Canada’s real estate slowdown is still trickling into other data points, like future building. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the value of building permits fell in December. Weak home sales and higher rates are dragging builder intentions from record levels. However, the intentions remain historically high, especially compared to pre-pandemic volumes. Canadian Building Permits […]
Canadian real estate prices are still falling, and a prominent research firm sees further declines. Oxford Economics (Ox Econ) updated its housing outlook for Canada today, with a key insight being home prices are still projected to fall further. They say Canada is only about half through the correction—if things don’t break. If things get […]
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 […]
Canada’s economy is still cranking out growth, but the details aren’t encouraging. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows higher-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth in November. It was positive news, but economists remain cautious and warn that consumers are weakening. GDP growth couldn’t even match the robust population growth, reinforcing slowdown concerns. Canada’s Economy Is […]
Canadians are cooling on home equity line of credit (HELOC) loans, but homes are still being used as ATMs. Filings show the balance of HELOC loans fell slightly in November. Don’t let that fool you into thinking the spree of home equity spending is over though. Households are still borrowing hundreds of millions per month […]
Canadian real estate is showing signs of life… or it’s making its last death rattle. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows single-family home prices fell in December. A handful of beaten down markets proved to be an exception though, with one rising over $50k in the month. Yes, a single month. Canadian Real Estate […]
Canada’s central bank doesn’t see the country’s real estate slump ending soon. Bank of Canada (BoC) shared its expectations for housing in its latest Monetary Policy Report (MPR). The central bank expects falling home sales to find a bottom in the near future. However, it won’t be enough to stop housing from dragging the economy, […]
Canadians are bracing themselves for the impact of higher interest rates. This morning, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced another hike to the overnight rate. The central bank justified the move by citing a strong economy and excess demand. Even with the strength, they plan to hit pause “conditionally” on any higher moves to assess […]
Canadian real estate’s slowdown is finally beginning to show up in new home prices. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) published the December update to its New Housing Price Index (NHPI). The data shows prices stalled and annual growth made its ninth consecutive deceleration. However, the biggest takeaway was the release—with the agency forecasting price growth without […]
