Affordability continues to be a challenge in housing, and a new report from the National Association of Home Builders shows how that’s influencing both buyers and builders in 2026. Home…
Read more Housing trends in 2026: What builders are seeing – Houston Agent MagazineAs the federal government shutdown drags on, Maryland Realtors warns of growing uncertainty in the housing market. From delays in flood insurance to paused USDA loans, buyers and…
Read more Home sales and the government shutdown: What buyers and sellers need to know – WTOP NewsIn 2018, the stress test was expanded to include buyers with more than a 20% down payment (those with uninsured mortgages). Since then, all Canadian home buyers applying…
Read more The Canadian mortgage stress test, explained“The stress test was introduced to add a margin of safety to ensure borrowers could make their payments if they faced a change in circumstances—such as if interest…
Read more The Canadian mortgage stress test, explainedA report by TD economist Rishi Sondhi said sales activity hasn’t been absorbing supply fast enough, with July condo resales in the GTA down 25% from pre-pandemic levels.…
Read more High borrowing costs, record completions lead to condo oversupply – MoneySenseLandsea Homes Corporation announced it has sold all of its homes at Greenfield Village in Davenport near Disney in Central Florida. The Greenfield Village master-planned community is located…
Read more Landsea Homes Sells Out at Greenfield Village near Disney in Central FloridaLate last year, changes to Ontario’s real estate legislation, the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA), came into effect, making open bidding legal in Ontario. (Real estate…
Read more Open bidding in Ontario: Game-changer or business as usual? – MoneySenseBut if you have some flexibility around where to live, there are cities and neighbourhoods in Canada where homes can be had for less than seven figures—lots of…
Read more Where to buy a home for under $1 million in Canada – MoneySenseFor most Canadians, using a broker is the wisest choice to save money, as they have access to a wider selection of products and should have more experience…
Read more Mortgage broker vs. bank—which will save you more money? – MoneySenseFor more information on real estate trends and the top neighbourhoods in each region, as well as insights on the top-ranked regions nationally, return to the national page…
Read more Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2024: Neighbourhood data – MoneySenseBest places to buy real estate in Vancouver In the table below, you’ll find the best Vancouver neighbourhoods for real estate purchases. To view all the data, slide…
Read more Best places to buy real estate in Vancouver – MoneySenseBetween December and January, the benchmark home prices in Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam increased by about 3% and 2%, respectively. In Port Moody, the benchmark home price dipped…
Read more Best places to buy real estate in Metro Vancouver – MoneySenseTop three neighbourhoods in York Region 1. Vinegar Hill, Markham Nestled in Markham, Vinegar Hill is encompassed by Highway 7 to the north, Highway 407 to the south,…
Read more Best places to buy real estate in the Greater Toronto Area – MoneySenseBest places to buy real estate in Halifax In the table below, you’ll find the top Halifax neighbourhoods for real estate purchases. To view all the data, slide…
Read more Best places to buy real estate in Halifax in 2024 – MoneySense17. 2011: Google released Google Wallet in the U.S., three years before Apple Pay even popped up on our iPhones. Over the next decade, Google tested many versions…
Read more Top financial innovations of the last 25 years – MoneySenseWhat are your options if you find yourself in this situation? Let’s look at the intricacies of buying a pre-construction home in Canada, why some buyers are having…
Read more Buying pre-construction: What if your home is worth less than you paid? – MoneySenseFortunately, there are a number of ways to save for a down payment on your first home, including the first home savings account (FHSA). This registered account was…
Read more Your FHSA timeline: What to invest in and when – MoneySenseLoan,Contract and residential investment concept. Contract of loan and estate agreement for investor … [+] or buyer to sign for getting approval form the bank. getty As a…
Read more Thinking About Overpricing Your Home? You’re Playing Russian RouletteThe numbers: Construction on new American homes jumped 21.7% in May, as homebuilders ramp up building single-family homes to meet strong demand from buyers. Housing starts rose to…
Read more U.S. housing starts surge as builders rev up single-family home construction in May, while a housing shortage drags on
