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Jun 19, 2025, 03:30 ET Waiting in the wings: Renters continue to eye path to home ownership, watching for deeper drops in interest rates and home price declines

More than 1 in 4 renters in Canada say they considered buying a property prior to signing their current lease Highlights: 54% of renters in Canada say they plan to purchase a property in the future;...

May 27, 2025, 03:30 ET The new real estate reality for retirees: Exiting the workforce with mortgage debt

Nearly a third of Canadians retiring within the next two years say they won't have their home paid off Highlights: Three in ten Canadians (29%) planning to retire within the next two years say they...

Apr 15, 2025, 03:30 ET A tale of two markets: Real estate activity trending up in Canada's more affordable regions, treading water in the most expensive

Greater regions of Toronto and Vancouver record modest price declines amid stalled activity in Q1, while values in regional markets in Quebec, the Prairies and Atlantic Canada continue to appreciate...

Apr 15, 2025, 03:30 ET Quebecers most optimistic about the Canadian economy: Royal LePage survey

Forecast maintained for 2025: Royal LePage expects prices to rise 7%, despite uncertain economic environment First quarter highlights: In the first quarter of 2025, the weighted median price of a...

Mar 26, 2025, 03:30 ET Real estate demand in Quebec's recreational markets continues to grow, despite economic uncertainty

Two-thirds of Royal LePage experts in Quebec expect Canada-U.S. tariff war to have a moderate impact on activity in the recreational market Highlights: The weighted median price of a single-family...

Mar 26, 2025, 03:30 ET Canada's recreational housing market proves resilient amidst economic chaos

National median house price forecast to increase 4.0% in Canada's recreational real estate market in 2025, as limited supply gives prices upward momentum Highlights: Canada's provincial recreational...

Feb 20, 2025, 03:30 ET More than half of Canadians renewing a mortgage this year expect their monthly payment to increase: Royal LePage® Survey

1 in 10 are considering downsizing, relocating to a more affordable region or renting out a portion of their home to combat higher borrowing costs Highlights: 57% of Canadians whose mortgage is...

Jan 14, 2025, 03:30 ET Rates, regulations and renewed demand: Driving revival of Canada's real estate market despite economic and political uncertainty

National housing market activity gained momentum in final quarter of 2024, resulting in moderate price gains Fourth-quarter highlights: The national aggregate home price rose 3.8% year over year in...

Dec 05, 2024, 03:30 ET Canadian property price appreciation set for a return to long-term norms in 2025

Royal LePage® predicts declining interest rates and new lending rules will bring buyers back to the market next year Highlights: Royal LePage is forecasting the aggregate price of a home in Canada...

Nov 14, 2024, 03:30 ET Interest rate cuts spark real estate optimism for 2025 in Canada's top ski destinations

As falling rates reassure consumers, aspiring recreational homebuyers will firm up purchase plans, Royal LePage predicts Royal LePage® is forecasting a 7.5% increase in single-family home prices over ...

Oct 10, 2024, 03:30 ET Real estate rebound: Canada's sluggish housing markets in recovery mode following third straight interest rate cut

Further rate decreases expected to set the stage for an early spring market Third-quarter highlights: The national aggregate home price rose a modest 1.6% year over year in Q3 2024, and decreased...

Sep 19, 2024, 03:30 ET Luxury Landscape: Brisk activity expected this fall across Canada's high-end real estate markets

Confidence in stabilization of Canada's economy driving sales in this small yet resilient segment of the real estate market Highlights: Halifax's luxury real estate market recorded highest...

Aug 22, 2024, 03:30 ET Despite affordability challenges, majority of young Canadians see home ownership as a worthwhile investment

Gen Z and young millennials are prioritizing saving, building good credit and reducing discretionary spending to achieve goal of home ownership Highlights: 84% of Canadians aged 18-38 believe that...

Jul 11, 2024, 03:30 ET The spring market that never was: Canadian real estate remains in prolonged catch-up period as buyers idle on the sidelines

Further interest rate cuts required to increase purchasing power and improve consumer confidence Second-quarter highlights: National aggregate home price rose 1.9% year over year in Q2 2024; up 1.5%...

Jun 20, 2024, 03:30 ET More than a quarter of renters in Canada plan to purchase a home within the next two years

Among those who expect to continue renting, insufficient income noted as greatest hurdle to home ownership amid tight competition in supply-strapped market Highlights: 27% of renters plan to buy a...

May 29, 2024, 03:30 ET Half of residents in Canada's largest urban centres eyeing move to more affordable real estate markets

Quebec City and Edmonton top choices for relocation; cost of living and proximity to nature among driving factors Highlights: Thunder Bay tops the list of most affordable cities in Canada Of the 15...

Apr 12, 2024, 03:30 ET Royal LePage upgrades national year-end home price forecast as Canadian real estate market hits 'critical tipping point'

In 2024, Greater Toronto and Montreal home price appreciation expected to outpace former frontrunner, Calgary First-quarter highlights: National aggregate home price expected to rise 9.0% year over...

Mar 20, 2024, 03:30 ET Recreational real estate market revival on the horizon: Royal LePage®

National median house price forecast to increase 5.0% in Canada's recreational market in 2024 as re-engaged buyers compete for limited supply Highlights: All of Canada's provincial recreational...

Feb 22, 2024, 03:30 ET Mapping the million: How much home can $1M buy in major real estate markets across Canada

Nationally, a typical $1-million home boasts an average of 1,760 square feet of living space, about 740 less than a typical $2-million property Highlights: On average, a $1-million property in Canada ...

Jan 15, 2024, 03:30 ET National home prices close out 2023 above prior year, despite continued slowdown in market activity

Royal LePage expects sidelined buyers to re-engage this quarter ahead of expected rate cuts by the Bank of Canada Fourth quarter highlights: National aggregate home price increased 4.3% year over...

Dec 14, 2023, 03:30 ET The 'great adjustment': Canadians to adapt to new reality as housing market returns to near-normal in 2024

Royal LePage predicts minor interest rate cuts to fuel national aggregate home price increase of 5.5% year over year in fourth quarter of 2024 Highlights: Nationally, single-family detached and...

Nov 29, 2023, 03:30 ET House prices in Canada's popular ski regions set to rise a modest 2.9% over the coming year

Royal LePage predicts continued stability in Canada's winter recreational real estate market as interest rates expected to hold or moderate National single-family home price in Canada's winter...

Oct 26, 2023, 03:30 ET Renewal jitters: Canadians concerned about upcoming mortgage renewals consider extending their amortization periods, switching lenders

74% of mortgagees with lending agreements set to renew within the next 18 months report feeling concerned about higher interest rates Highlights: 16% of current mortgagees will be renewing their...

Oct 12, 2023, 03:30 ET National year-end price forecast downgraded modestly following sluggish third quarter: Royal LePage

Expect stable home prices through remainder of 2023 despite lower sales volumes Third quarter highlights: Aggregate price of a home in Canada expected to increase 7.0% in Q4 2023 compared to same...

Aug 31, 2023, 03:30 ET Canadians buying homes with family, friends to combat housing affordability woes: Royal LePage survey

76% of Canadian co-owners cite a lack of housing affordability as a major motivator for choosing to co-purchase a property Highlights: Almost one third (32%) of co-owners who were motivated by low...

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