. The house is a tiny bungalow that was advertised as a ‘one of a kind’, ‘unique sized’, ‘numerous avenues’, and ‘rare housing unit’ situated in the heart of Toronto city. According to the data given by the Canadian Real Estate Association, homebuyers across all of Canada can start to expect prices to rise to $816,720- up 20% from the same period the previous year. That is an estimated 3.5% boost from January onwards. This data is in spite of the fact that recently the housing market is, at last, enjoying some much-needed housing supply. It seems that house buyers are beginning to purchase. A total of around 77,350 new listings have reached the housing market in just one month. This turnout has led to an enormous increase of about 23%, which is a turnover from the 10% decrease witnessed in the month of January. It seems that the coronavirus pandemic has also led to the high prices in the Canadian housing industry. According to the data given by the Canadian Real Estate Association, numerous housing units were sold in July 2022 that any other month that year. The sales in July went up to approximately 62,300 which reached the highest sales in the year on record. Due to the heavy demand amongst homebuyers, the prices reached a whole new level. The sales activity in the month of July 2020, moved up 30.5% as compared to the sales in 2019 in the same month. Coming to the year 2022, the increase in homebuyers and their purchases helped relax the harsh and tough situation in the housing market in the past few months. The Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, and the Fraser Valley region had the highest demand for newly constructed listings for sale. The demand for newly constructed housing units amongst buyers was still prevalent as dozens of buyers came up to purchase the recently-available listings. The number of houses and units that were traded in only the last month was around 58,200. It went up 4% from January but was still behind an 8% decrease as compared to previous years’ February’s historical benchmark activity. The Canadian Real Estate Association reported that sales of housing units were up 60% in all markets. There was a large growth in the regions of Calgary and Edmonton, especially in the Greater Toronto Area. By observing the interior of the Canadian housing market or Canadian real estate market, we can examine the individual performances of different markets: Edmonton- Sales of residential units: -14% and the benchmark cost: +2.6% to $1,152,600 Vancouver- Sales of residential units: +17% and the average cost of residential units: -0.4% to $389,773. Halifax- Sales of residential units: -12% and the average cost: +2.57% to $363,300 Toronto- Sales of residential units: -12% and the average cost: 0% to $1,090,992 Montreal- Sales of residential units: -14% and the costs for single family house: +3% to $496,000 Due to the boost in purchases and supply of housing units, the Canadian Real Estate Association had to alter its prediction for the years 2022 and 2023. The association expects a number of houses to be sold this year, which would be almost the second highest in terms of purchases. 2023 is expected to be the third-highest year on record. The price is expected to increase annually, before rising even more in the year 2023. Other factors that might alter the sudden change in the housing market include changes in fuel prices, Russian Ukraine issues, housing policies, inflation, and more. Related posts. 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CIBC: Housing deficiencies linked to undercounted demand

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CIBC: Housing deficiencies linked to undercounted demand Even though interest rates are moving higher, some economists think that a change in rates won’t have much of an impact on the housing market until something is done to address Canada’s chronic supply issue. This is because interest rates are negatively correlated with home prices. Benjamin Tal, managing director and deputy chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets, and Katherine Judge, director, and senior economist at CIBC Capital Markets, recently collaborated on a new article for In Focus with CIBC Capital Markets in which they explained why an increase in interest rates might not necessarily help the struggling housing market. There has already been a reaction in the market as a result of increasing borrowing costs; nonetheless, this will not solve the problems associated with housing affordability. Instead, a pause in market activity may simply alleviate symptoms or “worsen the supply-demand imbalance in the market.” “Entering a more relaxed housing environment should not ease the urgency in which the chronic lack of housing supply in the Canadian market is dealt with,” said the In Focus report. “After years of fighting supply issues using demand tools, governments at all levels finally recognize that over time, the housing affordability crisis will worsen without adequate supply policies.” The question then is, what causes the problem with the supply? Both Tal and Judge pointed the finger at the faulty methodology that was used to formulate housing policy as well as the industry’s inability to satisfy provincial and federal housing goals as a part of the problem. Comparison of Canadian Housing to others Comparison of Canadian housing performance to other countries is an overly simplistic method to use when attempting to evaluate the state of the housing market in Canada. A comparison between the housing stock and the population is typically done using the database maintained by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which is used in order to present a picture of the housing supply difficulties that Canada faces on an international scale. Comparing Canada to other countries was the approach that was taken for the drafting of the federal budget for 2022. This comparison, on the other hand, is susceptible to oversimplification due to the fact that variations in household formation and demographics can cloud its conclusions. According to the economists working with CIBC, “Furthermore, taking housing stock as a share of the population doesn’t account for differences in demographics or cultural preferences that shape household sizes or formation rates.” “Nor does it account for the different propensity to rent, as countries with higher shares of renters generally have more abundant housing supply.” the report states. Even when the housing market in Canada is compared to that in the United States, the results may not be realistic. According to Judge and Tal, both countries have housing stock that is comparable when measured against the norms of the OECD. However, this does not explain why property prices in Canada have increased at a rate that is twice as fast as those in the United States during the previous 20 years. According to the reports, “These shortcomings of international comparisons suggest that it’s more informative to look at Canada’s housing market in isolation to determine what’s behind the market’s imbalance” Inadequate picture of demands due to undercounting of households Tal and Judge highlighted that household formation is the most important element to evaluate when it comes to estimating the demand for housing; yet, the statistics that they provide are typically not correct. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) collects data on household formation by converting population growth into the number of households using the quality of households formed from a given number of individuals and then translating that number back into population growth. On the other hand, some information is being lost in the translation, which is leading to a “gross underestimate of the real number of households in Canada, and thus demand for housing.” “And if demand is undercounted, then of course the supply released by municipalities to meet that demand will be inadequate,” explained the report. For instance, the Demographic Division of Statistics Canada counts all individuals whose non-permanent residence visas have expired and who are still in the nation as having departed the country 30 days after their visas have expired. Nevertheless, during the epidemic, non-permanent residents who had expired visas were allowed to stay in the country through extensions. This means that those people are not included in any official figures, despite the fact that they still require housing. In a different example, Tal and Judge said that the estimates done by CMHC assume the same headship rate for new immigrants, non-permanent residents, and long-term residents. According to Tal and Judge’s estimation, the existing need for housing is undercounted by 500,000 households. Limitations imposed on the industry to meet the demands of housing The issue of housing supply in Canada “is serious and needs action” as implied by the undercounting of the demand for homes. Tal and Judge emphasized that although there is no shortage of ideas to generate housing, not enough attention is being paid to the reality that the industry’s means to meet higher housing targets is limited. The rise in the typical amount of time needed to finish a building project is one facet of the problem. “It takes twice as long to complete both low-rise and high-rise units today than it did two decades ago. And a lack of labour supply is a major cause of those delays,” said the report. “While large developers are usually able to secure their own labour pool, that’s not the case for mid-sized and small operators that account for 30 to 40 percent of activity.” Competition for labourers has intensified as a result of large-scale infrastructure projects, an issue that has become even more difficult as a result of shortages imposed by COVID-19. The construction industry did not return to its pre-pandemic employment levels until January 2022. This was a

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April witnessed an increase of 8% in Canada’s housing starts

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April witnessed an increase of 8% in Canada’s housing starts There was an increase of 8 percent in the number of homes that began being constructed in Canada last month, which is an indication that the housing sector in the country is heading in the right direction. According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the trend in housing started to increase to 257,846 units in April from 253,226 units in March, when they had decreased marginally from the previous month. When calculating the trend, a moving average of the monthly Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rates (SAAR) of housing starts is utilized as the key metric. This parameter is measured over a span of one year and one month. According to Bob Dugan, the Chief Economist of CMHC, “On a trend and monthly SAAR basis, the level of housing starts activity in Canada remains historically high, hovering well above 200,000 units since June 2020 and increased from March to April,” The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) utilizes the trend measure as a supplement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts in order to account for noteworthy changes in monthly estimates and to provide a clearer picture of the anticipated new housing supply. However, extreme caution is required when carrying out the measure in question. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) issues a warning “In some situations, analyzing only SAAR data can be misleading, as the multi-unit segment largely drives the market and can vary significantly from one month to the next,” Among Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, Toronto was the only market to post a decrease in total SAAR starts, which was driven by lower multi-unit and single-detached starts.” This statement was made in reference to the fact that the level of housing starts activity in Canada has remained historically high. The level of housing starts activity in Canada remains at a historically high level, holding far above 200,000 units, according to both the trend and the monthly SAAR basis. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of the total house starts across all Canadian regions in April was 267,330 units, which reflects an increase of 8 percent in comparison to the totals seen in March. In April, the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of total urban starts increased to 245,324 units, which was a ten percent increase from the previous month. While there was only a one percent increase in the number of urban starts for single-family detached homes, there was a 14 percent increase in the number of urban starts for multi-unit structures, which brought the total to 178,092 units. After taking into account the effects that seasonality has, it was estimated that rural beginnings will occur at an annual rate of 22,006 units. At a time when many people blame a lack of supply as the primary perpetrator behind the housing problem in Canada, this is some positive news for the market in Canada. Related posts. Expert’s Reaction to the increasing rates by the Bank of Canada by admin123 Living in Main Floors- A Great matter of importance for Aging Canadians who want a Pleasant Life Ahead by admin123 National home prices historically higher, listings terribly low by admin123 Housing prices kicks off, stuck historically high, but trended lower in January by admin123 Soleil Condominiums by Mattamay to beam in Milton by admin123 As home prices rise, Ford wants to approve developments as soon as possible by admin123

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Home Costs in Canada Reach a New Record: Current Scenario and Predictions.

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Home Costs in Canada Reach a New Record: Current Scenario and Predictions. The year 2022 has witnessed several instances of the rise in prices of housing units in Canada. Considering that the year 2022 has just begun, the first three months saw the prices reach a new benchmark, especially in the Toronto area. The price of the average Canadian housing unit hit a new benchmark, reaching the $800,000 mark. It seems that for the first time in February 2022 the pricing of the homes hit a new record. However, few experts and critics in the previous year predicted that the housing market in Canada had already reached its highest mark. According to some, the housing market was supposed to cool down. Did this really happen? Read more to learn more about the situation. It has been a tough and harsh period from 2020 to 2022 in Canada and its housing industry. From small to large housing units in urban regions to even minor rural neighborhoods, the sales, and prices of houses have been increasing to unparalleled heights. There are numerous factors that led to this housing crisis in Canada, they include low-interest rates, increasing demand, reducing supply, and more. With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, numerous people estimated the collapse of the housing crisis, but that was not so. The housing industry grew even more intensely which affected the suburbs, small towns, and the cottage industry. In the year 2020, a small home in the area of Toronto reached the housing market value of about $1 million and sold for around $800,000. The house was a tiny unit comprising one bathroom and two bedrooms. The house was located on Euclid Street in Little Italy. The tiny housing unit went up for sale in the month of July. It received loads of attention due to its high cost. The reason for its high asking price is probably because of its location and features. The house also has a detached garage. It is located near stores, restaurants, parks, shops, bars, schools, transit stations, and more. The house is a tiny bungalow that was advertised as a ‘one of a kind’, ‘unique sized’, ‘numerous avenues’, and ‘rare housing unit’ situated in the heart of Toronto city. According to the data given by the Canadian Real Estate Association, homebuyers across all of Canada can start to expect prices to rise to $816,720- up 20% from the same period the previous year. That is an estimated 3.5% boost from January onwards. This data is in spite of the fact that recently the housing market is, at last, enjoying some much-needed housing supply. It seems that house buyers are beginning to purchase. A total of around 77,350 new listings have reached the housing market in just one month. This turnout has led to an enormous increase of about 23%, which is a turnover from the 10% decrease witnessed in the month of January. It seems that the coronavirus pandemic has also led to the high prices in the Canadian housing industry. According to the data given by the Canadian Real Estate Association, numerous housing units were sold in July 2022 that any other month that year. The sales in July went up to approximately 62,300 which reached the highest sales in the year on record. Due to the heavy demand amongst homebuyers, the prices reached a whole new level. The sales activity in the month of July 2020, moved up 30.5% as compared to the sales in 2019 in the same month. Coming to the year 2022, the increase in homebuyers and their purchases helped relax the harsh and tough situation in the housing market in the past few months. The Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, and the Fraser Valley region had the highest demand for newly constructed listings for sale. The demand for newly constructed housing units amongst buyers was still prevalent as dozens of buyers came up to purchase the recently-available listings. The number of houses and units that were traded in only the last month was around 58,200. It went up 4% from January but was still behind an 8% decrease as compared to previous years’ February’s historical benchmark activity. The Canadian Real Estate Association reported that sales of housing units were up 60% in all markets. There was a large growth in the regions of Calgary and Edmonton, especially in the Greater Toronto Area. By observing the interior of the Canadian housing market or Canadian real estate market, we can examine the individual performances of different markets: Edmonton- Sales of residential units: -14% and the benchmark cost: +2.6% to $1,152,600 Vancouver- Sales of residential units: +17% and the average cost of residential units: -0.4% to $389,773. Halifax- Sales of residential units: -12% and the average cost: +2.57% to $363,300 Toronto- Sales of residential units: -12% and the average cost: 0% to $1,090,992 Montreal- Sales of residential units: -14% and the costs for single family house: +3% to $496,000 Due to the boost in purchases and supply of housing units, the Canadian Real Estate Association had to alter its prediction for the years 2022 and 2023. The association expects a number of houses to be sold this year, which would be almost the second highest in terms of purchases. 2023 is expected to be the third-highest year on record. The price is expected to increase annually, before rising even more in the year 2023. Other factors that might alter the sudden change in the housing market include changes in fuel prices, Russian Ukraine issues, housing policies, inflation, and more. Related posts. 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Suburbs lead Canada’s housing boom as downtown falls behind.

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Suburbs lead Canada’s housing boom as downtown falls behind. Canada’s suburbs had an increase in home values that outpaced downtown areas during the pandemic, according to a new study. Many downtown businesses closing and people’s desire for greater living space are driving the rising demand for suburban properties, according to research released on Monday by the Bank of Canada. Proximity premiums associated with metropolitan regions, where land is limited and commutes are shorter, have been undercut by this shift in the housing market, according to the central bank. In most neighbourhoods, housing prices rose significantly during the epidemic, but the gain was particularly pronounced in the suburbs, according to the data. Canada’s suburbs and downtown districts had already been decreasing progressively pre-pandemic, but now the distance has shrunk significantly, the bank says. As an example, research by a major Canadian bank found that, on average, suburban residences sold for 33% less than those in the city centre in 2016. By 2019, the price difference had shrunk by 26%. In 2021, if the current trend continues, properties in the suburbs will sell for around 21% less than those in urban regions. According to a report from the bank, the difference in price between the suburbs and downtown districts has narrowed by around 10% in the past year. There has also been an increase in businesses reopening or transitioning to a combined working environment, wherein the staff is only required in the office part of the week. There have also been reopenings of services and amenities that had been closed during the pandemic like salons, gyms, and restaurants. Workplace changes and the reinstatement of downtown offices and businesses may have an impact on the housing market once again. Mortgage rates could be affected in suburbs because of the shift toward larger residences outside the city centre, according to the bank. According to the report, “if this preference shift is transient, the proximity premium could return partly to its pre-pandemic level,” the bank stated. In anticipation of rising local demand, a significant change in housing supply in more suburban locations could be particularly troublesome. Related posts. Expert’s Reaction to the increasing rates by the Bank of Canada by admin123 Living in Main Floors- A Great matter of importance for Aging Canadians who want a Pleasant Life Ahead by admin123 National home prices historically higher, listings terribly low by admin123 Housing prices kicks off, stuck historically high, but trended lower in January by admin123 Soleil Condominiums by Mattamay to beam in Milton by admin123 As home prices rise, Ford wants to approve developments as soon as possible by admin123

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Canada housing plans considered vague by BMO

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Canada housing plans considered vague by BMO April 7th witnessed the release of the Canadian budget for the fiscal year 2022-23. Through the budget release, the Canadian government promises to enhance the housing conditions by making it more affordable and cost-efficient. The liberal party committed a few key measures, in case of re-election, that they will include a tax-free savings accounts for the first home for residents of Canada falling under the age of 40 years. A second promise is to double the home buyer text credit from $5000 to $10,000 to save on closing costs.  The government has made commitments in order to speed up supply with the inclusion of $4 billion of investment in the housing accelerator fund in order to achieve growth in the annual housing supply. The federal government aims at the creation of 100,000 new, middle-class housing by the year 2024-25 and the conversion of void offices into residential components along side affordable build and repair With such eminent promises by the country’s government, came a warning from the economists’ bench. They called the dream of better and affordable housing in today’s market a dream far-fetched. Despite the Canadian Government’s full-fledged on-paper strategy, the economists are skeptical of such a plan and are calling it an impossible strategy or a political agenda that is not efficient enough to conceive itself. The Economists are reluctant to accept this plan and warn the people, who have hope in their eyes, to beware of the ‘extreme’ housing goals and the risks that could drown them with such a housing plan. Economists stand firm on the view that the federal government lacks an understanding of inflation costs that undergoes double home construction and states that the plan is too dismal to turn into reality. Most economists agree that the new housing plan determines the existing supply level to be negligible while dismissing the fact that one in ten dollars of the economic output of the country is spent on building houses. Here are a few economists who shared their opinions along with the reason why they think the new housing policies are the waves of hot air. Stephen Brown, a senior Canada economist at capital economics, feels that this plan is a demand-weighted strategy and that backfire is imminent. He analyses the situation and believes that for a less number of buyers a demand-oriented strategy could work but in the long-run housing will become expensive, dismissing the whale objective of the new plan. A certain Economist at BMO states the following reasons for their disagreement with the flow of the new housing plans – The skilled laborers and materials for the construction are in a shortage supply due to the fixed capacity of the Canadian building industry. If the production was to be doubled it’d result in a significant rate of inflation dismissing the entire goal of the campaign. It’s easier to talk about the zoning changes than to actually implement them in a real off-paper world. The economist warns about a strong political resistance. The federal government’s interference with the municipal committees will result in abuse of power. In the coming few years, Canada is likely to witness a change in its demographic structure. The millennials are currently peaking their demand needs which will result in low demand in the future. Moreover,  the second half of the plan if would ever be conceived and implemented will result in housing for none. The said economist was also in high disagreement with the Ontario transit-oriented community project and housing plans. BMO economist titled the strategy as a way of pandering to a higher number of votes. In regards to the new housing plans, Brett House- deputy chief economist at Scotiabank believes ‘Policy efforts to stoke demand will only increase prices. All levels of government need to do the hard work together to enable an increased supply of appropriate housing with related services in Canada’s major cities.’ Angelo Melino, a professor at the University of Toronto, feels ‘You can’t improve affordability by subsidizing purchasers. This will just raise the price of the existing housing stock. Affordability requires an increase in the stock of low-cost housing.’ A chunk of economists praises the housing plans devised by the government as an admirable and an ambitious move but question the supply of workers needed to achieve the targets. Doubling production by cutting the extra costs seems like an intangible plan because of the rooted inflation that can devour the economy. Conclusion With such intricate views on one hand and the ambitious promises of the government, one needs to think if they should get their hopes high, think of this as a political agenda, and use their precious votes next time, or is there a grey area that everybody is missing on?  The future is the only answer to all these questions and risks and decisions. Related posts. Canada housing plans considered vague by BMO by admin123 High mortgage rates to overwhelm Canadian housing by admin123 The Canadian Blind Bidding Ban Dilemma by admin123 Hamilton to witness the tallest building: 45 Storey Tower by admin123 A hit in the record price of $1.25 Million for the GTA Condos by admin123 Toronto’s Next Big Development Project: The Humber Bay- Lake Shore Site by admin123

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Home Costs in Canada Reach a New Record: Current Scenario and Predictions.

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Home Costs in Canada Reach a New Record: Current Scenario and Predictions. The year 2022 has witnessed several instances of the rise in prices of housing units in Canada. Considering that the year 2022 has just begun, the first three months saw the prices reach a new benchmark, especially in the Toronto area. The price of the average Canadian housing unit hit a new benchmark, reaching the $800,000 mark. It seems that for the first time in February 2022 the pricing of the homes hit a new record. However, few experts and critics in the previous year predicted that the housing market in Canada had already reached its highest mark. According to some, the housing market was supposed to cool down. Did this really happen? Read more to learn more about the situation. It has been a tough and harsh period from 2020 to 2022 in Canada and its housing industry. From small to large housing units in urban regions to even minor rural neighborhoods, the sales, and prices of houses have been increasing to unparalleled heights. There are numerous factors that led to this housing crisis in Canada, they include low-interest rates, increasing demand, reducing supply, and more. With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, numerous people estimated the collapse of the housing crisis, but that was not so. The housing industry grew even more intensely which affected the suburbs, small towns, and the cottage industry. In the year 2020, a small home in the area of Toronto reached the housing market value of about $1 million and sold for around $800,000. The house was a tiny unit comprising one bathroom and two bedrooms. The house was located on Euclid Street in Little Italy. The tiny housing unit went up for sale in the month of July. It received loads of attention due to its high cost. The reason for its high asking price is probably because of its location and features. The house also has a detached garage. It is located near stores, restaurants, parks, shops, bars, schools, transit stations, and more. The house is a tiny bungalow that was advertised as a ‘one of a kind’, ‘unique sized’, ‘numerous avenues’, and ‘rare housing unit’ situated in the heart of Toronto city. According to the data given by the Canadian Real Estate Association, homebuyers across all of Canada can start to expect prices to rise to $816,720- up 20% from the same period the previous year. That is an estimated 3.5% boost from January onwards. This data is in spite of the fact that recently the housing market is, at last, enjoying some much-needed housing supply. It seems that house buyers are beginning to purchase. A total of around 77,350 new listings have reached the housing market in just one month. This turnout has led to an enormous increase of about 23%, which is a turnover from the 10% decrease witnessed in the month of January. It seems that the coronavirus pandemic has also led to the high prices in the Canadian housing industry. According to the data given by the Canadian Real Estate Association, numerous housing units were sold in July 2022 that any other month that year. The sales in July went up to approximately 62,300 which reached the highest sales in the year on record. Due to the heavy demand amongst homebuyers, the prices reached a whole new level. The sales activity in the month of July 2020, moved up 30.5% as compared to the sales in 2019 in the same month. Coming to the year 2022, the increase in homebuyers and their purchases helped relax the harsh and tough situation in the housing market in the past few months. The Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, and the Fraser Valley region had the highest demand for newly constructed listings for sale. The demand for newly constructed housing units amongst buyers was still prevalent as dozens of buyers came up to purchase the recently-available listings. The number of houses and units that were traded in only the last month was around 58,200. It went up 4% from January but was still behind an 8% decrease as compared to previous years’ February’s historical benchmark activity. The Canadian Real Estate Association reported that sales of housing units were up 60% in all markets. There was a large growth in the regions of Calgary and Edmonton, especially in the Greater Toronto Area. By observing the interior of the Canadian housing market or Canadian real estate market, we can examine the individual performances of different markets: Edmonton- Sales of residential units: -14% and the benchmark cost: +2.6% to $1,152,600 Vancouver- Sales of residential units: +17% and the average cost of residential units: -0.4% to $389,773. Halifax- Sales of residential units: -12% and the average cost: +2.57% to $363,300 Toronto- Sales of residential units: -12% and the average cost: 0% to $1,090,992 Montreal- Sales of residential units: -14% and the costs for single family house: +3% to $496,000 Due to the boost in purchases and supply of housing units, the Canadian Real Estate Association had to alter its prediction for the years 2022 and 2023. The association expects a number of houses to be sold this year, which would be almost the second highest in terms of purchases. 2023 is expected to be the third-highest year on record. The price is expected to increase annually, before rising even more in the year 2023. Other factors that might alter the sudden change in the housing market include changes in fuel prices, Russian Ukraine issues, housing policies, inflation, and more. Related posts. 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April witnessed an increase of 8% in Canada’s housing starts

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April witnessed an increase of 8% in Canada’s housing starts There was an increase of 8 percent in the number of homes that began being constructed in Canada last month, which is an indication that the housing sector in the country is heading in the right direction. According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the trend in housing started to increase to 257,846 units in April from 253,226 units in March, when they had decreased marginally from the previous month. When calculating the trend, a moving average of the monthly Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rates (SAAR) of housing starts is utilized as the key metric. This parameter is measured over a span of one year and one month. According to Bob Dugan, the Chief Economist of CMHC, “On a trend and monthly SAAR basis, the level of housing starts activity in Canada remains historically high, hovering well above 200,000 units since June 2020 and increased from March to April,” The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) utilizes the trend measure as a supplement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts in order to account for noteworthy changes in monthly estimates and to provide a clearer picture of the anticipated new housing supply. However, extreme caution is required when carrying out the measure in question. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) issues a warning “In some situations, analyzing only SAAR data can be misleading, as the multi-unit segment largely drives the market and can vary significantly from one month to the next,” Among Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, Toronto was the only market to post a decrease in total SAAR starts, which was driven by lower multi-unit and single-detached starts.” This statement was made in reference to the fact that the level of housing starts activity in Canada has remained historically high. The level of housing starts activity in Canada remains at a historically high level, holding far above 200,000 units, according to both the trend and the monthly SAAR basis. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of the total house starts across all Canadian regions in April was 267,330 units, which reflects an increase of 8 percent in comparison to the totals seen in March. In April, the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of total urban starts increased to 245,324 units, which was a ten percent increase from the previous month. While there was only a one percent increase in the number of urban starts for single-family detached homes, there was a 14 percent increase in the number of urban starts for multi-unit structures, which brought the total to 178,092 units. After taking into account the effects that seasonality has, it was estimated that rural beginnings will occur at an annual rate of 22,006 units. At a time when many people blame a lack of supply as the primary perpetrator behind the housing problem in Canada, this is some positive news for the market in Canada. Related posts. Expert’s Reaction to the increasing rates by the Bank of Canada by admin123 Living in Main Floors- A Great matter of importance for Aging Canadians who want a Pleasant Life Ahead by admin123 National home prices historically higher, listings terribly low by admin123 Housing prices kicks off, stuck historically high, but trended lower in January by admin123 Soleil Condominiums by Mattamay to beam in Milton by admin123 As home prices rise, Ford wants to approve developments as soon as possible by admin123

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CIBC: Housing deficiencies linked to undercounted demand

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CIBC: Housing deficiencies linked to undercounted demand Even though interest rates are moving higher, some economists think that a change in rates won’t have much of an impact on the housing market until something is done to address Canada’s chronic supply issue. This is because interest rates are negatively correlated with home prices. Benjamin Tal, managing director and deputy chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets, and Katherine Judge, director, and senior economist at CIBC Capital Markets, recently collaborated on a new article for In Focus with CIBC Capital Markets in which they explained why an increase in interest rates might not necessarily help the struggling housing market. There has already been a reaction in the market as a result of increasing borrowing costs; nonetheless, this will not solve the problems associated with housing affordability. Instead, a pause in market activity may simply alleviate symptoms or “worsen the supply-demand imbalance in the market.” “Entering a more relaxed housing environment should not ease the urgency in which the chronic lack of housing supply in the Canadian market is dealt with,” said the In Focus report. “After years of fighting supply issues using demand tools, governments at all levels finally recognize that over time, the housing affordability crisis will worsen without adequate supply policies.” The question then is, what causes the problem with the supply? Both Tal and Judge pointed the finger at the faulty methodology that was used to formulate housing policy as well as the industry’s inability to satisfy provincial and federal housing goals as a part of the problem. Comparison of Canadian Housing to others Comparison of Canadian housing performance to other countries is an overly simplistic method to use when attempting to evaluate the state of the housing market in Canada. A comparison between the housing stock and the population is typically done using the database maintained by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which is used in order to present a picture of the housing supply difficulties that Canada faces on an international scale. Comparing Canada to other countries was the approach that was taken for the drafting of the federal budget for 2022. This comparison, on the other hand, is susceptible to oversimplification due to the fact that variations in household formation and demographics can cloud its conclusions. According to the economists working with CIBC, “Furthermore, taking housing stock as a share of the population doesn’t account for differences in demographics or cultural preferences that shape household sizes or formation rates.” “Nor does it account for the different propensity to rent, as countries with higher shares of renters generally have more abundant housing supply.” the report states. Even when the housing market in Canada is compared to that in the United States, the results may not be realistic. According to Judge and Tal, both countries have housing stock that is comparable when measured against the norms of the OECD. However, this does not explain why property prices in Canada have increased at a rate that is twice as fast as those in the United States during the previous 20 years. According to the reports, “These shortcomings of international comparisons suggest that it’s more informative to look at Canada’s housing market in isolation to determine what’s behind the market’s imbalance” Inadequate picture of demands due to undercounting of households Tal and Judge highlighted that household formation is the most important element to evaluate when it comes to estimating the demand for housing; yet, the statistics that they provide are typically not correct. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) collects data on household formation by converting population growth into the number of households using the quality of households formed from a given number of individuals and then translating that number back into population growth. On the other hand, some information is being lost in the translation, which is leading to a “gross underestimate of the real number of households in Canada, and thus demand for housing.” “And if demand is undercounted, then of course the supply released by municipalities to meet that demand will be inadequate,” explained the report. For instance, the Demographic Division of Statistics Canada counts all individuals whose non-permanent residence visas have expired and who are still in the nation as having departed the country 30 days after their visas have expired. Nevertheless, during the epidemic, non-permanent residents who had expired visas were allowed to stay in the country through extensions. This means that those people are not included in any official figures, despite the fact that they still require housing. In a different example, Tal and Judge said that the estimates done by CMHC assume the same headship rate for new immigrants, non-permanent residents, and long-term residents. According to Tal and Judge’s estimation, the existing need for housing is undercounted by 500,000 households. Limitations imposed on the industry to meet the demands of housing The issue of housing supply in Canada “is serious and needs action” as implied by the undercounting of the demand for homes. Tal and Judge emphasized that although there is no shortage of ideas to generate housing, not enough attention is being paid to the reality that the industry’s means to meet higher housing targets is limited. The rise in the typical amount of time needed to finish a building project is one facet of the problem. “It takes twice as long to complete both low-rise and high-rise units today than it did two decades ago. And a lack of labour supply is a major cause of those delays,” said the report. “While large developers are usually able to secure their own labour pool, that’s not the case for mid-sized and small operators that account for 30 to 40 percent of activity.” Competition for labourers has intensified as a result of large-scale infrastructure projects, an issue that has become even more difficult as a result of shortages imposed by COVID-19. The construction industry did not return to its pre-pandemic employment levels until January 2022. This was a

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