Definition: A gifted down payment is a financial gift from immediate family members for a home purchase. Requirements: The funds must be a gift, with no expectation of repayment, often needing a signed gift letter....
Canada's housing market is experiencing challenges, with mortgage delinquencies over 90 days rising to 0.19% in Q2 2024. Alternative lending sectors are under more strain, with delinquencies at 1.15%. Additionally, 5% of single-family home borrowers are over 60 days behind on payments. With 1.2 million mortgages up for renewal in 2025, financial strain may grow despite recent rate cuts. The CMHC...
Bank of Canada Position Forecast for End of 2024: 3.75% Forecast for End of 2025: 2.75% Market Expectations: Quarter-point cut in October, with a chance of a half-point move....
Canada's real estate market faces challenges like high interest rates, construction costs, and labor shortages, but there are signs of optimism for 2025. The PwC Canada and ULI report highlights opportunities in distressed real estate, generative AI, and emerging asset classes such as data centers and cold storage. Sustainability is becoming essential due to climate risks, and foreign investors are...
Canadian housing market remains sluggish, despite the beginning of the monetary policy easing cycle in 2024. Interest rates are expected to decline later this year and into 2025, improving affordability for buyers....
Welcome to Parkhill Terrace, a beautifully appointed condo in Clayton Park's prime location! This charming unit is perfectly positionedwithin walking distance of top-rated schools, major bus routes, shopping centers, grocery stores, amenities, and the Canada Games Centre,offering a lifestyle of utmost convenience.This inviting condo features a bright,...
Real estate crowdfunding allows individuals to pool funds, investing in properties they can't afford alone. This investment method democratizes access to high-value properties, enabling participation in significant real estate deals....
The Real Estate services market is projected to grow at a 5% CAGR from 2024 to 2031. Urbanization and population growth drive strong demand for housing and commercial spaces in real estate....
Economists predict the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates to 2% or lower due to ongoing economic weakness. Following a recent 50-basis-point cut, the benchmark rate stands at 3.75%. Analysts highlight concerns such as excess supply, low GDP growth forecasts, and rising unemployment, which is expected to reach 7%. The Bank's neutral rate is estimated between 2.25% and 3.25%, indicating that...
Canada’s inflation rate hit the central bank's 2% target in August, fuelling rate cut expectations. Consumer prices fell by 0.2% MoM, with annual inflation easing from 2.5% to 2%....