Momentum expected to return to Canada’s housing market this spring, tempered by economic anxiety and cautious buyers Home prices and sales activity softened in the final quarter of 2025 Fourth quarter highlights: TORONTO, January 15, 2026 – While there is optimism for a rebound in the coming months, the Canadian housing market closed out the year […]
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Waterloo Region Housing Market Ends 2025 with Rising Inventory and Declining Sales By WRARJanuary 7, 2026Market Stats The statistics provided in this release are based on information from the ITSO MLS® System. Multiple MLS® Systems operate within Ontario, and while none can be guaranteed to include every property listed or sold within a given area, they […]
Canada’s housing market poised for a reset in 2026, with modest price growth and increased activity Improved affordability expected to draw Canadians back into the market through 2026 Highlights: TORONTO, December 9, 2025 –After a tumultuous 2025 marked by economic and political shifts, 2026 emerges as a crucial reset year for Canada’s housing market. According […]
Better late than never: Spring market stumbles to a sluggish start with economic unease a drag on homebuying activity in Q2 Rising inventory keeps home prices in check as recovery begins Second quarter highlights: TORONTO, July 15, 2025 – According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Forecast released today, the aggregate[1] price of a home […]
June Housing Stats Point to More Balanced Market in Waterloo Region By WRARJuly 4, 2025Market Stats As part of Cornerstone’s ongoing systems harmonizations, we are currently upgrading the data feed from Matrix to MarketStats. During this period, the usual InfoSparks graphs will be omitted from the June statistics, but we anticipate their return next month. WATERLOO […]
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: TORONTO, June 19, 2025 – As interest rates decline and the supply […]
Waterloo Region Home Sales Cool in March as Inventory Reaches Nine-Year High By WRARApril 2, 2025Market Stats The statistics provided in this release are based on information from the ITSO MLS® System. Multiple MLS® Systems operate within Ontario, and while none can be guaranteed to include every property listed or sold within a given area, they […]
Moving to a new province? Here’s how to relocate like a pro March 4, 2025 6 min. read Relocating to a new province is an exciting adventure, but it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving for work, a change of pace, or new opportunities, planning ahead is key to making your transition as seamless […]
‘Pervasive uncertainty’ caused by trade war prompts Bank of Canada to drop overnight lending rate to 2.75% The 25 basis point cut marks the seventh consecutive time Canada’s central bank has dropped rates March 12, 2025 5 min. read On March 12th, the Bank of Canada announced that it had lowered the target for the […]
New Listings Rise, While Home Sales Decline in Waterloo Region By WRARMarch 5, 2025Market Stats The statistics provided in this release are based on information from the ITSO MLS® System. Multiple MLS® Systems operate within Ontario, and while none can be guaranteed to include every property listed or sold within a given area, they effectively illustrate […]
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