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Bank of Canada Cuts Rates Again

Good Morning! Today, the Bank of Canada lowered its key rate to 4.5% from 4.75%, marking its second cut in a row. This move aims to ease inflation and address economic growth concerns by considering the broader economic picture, not just inflation. With global supply chains improving and economic growth slowing, high interest rates have kept consumer spending in check. The Bank of Canada is now taking...

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How organized crime has mortgaged or sold at least 30 GTA homes without owners’ knowledge

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...

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Canada’s housing market is stronger than it looks

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...

Toronto region housing prices could rise 5 per cent in 2020

Ontario needs 1.5 million homes

Yesterday, Minister Steve Clark and the Ontario Government released the much-anticipated report from the Housing Affordability Task Force. The report highlighted that Ontario needs to build 1.5 million homes to meet demand and address the affordability crisis. OREA had asked the Province to create this Task Force and we had a direct role in drafting many of the recommendations, with our own CEO, Tim...

Municipal Land Transfer Tax Increase NOT Implemented

Municipal Land Transfer Tax Increase NOT Implemented TRREB is applauding Toronto City Council for listening to the concerns we expressed, and deciding to not implement an increase to the Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) on homes priced over $2 million. City Council directed staff to conduct a comprehensive study of all revenue tools and options for Toronto, instead of just focusing on the MLTT. We...

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