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8/6/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market conditions tightened in July 2026 compared the same month a year earlier. Home sales edged slightly lower over that period, while ... More

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8/4/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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The number of Canadian bank mortgages at least 90 days past due reached the highest count in more than a decade. ... More

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7/31/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Statistics Canada data puts Q2 growth on track to outpace the central bank's own projections ... More

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7/23/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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A new report says the sector is showing signs of stability across Canada at the midway point of the year as enthusiasm tempers, but new tariffs announced by the U.S. this week ... More

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7/22/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Bashar Mahfooth
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While CREA sees a milder pace of activity ahead than expected, others say there’s cause for mild optimism – even though challenges are continuing ... More

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7/21/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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BMO expects the Bank of Canada to remain firmly on hold this year, but says worsening trade relations with the U.S. could put rate cuts back in play. ... More

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7/16/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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Economists, lenders and real estate experts weigh in on the Bank of Canada's July 15 rate decision ... More

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7/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bashar Mahfooth
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The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems edged up a further 0.5% on a month-over-month basis in June 2026. This builds on the 5.5% jump recorded in May and ... More

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7/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bashar Mahfooth
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Royal LePage says it is raising its national housing price forecast for this year as demand continues to outpace supply in some regions. ... More

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7/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada held interest rates steady for a sixth consecutive meeting as policymakers see the economy rebounding and oil price-driven inflation fading. ... More

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7/3/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market conditions continued to improve in June, with sales growing quite strongly year-over-year while new listings declined over the same ... More

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6/29/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bashar Mahfooth
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RBC Economics reports the national affordability measure has fallen but warns the pace of progress may be slowing ... More

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6/18/2026 | Posted in Home Buyers by Bashar Mahfooth
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New StatCan data shows immigrants are buying homes faster even as affordability challenges mount ... More

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6/17/2026 | Posted in Luxury Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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A new report shows surging high-end sales in smaller markets and a double-digit drop elsewhere ... More

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6/16/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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A ceasefire between the United States and Iran is sending oil prices lower — and that has direct implications for Canadian mortgage borrowers. ... More

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6/16/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bashar Mahfooth
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The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems increased 5.5% on a month-over-month basis in May 2026. ... More

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6/10/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. ... More

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6/9/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Bank of Canada's June 10 decision is shaping up to be one of its quietest yet. ... More

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6/9/2026 | Posted in Rental Market by Bashar Mahfooth
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Landlords across Canada are now dangling two months of free rent to fill empty units, the sharpest signal yet that the country's 20-month rent slide still has room to run. ... More

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6/3/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Greater Toronto Area housing market continued to gain momentum in May, posting its third consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth and suggesting that buyer confidence ... More

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6/3/2026 | Posted in Ontario Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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The Ontario government has opened applications for a new funding initiative designed to lower construction costs and help speed up the delivery of new housing across the province. ... More

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5/26/2026 | Posted in Financial Health by Bashar Mahfooth
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Canadian households are showing a growing divide between those successfully managing debt and those reaching a financial breaking point. ... More

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5/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Bashar Mahfooth
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Canada's housing market inched forward in April, but the gains were shadowed by surging oil prices, geopolitical turbulence from the conflict in Iran, and the spectre of a ... More

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5/15/2026 | Posted in New Developments by Bashar Mahfooth
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A 17% monthly surge in housing starts offers brokers a cautious signal, but the pipeline remains constrained. ... More

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5/14/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Bashar Mahfooth
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Canadian home sales edged higher in April, offering a modest sign of spring momentum in a housing market that has struggled to regain traction through much of 2026. Still, the ... More

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5/7/2026 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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Ontario's commercial real estate market has undergone a significant structural shift over the past five years, according to new data from the Municipal Property Assessment ... More

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5/5/2026 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Bashar Mahfooth
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Home sales in April 2026 rose compared to last year, while the number of listings declined, tightening the GTA market. However, average prices still slipped slightly, as buyers ... More

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