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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on April 29, 2026

Bank of Canada holds its 2.25% rate for a fourth time amid inflation risks from oil prices, affecting mortgages,...

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on April 29, 2026
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Beyond home prices: What the new CMHC affordability index reveals about Canada

Canada’s housing affordability is usually measured through home prices alone. CMHC’s new index adds rental data for a more...

Beyond home prices: What the new CMHC affordability index reveals about Canada

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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 18, 2026

The Bank of Canada holds its key rate at 2.25%, keeping variable mortgage rates and savings returns steady amid...

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 18, 2026
Young couple receiving keys to a new home from a real estate agent.

Real Estate

Helping your kids buy their first home: Smart strategies for today’s market

Parents can help their kids buy a first home without risking their own finances. Explore smart strategies, from FHSAs...

Helping your kids buy their first home: Smart strategies for today’s market

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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on January 28, 2026

The Bank of Canada holds its benchmark rate at 2.25%, impacting variable mortgages, fixed rates, and savings as economic...

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on January 28, 2026
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How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in November 2025

Is your salary enough to buy a home in these Canadian cities? Here’s how much you needed to earn...

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

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How to choose the best appraisal firm

Learn how to choose a professional appraisal firm in Canada. Get tips on credentials, local expertise, services, and reliable,...

How to choose the best appraisal firm
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says the 5,592 homes sold in September was up 8.5 per cent from the same month last year, and up two per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis from August. A West-end Toronto home for sale is shown on July 15, 2023.

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Sales up, prices down in GTA housing market

GTA housing sales up 8.5% in September as prices decline, with falling interest rates encouraging more buyers into the...

Sales up, prices down in GTA housing market

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A real estate sign is shown in Vaughan, Ont. on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. The Canadian Real Estate Association says it recorded the most home sales for August in four years as the number of residential properties that changed hands rose 1.9 per cent compared with a year ago.

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Canadian home sales hit four-year August high as fall market heats up

Canada’s housing market gained momentum in August as sales climbed, listings rose, and economists pointed to a potential surge...

Canadian home sales hit four-year August high as fall market heats up

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