Real Estate News & Articles
3/3/2021 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Record home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continued in February as buyers remained confident in their employment situations and took advantage of ultra-low borrowing ... More

3/3/2021 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Canadian mortgage rates are beginning to inch higher for the first time since before the COVID-19 crisis, reflecting the spike in long-term bond yields, but with home loans still ... More

3/2/2021 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market Predictions by Ron Hyde
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Evan Siddall, president and chief executive officer of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp, claims no-one accurately predicted what happened. ... More

3/2/2021 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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The market saw the largest number of January sales for one property type in 15 years ... More

3/1/2021 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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CIBC Deputy Chief Economist Benjamin Tal said many Canadians aren’t prepared for a shock to their mortgage rates as a result of volatility in the bond market. ... More

2/28/2021 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Demand for expensive homes in Toronto real estate is the result of the pandemic's economic impact ... More

2/26/2021 | Posted in Home Owners by Ron Hyde
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Nearly half of Canadians aged 25 to 35 own their home; one quarter of these homeowners have purchased a property since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, while 52% say remote ... More

2/25/2021 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Most homeowners who sought deferrals for mortgages last year have seen their deferral periods end, but CMHC says the risk of these borrowers falling into arrears could ... More

2/24/2021 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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Canada's top central banker said Tuesday that the economy would continue to need monetary stimulus, likely until 2023, even though there are already signs it could be ... More

2/23/2021 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Canadian home buyers may be looking at higher mortgage rates sooner than expected. ... More

2/23/2021 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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With supply on upswing, prospective tenants face wide range of workplace choices ... More

2/22/2021 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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This year is already off to a strong start, with January home sales totalling nearly 7,000 – up more than 50 per cent year over year – and the average selling price up ... More

2/22/2021 | Posted in Home Owners by Ron Hyde
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This trend is especially apparent in Ontario, according to BMO's Sal Guatieri ... More

2/22/2021 | Posted in Canada Living by Ron Hyde
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The issues facing condo owners in BC and Alberta are starting to make their presence felt in the east. ... More

2/20/2021 | Posted in Global Real Estate Markets by Ron Hyde
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Two Canadian cities made the Top 10 list, while Hong Kong ranks as the least affordable city for the 10th consecutive year. ... More

2/19/2021 | Posted in Rental Market by Ron Hyde
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Fleeing Toronto’s downtown core for one of the nearby GTA cities won’t get you significantly cheaper rent. ... More

2/16/2021 | Posted in Industry Trends by Ron Hyde
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Paint and colors shape how we view the world around us, and how we view our homes in particular. After an unprecedented year that found many people spending more time at home than ... More

2/16/2021 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales set another all-time record in January 2021. ... More

2/16/2021 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Housing experts say the city could be sidestepping the supply problem by chasing "short-term" gains. ... More

2/15/2021 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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The suburbs surrounding Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver's are fueling an uptick in homes beginning construction and properties ready for occupancy, says Canada Mortgage and ... More

2/15/2021 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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Starts rebounded strongly from declines in December, says CMHC's chief economist. The trend in housing starts was 244,963 units in January 2021, up from 238,747 units in ... More

2/14/2021 | Posted in Home Buyers by Ron Hyde
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The share of renters who are planning to buy has quadrupled, and what they want to buy is changing. ... More


2/13/2021 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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With COVID-19 finally entering the preliminary stages of defeat, there is hope that the uncertainty plaguing much of the commercial sector – industrial and multi-family ... More

2/12/2021 | Posted in Home Buyers by Ron Hyde
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Immigration to Canada fell to the lowest level since 1998. ... More

2/12/2021 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Housing Market by Ron Hyde
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More and more, what your parents make determines what you will make. ... More

2/10/2021 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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A Toronto budget briefing note reveals that the city could yield an additional $18.7 million in revenue this year—if city council is willing to implement a luxury home tax. ... More

2/10/2021 | Posted in Commercial Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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A recent survey indicates that 57 per cent of CRE execs active in the office sector believe their tenants will downsize. ... More

2/8/2021 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Toronto Real Estate Market is on fire as January home sales amounted to 6,928 – up by more than 50 per cent compared to January 2020. This strong start to 2021 included ... More

2/8/2021 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Ron Hyde
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Canada’s largest housing market got off to a roaring start this year, as Toronto home sales continued to surge in January, led by activity in the condo market. ... More
