December 2024

Canadian Housing Surge Anticipated for Early 2025

Sales Growth: Home resales in Canada are projected to rise by nearly 8% in Q1 and 4% in Q2, driven by falling mortgage rates. Price Increases: Home prices are expected to grow about 3% in Q1 and an additional 2% in Q2, as demand intensifies....

Rising Renewals Could Trigger Wave of Home Listings in 2025

Over a million Canadian homeowners will face higher interest rates when renewing their mortgages in 2025, as many initially secured loans at rates below 1%. About 1.2 million fixed-rate mortgages are due for renewal, potentially increasing housing market listings as financially stressed homeowners sell. Rising mortgage defaults and foreclosures are evident, with delinquency rates for single-family homes...