Lower interest rates can make it easier for people to buy a home.
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Why mortgage defaults don't help predict a housing correction
Mortgage delinquencies and defaults are terrible predictors of housing market corrections.
Is consumer confidence a good predictor of economic performance?
Consumer confidence is a valuable tool for predicting economic growth but a poor predictor of home values.
The Real Estate Cycle: Are we entering recession?
We are entering the third stage of the real estate cycle characterized by hyper-supply stage. During this stage, investors should be cautious and many would-be buyers step aside to the sidelines.
Canadian Confidence in the Real Estate Market Plumets
Less than 20% of Canadians believe home prices will be higher in 6 months. Find out the key reasons why Canadians have lost confidence in what they used to believe was the “safest investment” available.
When will Baby Boomers Downsize
Many Baby Boomers might choose to sell in 2023. Here are five key drivers of boomers’ decision to downsize and potentially add a lot of housing supply to the market.
Why are home prices in Hamilton falling?
We've seen a lot of changes in the Hamilton housing market over the last few years. The impact of the pandemic-induced low interest rates pushed demand through the roof. Now, a near tripling of mortgage rates has contributed to falling home prices.
Why is the Toronto property market dropping so quickly?
The combination of higher borrowing costs, economic uncertainty, rising supply of active listings, and government policies aimed at cooling the housing market have all contributed to the rapid drop in property values in Toronto. However, it's important to keep in mind that the real estate market is complex and that the impact of these factors can vary from area to area.