Canadian real estate and stocks offer different investment returns. Over the past 10 years, Canadian stocks returned about 8.53% annually, while U.S. stocks returned 13.89%. Residential real estate appreciated around 5.52% annually, with rental income adding 2-3%, leading to comparable high single-digit returns when leveraged. A balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds may match rental property returns,...
In 2025, Canada's real estate market shows cautious buyer demand with improved affordability and stable prices. Fredericton, NB tops the best places to buy due to low prices and strong appreciation. Calgary offers economic opportunities with growing neighborhoods, while Saint John, NB remains affordable with rising prices. Western cities like Edmonton and Regina see notable sales growth, reflecting...
Canada's housing market hit its lowest point in nearly three years, with falling home sales. The Bank of Canada is expected to be cautious, holding off on rate cuts despite economic volatility....
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Home sales forecast revised to 482,673 for 2025, down from 8.6% growth projected in January. March sales dropped 9.3% yearly, marking the weakest March since 2009 amid rate and tariff uncertainty....
Nova Scotia will receive $170 million from the federal government over 10 years through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to support housing infrastructure projects. The funding will help accelerate projects involving drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure. Details on specific allocations will be announced as the province identifies priority projects. Some funds may...
Mortgage affordability improved in seven of 13 Canadian cities due to falling home prices and stable borrowing costs. Hamilton saw the biggest improvement, with home prices dropping to $801,400 and monthly mortgage payments decreasing by $49. Toronto and Vancouver also saw price declines but remain costly. Conversely, Regina, Montreal, Victoria, Halifax, Ottawa, and Winnipeg experienced rising home...
Canada’s spring housing market is slowing due to economic uncertainty and U.S. tariff concerns affecting buyers and sellers. Home sales dropped 9.8% in Mid-Q1, with prices declining 3.3% and new listings falling 12.7%....
Canada faces weak home sales, slowing growth, and uncertainty—but rental prices are sharply rising instead. Purpose-built rentals, once cheaper, now nearly match condo rents due to aggressive institutional profit strategies....
Average asking rents in Canada dropped by 4.8% in Mid-Q1, reaching their lowest level since July 2023. Despite declines, rents remain 5.2% higher than in 2023 and 16.9% above pre-COVID levels....