A private investigation firm working for a title insurance company says a handful of organized crime groups are behind a string of real-estate frauds in the GTA — where at least 30 homes have either been sold or mortgaged without the real owners' knowledge. (Cole Burston/Bloomberg) A year ago, Melissa Walsh says police assured her family it only happened to them. Fraudsters nearly sold her great...

Why Canada’s housing market is stronger than it looks – and recovery is just around the corner Naomi Oliver January 21, 2023   It’s hard to imagine the housing market being any weaker than what we’re going through right now. But the market is stronger than it looks. And that will become clear later this year and next. However, pessimism is inevitable. Finally, since...

The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 3¼%, with the Bank Rate at 3½% and the deposit rate at 3¼%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. The global and Canadian economies are evolving broadly in line with the Bank’s July projection. The effects of COVID-19 outbreaks, ongoing supply disruptions, and the war in Ukraine continue to dampen...

The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1½%, with the Bank Rate at 1¾% and the deposit rate at 1½%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening (QT). Inflation globally and in Canada continues to rise, largely driven by higher prices for energy and food. In Canada, CPI inflation reached 6.8% for the month of April – well above the Bank’s...

Ontario Government announces key changes to Real Estate & Business Broker Act effective next year New rules aim to increase consumer confidence and protection RECO is pleased to announce that the provincial government is making important changes to the law that governs real estate registrants (agents and brokerages) in Ontario. The changes will strengthen consumer protection and raise consumer...