Financial Post The whole story behind soaring rents and what it means to the Bank of Canada Immigration and a housing shortage have frequently been cited to explain the soaring costs of rents in this country, but is that the whole story? Rent inflation accelerated to 7.4 per cent in November, one of the biggest contributors to the consumer price index. REM Realtor Cooperation Policy amendment now in effect: Here’s what it means Yesterday, the Realtor Cooperation policy became effective. Created by the Realtor Code’s Duty of Cooperation (Article 30), the policy’s amendment will limit how exclusive listings can be marketed. It’s intended to improve professionalism and collaboration in Canadian real estate. CREA - Canadian mortgage trends and factors in 2024 CREA - Home office oasis: Productivity-boosting designs and setup tips CREA - Everything you need to know about gifted down payments CBC News – Furnace or heat pump? Why not heat your home with both? National Post – HOLMES: Renovation trends for a New Year Globe and Mail – New rules target use of ‘exclusive’ real estate listings Toronto Star – Only 26 per cent of Canadians could afford a single-family home right now, report finds Storeys – New federal taxes that will affect real estate in 2024 Storeys – What experts are saying about real estate, interest rates in 2024 Canadian Mortgage Professional – What impact will interest rates have on Canada's house prices? Canadian seniors are selling their homes later in life. What will this mean for the housing market? (Canadian Mortgage Trends) To buy or not to buy: Young Canadians face tough choices on home ownership (Capital Current) Mortgage market ‘heating up’ but homeowners still face ‘painful’ cost increase despite falling rates (Yahoo! News) Home affordability in 2023 tanked to lowest level in 40 years (Yahoo! Finance) Mortgage rates hold steady, but experts expect more declines in 2024
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