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A crane is seen above a wood-frame condo project under construction as condo and office towers line the downtown skyline, in Vancouver, on Friday, July 4, 2025. While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a second-half rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers aiming to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid little sign of improvement for that segment.

Real Estate

Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers

Condo owners hoping to buy a house are stuck in a stalled market as sales in Canada continue to...

Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers
Canada's housing agency says advertised rents in major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not feeling relief relative to their income levels. Kyle Jerry, right, helps De-Ren Jhou carry a mattress into an apartment building on Quebec's unofficial moving day in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

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Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

CMHC says rents in some major cities are easing due to increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are...

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

Vacation Homes

Is it (finally) a buyer’s market in cottage country?

If you’re thinking about buying your first recreational property, now may be the right time. Here's what to know.

Is it (finally) a buyer’s market in cottage country?
couple examines mortgage renewal documents on living room floor

Mortgages

Renewing your mortgage? A guide for Canadians

We’ve put together all the tools and strategies you need to manage the shock of renewing your home loan...

Renewing your mortgage? A guide for Canadians

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Is Canada in a recession?

If you’re worried about a recession in Canada, you’re not alone. Here’s what to expect and how you can...

Is Canada in a recession?
Muskoka chairs sit on a dock looking over Boshkung Lake, in Algonquin Highlands, Ont., Monday, Oct. 5, 2020.

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Co-ownership is making Canadians’ cottage dreams more affordable

Want to buy a cottage but you’re priced out of the market? Co-ownership could be the answer. Here’s what...

Co-ownership is making Canadians’ cottage dreams more affordable
A worker on a ladder works on the exterior of a new home under construction.

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Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers

First-time home buyers in Canada could save hundreds on monthly mortgage costs through the federal government’s plan to waive...

Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers
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Planning to use your home equity in retirement

Real estate equity is a big part of seniors’ net worth. Some Canadian retirees may want or need to...

Planning to use your home equity in retirement

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Buying your first home? Here’s how to get ready to make an offer

Saving up for a down payment is just the first step. Here are the other costs many Canadian home...

Buying your first home? Here’s how to get ready to make an offer

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