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Why Toronto's land transfer tax makes less sense than ever
Municipal cash grab is making a moribund housing market even less efficient
via Financial Post (Real Estate)
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Is the down payment an outdated test for prospective B.C. homebuyers?
The traditional school of thought when it comes to homeownership is saving up for a down payment, but for prospective homebuyers in B.C., that may be an outdated qualifier. While the down payment itself is still an impor...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
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Canadians most likely to give up on homeownership, survey says
More than half or 56% of Canadians who don't own a home say they don't expect to ever own one
via Financial Post (Real Estate)
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This BC Masterplan Has Buyers (Finally) Stepping Out From The Sidelines
For the past couple of years, purchasing a home has felt like a bet very few have wanted to make. From shifting market dynamics to panic-inducing headlines, there's a slew of reasons the sidelines have been the preferred...
via STOREYS
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Toronto Rolls Out Free Pre-Approved Plans For Fourplexes, Sixplexes
Toronto property owners looking to add homes to their lots can now start from a set of drawings the City is offering for free.The City has announced four multiplex designs for its Pre-Approved Building Plans Program, whi...
via STOREYS
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MLTT Relief is a Significant Step Forward for Homebuyers in Toronto
Toronto residents continue to express concern about how municipalities raise revenue, and the Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) remains a top concern. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is calling on municip...
via TRREB
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Everything you need to know about these stunning Excel Homes for sale in Chestermere
If you’ve been looking for a brand new home in the Calgary area, Excel Homes has officially arrived in Bridgeport, Chestermere, with a collection of thoughtfully designed duplexes and laned homes. Duplexes start from the...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
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More than one in three mortgage holders report financial difficulty
New housing survey data show more homeowners struggling with higher payments, even as recent first-time buyers remain less likely than other owners to be in core housing need.
via Canadian Mortgage Trends
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Pierre Poilievre joins Ron Butler for housing, homeownership discussion
The Conservative leader joined mortgage broker Ron Butler for a wide-ranging discussion on housing affordability, development costs and the federal government’s approach to homeownership.
via Canadian Mortgage Trends
Garry Marr
Should you buy a house in the middle of a trade war?
Markets may have bottomed in some regions, but job security and interest rates could trump other factors
via Financial Post (Real Estate)
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3 reasons new homebuyers and investors are loving this Metro Vancouver community
So, you’ve decided to set roots in Metro Vancouver. Now the question is: where to begin? For your first home, it’s nice to have something on the more affordable side without sacrificing comfort or location, which is why...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
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Canada’s Credit Crunch: Peak Homebuyer Defaults & Renter Insolvencies Soar
The bill for Canada’s housing bubble is finally landing, and many can’t afford to pay it. TransUnion credit data shows consumer credit is expanding aggressively in Q2 2026. The growth isn’t due to confidence-inspired bor...
via Better Dwelling
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Canada’s First-Time Home Buyers Need To Be Rich, RBC Makes 8th Bottom Call
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Real Estate Bubble: First-Time Buyers Need To Be Among Top Earners First-time home buyers need to be among the wealthiest households in...
via Better Dwelling
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Canada’s Real Estate Bubble: First-Time Buyers Need To Be Among Top Earners
Earning a healthy, middle-class income? Good for you, but odds are slanted against you when it comes to ever owning a home in Canada these days. Statistics Canada’s Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP) looked at fi...
via Better Dwelling
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Canadian Homebuyers Need Incomes To Double, Foreign Investment Risks
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Foreign Investment Surge Isn’t Confidence, It’s A Looming Debt Crisis Canada has seen a surge in foreign investment, but is it the vote...
via Better Dwelling
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Canadian Homebuyers Need Nearly Double The Median Income To Buy
Canadian housing affordability continues to improve, but it remains far from affordable. National Bank Financial’s (NBF) Housing Affordability Index improved in Q2 2026. The bank’s data shows a record-long streak of impr...
via Better Dwelling
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Where to find Vancouver homeownership advice that actually works for you
Buying a home in Vancouver isn’t impossible. Yes, you read that right. Having a solid grasp on your finances and advice you can trust are key in locking down a mortgage solution that works for you, but that leaves the qu...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
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You may still qualify as a first-time homebuyer, even if you’ve owned before
Federal programs, mortgage-insurance rules and provincial tax rebates use different definitions, meaning previous ownership does not always disqualify a buyer.
via Canadian Mortgage Trends
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Finding the Right Home Starts With a Clear Checklist
A home search can begin with one exciting sentence: “Let’s go see what’s out there.” Without a clear sense of your priorities, however, “what’s out there” can quickly become a blur of kitchen islands, ceiling heights, pa...
via TRREB
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How to buy a house with a credit card
Robert McLister: With minimal debt and a solid income, it sometimes works
via Financial Post (Real Estate)
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Edmonton homebuyers have a nearly two-year head start on Calgary
While housing in Edmonton remains far more affordable than in Calgary, it’s still taking would-be buyers longer to save for a down payment than it did a few years ago. The new data comes from real estate platform Zoocasa...
via Daily Hive Urbanized
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Mortgage broker share rises to 38%, hits 48% among recent first-time buyers: MPC
New MPC research finds broker use increased across buyer groups and regions in 2025, while more borrowers sought advice alongside competitive rates.
via Canadian Mortgage Trends
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Eby compares condo-purchase plan to “liquidation” at below construction costs
British Columbia Premier David Eby says a joint federal-provincial plan to convert unsold condominiums into affordable housing would be like buying something "on liquidation."
via Canadian Mortgage Trends
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37% of recent first-time buyers regret the size of mortgage they took on, says new report
A renewal wave is putting borrowers managing higher payments under pressure, according to a Mortgage Professionals Canada report
via Financial Post (Real Estate)
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