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Rental Markets Are Easing in Some Canadian Cities, but Affordability Gains Are Uneven

by ingmin | Sep 30, 2026 | Housing & Mortgages

What rising vacancies and record rental construction mean for tenants Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says purpose-built rental construction is at an all-time high, while vacancy rates are rising and rent growth is slowing in parts of Canada. That does...

First-Time Home Buyers Can Now Claim Up to $50,000 Back on a New Home

by ingmin | Sep 29, 2026 | Housing & Mortgages

The New Federal Rebate Could Cut the Cost of a Qualifying New Home by as Much as $50,000 First-time home buyers in Canada can now apply for a federal GST/HST rebate worth as much as $50,000 when buying or building a qualifying new home. The size of the rebate depends...

Mortgage Renewals Are Costing Canadians $375 More a Month on Average

by ingmin | Sep 29, 2026 | Housing & Mortgages

What CMHC’s Latest Data Means If Your Mortgage Is Coming Up for Renewal A mortgage renewal is becoming significantly more expensive for many Canadian homeowners. CMHC’s 2026 Mortgage Consumer Survey found that among mortgage holders facing higher payments...

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