Real Estate News & Articles
3/5/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell last month, along with new listings and average selling prices, as TRREB believes potential buyers are waiting for the market to bottom ... More
3/4/2026 | Posted in Foreign Buyers by Ron Hyde
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With an overwhelming percentage of Canadians supporting the policy, don’t expect a reversal anytime soon. ... More
3/3/2026 | Posted in Rental Market by Ron Hyde
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Stabilizing rents in 2026 could give way to a sharper squeeze on supply ... More
3/3/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Recent federal mortgage rule changes are already expanding the reach of Canada’s insured mortgage market, with mortgage insurers pointing to a surge in first-time buyer ... More
3/3/2026 | Posted in Ontario Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Ontarians are increasingly likely to blame government-imposed costs – not just market forces – for making housing unaffordable, according to new polling released by ... More
3/2/2026 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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The Bank of Canada opened the door to future rate hikes even in a soft economy, a message that underscores just how uncertain the path ahead remains for mortgage borrowers. ... More
2/26/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Widespread return-to-work mandates are sparking “renewed demand” for office space in major Canadian cities, a new report indicates. ... More
2/24/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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January sales slumped 80% below the 10-year average as Toronto's housing market slowdown continued ... More
2/24/2026 | Posted in Canada Living by Ron Hyde
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Canadians took on more mortgage debt last year, with the total debt hovering close to $2 trillion in 2025, a report by Equifax Canada shows. ... More
2/18/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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The Canadian Real Estate Association reports that January home sales dropped 16.2% year over year and 5.8% from December (seasonally adjusted), largely due to a major winter storm ... More
2/17/2026 | Posted in Ontario Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Ontario’s homebuilding industry showed signs of life in the first month of the year, with housing starts finally improving after years of persistent decline in the face of ... More
2/13/2026 | Posted in Home Sellers by Ron Hyde
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Rising delinquencies made renewal decisions far less forgiving ... More
2/12/2026 | Posted in Toronto News by Ron Hyde
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The city's pace of mortgage delinquencies has surged ahead of the rest of the country, despite remaining low by historical standards ... More
2/12/2026 | Posted in Mortgage Advice by Ron Hyde
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Getting your mortgage renewed can be stressful for some homeowners, but getting a non-renewal from your lender can take that stress to a whole new level. ... More
2/11/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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Governing Council’s latest hold left the next move wide open for March ... More
2/10/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Ron Hyde
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Forecasters sees gradual rebound ahead as affordability kept buyers on edge ... More
2/10/2026 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Prices are still sliding – but lower rents and weaker demand are keeping investors away from the market ... More
2/10/2026 | Posted in New Developments by Ron Hyde
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Supply crisis set to worsen in coming years as national housing agency highlights challenges ahead ... More
2/9/2026 | Posted in Rental Market by Ron Hyde
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Asking rents in Canada fell two per cent year-over-year in January to an average of $2,057, marking the 16th consecutive month of annual rent decreases. ... More
2/4/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) 2026 Market Outlook and Year in Review report highlights a housing market shaped by improved buyer choice and affordability, ... More
2/1/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Morningstar DBRS says mortgage portfolios should hold up in 2026 despite a soft housing market, while warning that rising variable-rate use and Alt-A exposure are key areas to ... More
1/30/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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Canada’s economy looked to have stalled heading into year‑end, and that has forecasters leaning harder toward a Bank of Canada rate freeze that could stretch through ... More
1/29/2026 | Posted in Home Buyers by Ron Hyde
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OSFI offered no new direction on the qualifying rate, but reiterated that loan-to-income caps for uninsured mortgages remain in place and opened a new six-month consultation tied ... More
1/28/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Ron Hyde
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The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate steady to begin the year, keeping that trendsetting rate unchanged as it weighs up the economic outlook for 2026. ... More
1/16/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Return-to-office mandates are having a major impact on leasing, as vacancy has dropped in the majority of markets nationwide, according to a new report. ... More
1/16/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Ron Hyde
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The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has updated its 2026 forecast for home sales activity and average home prices via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems ... More
1/16/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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After a bumpy few years for Canada’s commercial real estate market, experts in the space are seeing cautious cause for optimism in 2026 and some signs that a better year ... More
1/15/2026 | Posted in Ontario News by Ron Hyde
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Province says inclusionary zoning deters construction, opposition says affordable units sorely needed ... More
1/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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Canadian home sales dipped 2.7% month over month in December 2025. For the full year, MLS® transactions totalled 470,314 units, down 1.9% from 2024, reflecting a volatile year ... More

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