Toronto’s record-setting existing homes market released more eye-popping results for sales and prices, but realtors say they’ll have their eye on new federal mortgage rules and their impact on the market. The Toronto Real Estate Board said Wednesday it recorded 9,925 sales through the multiple listing service in September, a 21.5 per cent increase […]
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Bank costs will increase with end of Canada’s ‘unique’ mortgage system
In toronto real estate, the days when Canada’s banks could offload much of the risk of underwriting mortgages onto taxpayers may be drawing to a close. Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau disclosed plans Monday to begin consultations on sharing the risk of mortgage default with the country’s lenders. The move was part of a […]
Major changes to Canada’s housing and mortgage lending rules
In toronto real estate, the Liberal government has announced sweeping changes aimed at ensuring Canadians aren’t taking on bigger mortgages than they can afford in an era of historically low interest rates. The changes are also meant to address concerns related to foreign buyers who buy and flip Canadian homes. Below is a breakdown […]
Money-laundering concerns in Canadian real estate
In Canadian real estate, an in-depth review of Canada’s anti-money-laundering efforts has uncovered serious concerns that organized crime is using the country’s hot real estate sector to illegally funnel cash. The report from the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force makes special note of real estate as an area of the economy with a high […]
Toronto housing market staying stronger, while Vancouver’s slowing down – TD Bank
In toronto real estate, Toronto continues to maintain its housing market momentum whiles Vancouver real estate market looks to be softening. In a report published Tuesday, TD Bank said Vancouver has started what is expected to be a modest correction, which will be reinforced by the recent implementation of the land transfer tax on […]
