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A new report suggests Canadian renters continue to face affordability challenges

Affordability challenges still plague renters despite falling prices: report

June 19, 2025 No Comments

A new report suggests Canadian renters continue to face affordability challenges even as asking rent prices have fallen this year, while those considering the leap to home ownership are taking a wait-and-see approach.

StatCan latest wealth survey shows stark disparity between homeowners, renters

October 29, 2024 No Comments

Statistics Canada’s latest financial security survey shows a stark disparity between the wealth of homeowners and renters, even as it fails to capture the true scale what’s owned by Canada’s richest families.

Prospective homebuyers waiting for sub-3.00% rates

Mortgage Digest: Prospective homebuyers waiting for sub-3% BoC rate before acting, survey shows

October 22, 2024 No Comments

A bi-weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Mortgage Digest: Bond yields fall to 2-year lows, more rate cuts to follow

August 4, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Lenders reducing average amortization lengths

Latest in mortgage news: OSFI head applauds lenders’ efforts to shorten amortization lengths

April 1, 2024 No Comments

OSFI says it is encouraged by the progress Canadian lenders have made in reducing amortization lengths of the mortgages within their portfolios.

Renters face daunting barriers in their attempts to build wealth as they're forced to devote an increasing share of their income to keeping a roof over their head, said an RBC report out Thursday.

Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

March 14, 2024 No Comments

Renters face daunting barriers in their attempts to build wealth as they’re forced to devote an increasing share of their income to keeping a roof over their head, said an RBC report out Thursday.

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