Canadians aren’t adopting e-commerce at the pace Americans are, which could be good news for the industry…or a looming disaster.
The E-Commerce Apocalypse Is Far From Hitting Canada
Contributing editor, and data sherpa.
Canada’s Inflation Hits A Low For 2017, Making An Increase In Interest Rates Tricky
Canada saw the consumer price index (CPI) slip, falling to a low for 2017. This could put a hiccup in rising interest rates anytime soon.
As Mortgage Rates Go Up In The US, Credit Ratings Are Going Down
US real estate firm CoreLogic has observed that as mortgage rates climb, credit ratings have started to slide across America.
Bank of Canada Believes Housing Is Still Pretty Cheap…Seriously
Could have fooled us, but the Bank of Canada’s housing affordability index shows Canadian real estate is affordable.
Deep Pocketed Boomers Just Sent Vancouver Condos To An All-Time High
Vancouver real estate is back. Downsizing Boomers are competing with first-time buyers, sending condo prices to a new record high.
Toronto Condo Prices Are Rising Faster Than Any Other Home Type
Toronto real estate may be cooling, but condos are seeing the fastest rising prices in the country – with the exception of a Toronto suburb.
Bank of Canada Flags Risks Associated With Traditional Mortgages
High-ratio borrowers have always been a concern, but the the Bank of Canada is now highlighting risks associated with traditional mortgages.
New York Metro Sees High-Rent Homes Soar, Low-Rent Disappear
The New York City area is seeing low rent units disappear, and high rent units replace them at a rapid rate.
Affluent Toronto Suburb Sees Largest Real Estate Price Drop Since 2008
While Toronto real estate is making up it’s mind, we take a peak at how prices changed in an affluent suburb to see if we can gain insights.
7% of Toronto Homes Were Bought and Sold Within A Year
New data shows Toronto real estate prices surged right when people decided it was a good time to buy and sell property in less than a year.