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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
2024 – a transitional year for the GTA housing market: TRREB The 2024 Greater Toronto Area housing market was marked by shifting dynamics that gave buyers more negotiating power, according to the latest market report from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). Annual sales saw a modest increase compared to 2023, while new listings […]
November Home Sales in Waterloo Region Up Over Last Year By WRARDecember 4, 2024Market Stats WATERLOO REGION, ON (December 4, 2024) —In November, a total of 539 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a 21.1 per cent increase compared to […]
Home Sales in the Waterloo Region Increased in October By WRARNovember 4, 2024Market Stats WATERLOO REGION, ON (November 4, 2024) —In October, a total of 604 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a 7.1 per cent increase compared to the […]
Waterloo Region Sees Decrease in Home Sales for September By WRAROctober 3, 2024Market Stats WATERLOO REGION, ON (October 3, 2024) —In September, a total of 521 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a decrease of 2.1 per cent compared to […]
Overnight lending rate falls to 4.25% as Bank of Canada makes third consecutive cut September 4, 2024 Canada’s central bank has made a third cut to its overnight lending rate this year, lowering borrowing costs for existing and aspiring homebuyers yet again. In its scheduled September 2024 announcement, the Bank of Canada dropped the target […]
Waterloo Region Sees Strong Demand for Detached Homes Amid Cooler Residential Sales in August By WRARSeptember 5, 2024Market Stats WATERLOO REGION, ON (September 5, 2024) —In August, a total of 539 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a decrease of […]
More than 4 out of 5 Canadians aged 18-38 believe that home ownership is a worthwhile investment Despite affordability challenges, majority of young Canadians see home ownership as a worthwhile investment Gen Z and young millennials are prioritizing saving, building good credit and reducing discretionary spending to achieve goal of home ownership Highlights: TORONTO, August […]
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