Canadian real estate prices are dropping, but they’re very far from their peers. US Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Dallas Fed) data shows real prices across the country are down in 2018 Q4. Even with the decline, prices are massively elevated compared to other G7 economies. About The Index Home prices in this index use […]
Greater Vancouver real estate is slowing, and the detached market is no exception. Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) March numbers show prices are back to where they were almost 3 years ago. Rising inventory and a multi-year low for sales contribute to a declining outlook. Greater Vancouver Detached Real Estate Prices Falls Over […]
Toronto’s detached real estate market is showing signs of stabilizing – relatively speaking. Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) numbers show prices are officially on the rise in March. Meanwhile, the 905 and city, head in opposite directions with sales and inventory. Detached Toronto Real Estate Prices Are Flat Detached prices in Greater Toronto moved a […]
Canadian borrowers seeking the most leverage are tapping out of the market. Bank of Canada (BoC) numbers show the balance of insured mortgage debt made a huge drop in January. Here’s everything we know about the remaining balance. What Are Insured Mortgages? An insured mortgage is one where the lender is protected against borrower default. […]
Canadian households are up to their neck in debt, and it’s showing in the country’s money supply. Bank of Canada (BoC) numbers show the M1+, a measure of the country’s “cash,” is seeing growth slow in February. All signs point to this number heading even lower, and taking economic growth with it as well. What’s […]
Fresh off an epic credit binge, households in Canada are starting to shy away from more debt. Bank of Canada (BOC) numbers show household debt levels barely moved in February. Not only did debt barely move from the month before, but the annual pace of growth fell to levels not seen since 1983. Canadian Households […]
Greater Vancouver real estate prices are dropping, but buyers aren’t interested. Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) numbers show prices rolled back almost two years of gains as of March. Prices are now in free fall, as sales printed a multi-decade low and inventory popped higher. Vancouver Real Estate Prices Drop Over 7% The […]
Toronto real estate buyers are dropping like flies, but prices are holding. Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) numbers show prices increased in March. The rise in prices came with the fewest sales since 2009, and second highest inventory since 2014. Toronto’s Proprietary “Benchmark” Rises The price of a typical home in Greater Toronto increased. TREB […]
Borrowing rates are sliding before the traditional busy season for Canadian real estate. Bank of Canada (BoC) numbers show the effective borrowing rate peaked in early March. Shortly after printing the highest number since the Great Recession, the rate dropped. The minor drop made headlines, but only really impacts people shopping in that window. The […]
Canadian real estate sales are still falling, and dragging mortgage credit with it. Bank of Canada (BoC) numbers show mortgage debt reached a new high in February. Despite hitting a new high, the annual pace of growth hit the lowest level in almost 36 years. Canadians Owe Over $1.55 Trillion In Mortgage Debt Canadian mortgage […]
