Canada’s central bank just told business leaders to prepare for economic pain that will outlast most of them. Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem declared the country’s old economy dead last Wednesday in Toronto, warning of “painful” and permanent restructuring that will take decades. He’s advocating for big gambles he admits may not work, […]
Nova Scotia real estate went from one of Canada’s fastest booms to one of its sharpest corrections. Naturally, the Government of Nova Scotia (GNS) is now scrambling to launch a new First-Time Homebuyers Program (FTHP). The scheme aims to let new buyers into the market with as little as 2% down, with the province absorbing […]
National data won’t be available until later this month, but early data suggests it won’t be flattering. Looking at major markets, RBC economists saw further demand erosion in January. The bank warns that demand is eroding faster than supply, with few exceptions, resulting in further downward pressure on home prices in the near term. Canadian […]
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Bank of Canada Explains Toronto Condos, Describes A Ponzi Scheme Canada’s central bank tried to explain Toronto’s condo market, and accidentally described a Ponzi. New home sales fell to just 1,599 units, the weakest since the early 1990s real estate crash. Meanwhile, […]
Canada is losing jobs, but don’t worry—it needs less of them. That was the general takeaway from Statistics Canada (StatCan) this morning. Despite the agency reporting fewer jobs in January, the headline unemployment rate fell as fewer job seekers were in the market. Before bragging about how great the economy is, it’s worth understanding the […]
Home prices in Vancouver have resisted the sharp downturn seen in Toronto, but that may be changing fast. Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board (GVREB) data shows prices made a sharp drop in January, with losses accelerating in recent months. A combination of weak demand and multi-year highs for inventory—and a new construction glut—signals more downward […]
Mortgage delinquencies are rising across Canada, but nowhere quite like Ontario. Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) data shows mortgage arrears continued to rise in November. Ontario has seen its rate more than quadruple in just over three years, hitting the highest level since 2012. Ontario Mortgage Delinquencies Soar To 13-Year High Ontario mortgage arrears rate: Mortgages […]
Toronto real estate continues to defy all odds, but this time it’s to the downside. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows prices fell further in January, extending a crash that now rivals the largest in the country’s history. Sales are still weak, as the investor-dominated market remains out of reach for end-users. The […]
Canada’s largest real estate market runs on speculation, not housing demand. That’s the core message from the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) latest report, outlining the mechanics of a Ponzi scheme, without dropping the P-bomb. They warn that falling investor returns, driven by higher interest rates, now threaten builder models, suggesting these homes aren’t viable as […]
Canadian employers may be doing better than expected, but they aren’t showing much enthusiasm. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data show national job vacancies slipped in November, but it was far from a national trend. Five provinces showed monthly growth, with Saskatchewan and Alberta actually showing a substantial jump in hiring. The drag was primarily in BC […]
