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A Canadian family moving, thanks the BoC rate cuts, which improved mortgage affordability in Vancouver, Toronto and Hamilton

How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at home affordability in March 2025

How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at home affordability in March 2025

Hand holding a caution sign, symbolizing the Bank of Canada's caution messages with this week's rate hold.

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on April 16, 2025

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on April 16, 2025

Photo by Dillon Kydd on Unsplash

Why are mortgages so expensive in Canada?

Why are mortgages so expensive in Canada?

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 12, 2025

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 12, 2025

House with Canadian flag: Will the housing markets open with the Bank of Canada's Jan. 29 rate announcement?

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on January 29, 2025

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on January 29, 2025

Photo of a holiday gift cut with scissors—symbolizing a December Bank of Canada rate cut.

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on December 11, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on December 11, 2024

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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on October 23, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on October 23, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on September 4, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on September 4, 2024

Canadian holding keys to a new home, in hopes that the Bank of Canada rate announcement will have an impact on mortgage rates.

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

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