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Hudson’s Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing ‘disappointing’

The possible liquidation of Hudson’s Bay is also bringing into question the future of its huge retail footprint, and highlighting the hit other companies could take as part of its downfall.

CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty

Home sales in February fell to their lowest level in more than a year as homebuyers stayed on the sidelines amid the uncertainty created by the trade war with the United States, the Canadian Real Estate Association said on Monday. 

CMHC reports seasonally adjusted rate of housing starts slowed in February

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in February slowed four per cent compared with January.

What does the Bank of Canada’s rate cut mean for the housing market?

After the Bank of Canada cut the interest rate for the seventh time in a row Wednesday, experts say that’s good news for people looking to buy or sell a home in Canada.

Mortgage broker sees Ontario home prices ‘grinding down’ amid trade war

One mortgage broker says the latest rate cut by the Bank of Canada will benefit homeowners with variable mortgages, but the economic impact of U.S. tariffs could fuel mortgage competition among lenders, weighing on home prices in Ontario.

Slower B.C. real estate sales blamed on U.S. tariff uncertainty, association says

The British Columbia Real Estate Association says tariff uncertainty has slowed housing activity.

Rent prices in Canada dropped to under $2,100: report

Average asking rents across Canada fell year-over-year for the fifth straight month in February to $2,088.

Montreal home sales rise in February amid 'resurgence of overbidding': board

Montreal-area home sales rose 7.4 per cent in February compared with the same month a year ago amid a “rapid absorption of active listings.”

U.S. tariffs set to slow pace of homebuilding in Canada: CHBA

Canada’s building industry says a trade war with the United States will slow down the pace of home construction.

Calgary home sales fall as supply continues to surge, especially for affordable units

The Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales in February fell 19.3 per cent from last year but remained above typical levels for the month.

Home sales dented by tariff worries in January as listings surge: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in January were up 2.9 per cent compared with a year earlier, but noted that fell off at the end of the month.

Housing starts up three per cent in January, but trade risks add ‘significant uncertainty’: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in January rose three per cent compared with December.

Montreal home sales jump 36 per cent in January as rate cuts entice buyers

The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales rose 36 per cent year-over-year in January.

Canadian home sales and prices expected to rebound this year, though trade war clouds outlook

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in sales and prices this year as homebuyers take advantage of improved borrowing conditions.

National rent prices hit 18-month low in January: report

Average asking rents across Canada hit an 18-month low in January, declining 4.4 per cent on an annual basis to $2,100.