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Brandon Nicholas || June 06, 2025

BoC holds rates steady, but more cuts could be on the way

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 2.75% this week, delivering its second consecutive pause as it weighs the impact of persistent inflation and new trade-related risks. The...

Brandon Nicholas || May 29, 2025

GST rebate gives first-time buyers up to $50,000 off new homes

First-time buyers now have one more reason to consider a new build. The federal government has announced a new GST rebate that could save eligible buyers up to $50,000 on homes valued up to $1.5...

Brandon Nicholas || April 01, 2025

How to prepare your home for the spring real estate market

The arrival of spring typically brings renewed activity in Canada’s housing market. Longer days and warmer temperatures tend to draw both buyers and sellers back into the real estate...

Brandon Nicholas || February 20, 2025

Housing activity weakened in face of rising uncertainty over tariffs: CREA

Canadian home sales in January were up 11% compared to a year earlier, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). On a monthly basis, however, sales were down 3.3%, with much of...