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BoC Holds Rates at 2.75%, Signals Possible Rate Cuts Later in 2025
BoC keeps the key rate at 2.75% on July 30 amid signs of economic resilience, while signaling possible rate cuts later in 2025.
Can NRIs Buy Property in Canada? Mortgage Rules Explained
NRIs can buy property in Canada, but mortgage approval depends on your residency status. Here's how PRs, newcomers, and non-residents are treated — and what documents you'll need.
CMHC Rental Insight: Housing Starts Rise Driven by Rentals, Not Ownership
Ron Butler says CMHC’s latest data shows housing starts are being driven by rental units, not owner-occupied homes. Here's what that means for affordability and future supply.
Pineapple Financial Files for Relisting on NYSE American
Canadian mortgage tech firm Pineapple Financial has filed for relisting on the NYSE American exchange. The move aims to attract U.S. investment and scale its broker technology platform.
Survey: 70% of Buyers Now Rely on Help with Down Payments
A new MPC survey shows 70% of Canadian first-time buyers now need financial assistance to cover their down payment. Here's how affordability pressures are changing buyer behaviour.
BoC Forecast: Mortgage Renewals in 2025 Could Increase Payments by 10%
According to a new Bank of Canada forecast, mortgage renewals through early 2026 could bring average payment increases of 10%. Here’s who’s most affected—and how to prepare.
BoC Warns Majority Face Payment Hike at Renewal
बैंक ऑफ कनाडा की एक विश्लेषणात्मक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, वर्ष 2025–26 में रिन्यू हो रही मॉर्गेज की लगभग 60% किश्तों में वृद्धि होगी, जिनमें अधिकांश पांच-साल के फिक्स्ड-रेट वाले होंगें।
Even Top Brokers Are Nervous About the Future of Homeownership
Veteran broker Ron Butler says even he’s worried about the future of housing in Canada. Here’s what his viral tweet reveals—and what it means for average buyers.
June Housing Starts Up 0.4% — Trend Strengthens
CMHC reports a 0.4% rise in national housing starts for June 2025, with a strong 6-month trend driven by urban multi-unit construction in Vancouver.
Vancouver Housing Leads National Starts Surge
National housing starts in Canada edged up 0.4% in June 2025 — but the real story is Vancouver, where multi-unit construction is driving the bulk of the growth.
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