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1/12/2026 | Posted in Rental Market by Sheru Asnani
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Asking rents in Canada fell 2.3% year-over-year in December to an average of $2,060, marking a full calendar year of declines as prices reached their lowest level in 30 ... More

Average asking rents in Canada fell year-over-year every month of 2025: report

1/9/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Sheru Asnani
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Don’t count on rate cuts anytime soon, said banking giant.

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BoC to hold steady in 2026, start hiking again next year: RBC

1/12/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Sheru Asnani
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Hiring remained soft and unemployment ticked higher, but the central bank still isn't expected to cut soon

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December jobs data likely to keep Bank of Canada on hold

1/8/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Sheru Asnani
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The Canadian office vacancy rate dipped last year for the first time since the pandemic as the return-to-office trend accelerated, said a report out Wednesday from CBRE ... More

Office vacancy rate dips as return-to-office shift picks up: CBRE report

1/5/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Sheru Asnani
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The Bank of Canada appears to have reached the end of its cutting cycle as 2025 drew to a close, a shift that carries clear implications for mortgage borrowers heading into ... More

Bank of Canada likely done with rate cuts, says BMO

1/12/2026 | Posted in Condos For Sale by Sheru Asnani
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Don’t expect the sector to rebound anytime soon despite falling prices

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More pain could be ahead for Toronto's micro condo market in 2026

1/9/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Sheru Asnani
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Ontario home prices fell significantly over the past two years and some experts are advising prospective home buyers to sit tight and watch as further drops are expected in ... More

1/7/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Sheru Asnani
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Annual Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales declined in 2025 compared to 2024, as economic uncertainty weighed on consumer confidence. Over the same period, listing inventory ... More

2025 Ends with More Affordable Market and Paves the Way for Year of Recovery: TRREB

1/7/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Sheru Asnani
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Greater Toronto home sales fell again on an annual basis last month, as buyers remained on the sidelines much like they did for the majority of the year amid a lack of ... More

Toronto housing ends 2025 on downswing, but recovery could come this year: board

12/17/2025 | Posted in Toronto News by Sheru Asnani
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Saying the wealthiest can afford to pay more, Toronto mayor Olivia Chow has increased the tax level on sales of homes over $3 million.

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City council approves luxury land transfer tax hike

12/24/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Sheru Asnani
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Bank of Canada officials agreed on holding the overnight rate at 2.25% earlier this month, but are unsure whether their next policy shift will be to lower rates again or to ... More

Bank of Canada uncertain if next rate move will be cut or hike

12/29/2025 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Sheru Asnani
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Commercial real estate firms say the return-to-office trend seems poised to ramp up into the new year, with landlords pivoting to accommodate the evolving needs of renters and ... More

Office sector poised for 'year of rebound' in 2026 as firms expand, end remote work

12/15/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Sheru Asnani
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he number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems declined 0.6% on a month-over-month basis in November 2025, still well above April levels but mostly unchanged ... More

Canadian Home Sales Holding Steady Heading into 2026

12/12/2025 | Posted in Financial Health by Sheru Asnani
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Canadian households’ net worth rose at the fastest pace since the start of 2024 as the value of their financial assets jumped by the most on record.

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Canadian household net worth jumps to highest for over a year

12/10/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Sheru Asnani
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The Bank of Canada has left interest rates unchanged in its last decision of the year, holding the policy rate steady amid lingering uncertainty over inflation and the economic ... More

Bank of Canada delivers final rate decision of 2025

12/9/2025 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Sheru Asnani
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Builders have given up trying to sell thousands of condo units in Toronto over the past five years, data shows, as the city’s housing market grinds almost to a complete ... More

Toronto condo projects stall as buyers stay away, leaving thousands of units frozen

12/4/2025 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Sheru Asnani
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Poll reveals growing demand for guidance amid affordability concerns and market uncertainty

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Trusted Advice Tops List of Needs for First-Time Homebuyers: Scotiabank Poll

11/28/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Sheru Asnani
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Stronger-than-expected GDP data supports a December rate hold from the Bank of Canada, but economists warn underlying weakness remains.

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BoC expected to hold in December as GDP improves - but underlying weakness lingers

11/26/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Sheru Asnani
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Strong demand among potential homebuyers and built up inventory could pave the way for a sales rebound in 2026 after a roller-coaster year plagued by economic uncertainty.

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Housing market expected to rebound in 2026 as more buyers motivated: Re/Max forecast

12/1/2025 | Posted in Ontario Real Estate by Sheru Asnani
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The Residential Construction Council of Ontario says housing starts in the Greater Toronto Area and broader Greater Golden Horseshoe region declined significantly in the first ... More

Housing starts in much of southern Ontario down in first nine months of 2025: report

12/2/2025 | Posted in Toronto News by Sheru Asnani
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Toronto’s mayor wants buyers of luxury homes to pay more tax, as a recent motion to the Executive Committee suggests raising the cost to buy Luxury Homes incrementally, ... More

Toronto's mayor wants luxury home buyers to 'chip in more'

12/3/2025 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Sheru Asnani
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In November 2025, the Greater Toronto Area housing market saw continued softness, with home sales, new listings, and average prices all lower than a year earlier as many buyers ... More

Renewed Consumer Confidence Key to Housing Market Recovery

11/17/2025 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Sheru Asnani
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Investment rose quarter-over-quarter but lagged last year, with industrial assets dominating activity

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GTA commercial real estate market at a crossroads amid continuing headwinds

11/12/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Sheru Asnani
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The central bank’s latest survey shows few market watchers are holding out on more cuts. What’s next for the mortgage market?

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Hopes of big Bank of Canada rate cuts are fading fast

11/17/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Sheru Asnani
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Economists still expect a December hold, despite sticky core readings and ongoing pressure from shelter costs.

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Cooling inflation keeps Bank of Canada on track for a rate hold despite ongoing shelter pressures

11/6/2025 | Posted in Rental Market by Sheru Asnani
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Asking rents in Canada were down 2.2% in October from a year earlier to an average of $2,105, marking the 13th straight month of annual declines.

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Average asking rents fall for 13th straight month to $2,105 in October: report

11/16/2025 | Posted in Interest Rates by Sheru Asnani
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The bank’s economists believe the rate-cut cycle is over, and that Governor Macklem could be raising rates again by the second half of 2026.

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Scotiabank says the Bank of Canada's next move will be a rate hike

11/17/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Sheru Asnani
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The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems edged up 0.9% on a month-over-month basis in October 2025, marking six monthly gains in the last seven ... More

Momentum Continues as Canadian Home Sales Rise in October

11/6/2025 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Sheru Asnani
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The Ford government is expecting to spend $470 million to give first-time Ontario homebuyers a tax break on new homes — a figure first revealed in Thursday’s fall ... More

First-time Ontario homebuyers are set to receive a major discount. Here's how to get it
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