Canada’s credit-crazy real estate buyers have flooded the market once again. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows a benchmark, or typical, home rose in March 2023. Breaking the data down by market, most saw substantial increases. One market even saw prices rip over $40k higher over a span of just 31 days. Canadian Real […]
The Greater Toronto real estate downturn has only had a limited impact on the condo market. That was the view in the condo market report shared by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). In general, easing inventory and higher interest rates have resulted in relatively stable prices. The market is also significantly better supplied […]
Greater Toronto real estate prices continued to fall in August, with the cost of a typical home now back to October 2021-levels.
Canada’s debt problem hit the pause button on consequences for the past couple years, but it’s back. Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (OSB) data shows a sharp uptick for consumer insolvencies in Q2 2022. The province’s biggest cities carried most of the growth, even making up for the drops seen in some smaller […]
A lot more Canadians are suddenly seeking protection from lenders, but no need to ring the alarm — yet, at least. Consumer insolvency filings climbed in May, shows Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) data. It was a substantial increase too, possibly raising concerns about rising rates. While volumes are rising, a base effect […]
Greater Toronto real estate sellers are learning a lot can change in just one month. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows the median sale price dropped in May. The majority of cities across the board are now seeing price declines as rates normalize. The Median Sale Price of Greater Toronto Real Estate Fell […]
Greater Toronto new home prices are finally starting to cool. Data from Altus Group and BILD GTA shows new home prices fell in April. Fewer sales and more inventory definitely contributed to softer prices. However, inventory is still very tight compared to historic levels. More likely, the threat of rising rates deflated exuberance, driving prices […]
Canadian real estate went from rising tens of thousands per month to falling just as fast. In March, most markets saw monthly growth of the benchmark price fall, according to CREA data. The issue is more pronounced in Ontario, where markets fell up to $40k over just a few days. Most Canadian Real Estate Markets […]
Easy come, easy go. Greater Toronto real estate prices have been booming, but are suddenly changing course. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows prices pulled back in April. Home sales plummeted much faster than inventory, easing the pressure driving prices higher. Greater Toronto homes went from rising tens of thousands per month to […]
Greater Vancouver real estate is adjusting to a world with higher rates very quickly. Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) data shows home sales fell sharply in April. They even fell faster than inventory, actually releasing pressure on prices to rise. Home prices are seeing growth decelerate fast as the region enters a “balanced […]
