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 […]
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Decrease in Waterloo Region Home Sales for October 2025 By WRARNovember 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 market […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bank of Canada makes sixth consecutive cut, lowering key lending rate to 3.0% In its first announcement of 2025, Canada’s central bank lowered the overnight rate by 25 basis points January 29, 2025 6 min. read On January 29th, its first scheduled announcement of 2025, the Bank of Canada announced that it had lowered the […]
Waterloo Region Housing Market Starts 2025 with Higher Inventory, Softer Sales By WRARFebruary 5, 2025Market Stats WATERLOO REGION, ON (February 5, 2025) —In January, a total of 329 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a 12.0 per cent decrease compared […]
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: TORONTO, January 14, 2025 – According to the Royal LePage® House Price Survey released today, the aggregate[1] price of a home in Canada […]
Wallpaper has made a serious comeback in recent years. From bold murals to delicate prints, the options are endless and the results can be breathtaking. But before you start envisioning a papered powder room, it’s important to be prepared. Here’s everything you need to know as a beginner, so your wallpapering project is as seamless […]
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: TORONTO, December 5, 2024 – After several years of significant fluctuations, driven by pandemic-era disruptions, dramatic swings in interest rates over a short period […]
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