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Sales and prices in Toronto’s real estate market are soaring

Sales and prices in Toronto’s real estate market are soaring After last year’s record meltdown, Toronto’s housing market came roaring back to life last month as the annual spring selling season produced a jump in both sales and home prices. According to data released Wednesday by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, on a seasonally […]

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TRREB: GTA Competition increases due to tight market conditions 

TRREB: GTA Competition increases due to tight market conditions In March 2023, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market tightened. Compared to March 2022, sales accounted for a higher percentage of listings, indicating that buyer rivalry is increasing. For the first time since May 2022, the average selling price exceeded the average list price in

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Canadian real estate prices will “rip” higher: SCOTIABANK

Canadian real estate prices will “rip” higher: SCOTIABANK Canadian real estate may be sluggish right now, but a major bank believes it will “rip” shortly. According to a recent Scotiabank study, the Federal government is at conflict with the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) aims. The country’s central bank is attempting to restrict demand and thereby

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Want to Build on Your Own Land? Here Are Five Things You Can Count On From Your Contractor

Want to Build on Your Own Land? Here Are Five Things You Can Count On From Your Contractor If you want your custom-built new home in Ontario to be covered by the province’s new home warranty programme, you must hire a contractor or builder registered with the province as a new home builder and seller.

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Fitch Expects World’s Biggest Real Estate Price Correction in Canada

Fitch Expects World’s Biggest Real Estate Price Correction in Canada A major credit rating agency predicts deteriorating conditions for the Canadian housing market. The most recent client risk assessment from Fitch Ratings for the mortgage bond market has been withdrawn. According to the agency’s report, soaring global real estate prices are likely to correct, with

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Process of warranty claim and what to expect?

Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Everything about your new house would be wonderful if you could just move in. It’s possible that you’ll discover anything that needs fixing, finishing, or installing after your builder has left. However it is important to ensure that builders meet minimal customer service requirements when addressing warranty

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Canada’s Bank Regulator Wants Tighter Real Estate Risk Rules

Canada’s Bank Regulator Wants Tighter Real Estate Risk Rules More stringent rules on mortgage borrowing could be on the horizon for Canadian homebuyers. The Canadian banking regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), has issued a call for comments on proposed new regulations. This intended to limit banks’ use of leverage and

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What is the real cost of homeownership?

What is the real cost of homeownership? Many people who are buying their first house may need to take out a loan. There are costs associated with completing a purchase. These expenses can add up quickly, so it’s crucial to include them. It is not uncommon for there to be additional, unseen costs on top

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Is it ok to invest in a home?

Is it ok to invest in a home? As a homeowner, you have control over your living situation and financial future, rather than being at the whim of a landlord who can unilaterally decide to stop renting out the property at any time. Canadian real estate is a safe bet because of its historical trend

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After Variable Shock, Canadian Homebuyers Choose Fixed Terms

After Variable Shock, Canadian Homebuyers Choose Fixed Terms Overstimulated Homebuyers in Canada are avoiding adjustable-rate mortgages. Mortgage borrowers in Canada favoured fixed interest rates over variable ones in October, according to data from the Bank of Canada (BoC). At the beginning of the year, a majority of new borrowers selected adjustable-rate mortgages. As rates return

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