Here’s how much Ontario home prices have dropped (or climbed) since the last federal election With Canadians set to go to the polls today, the election has somehow become a little less about domestic issues and more about existential threats–namely tariffs and annexation threats levelled by U.S. President Donald Trump. However, while many Canadians are voting for the candidate they...

  With the significant snowfall, we are reminding residents to make sure their gas meters and utility vents are clear of snow and ice. Keeping these vents clear allows Carbon Monoxide and other fumes to exhaust outside instead of backing up into the...

The Bank of Canada's recent and anticipated rate cuts in 2025 are expected to influence home buying in several ways, primarily by improving affordability and stimulating demand. However, the extent of the impact depends on various factors, including the pace of rate cuts, economic conditions, and potential external risks like U.S. tariffs. Here's a detailed breakdown:   1. Lower Borrowing Costs...

The federal government is delaying its multibillion-dollar plan to hike taxes on capital gains, a move that clears up uncertainty heading into tax season but could worsen the fiscal bottom line for both Ottawa and the provinces. The major policy was first announced in the federal budget in April, 2024, which set an implementation date of June 25 of that year. However, Parliament had yet to approve...

The federal government hopes to make home ownership more accessible to first-time buyers with new mortgage rules that took effect Dec. 15. Originally announced in September, the new rules enacted by the federal finance ministry aim to boost affordability for first-time millennial and generation Z buyers. Here are some key points. New price cap aims to boost affordability As of Dec. 15, the federal...