A jump in fixed mortgage rates and firming home prices in April erased months of affordability gains for buyers in 12 of 13 cities
A 17% monthly surge in housing starts offers brokers a cautious signal, but the pipeline remains constrained
Sellers are moving in, prices are diverging, and the path forward remains clouded by trade uncertainty and cooling demand
April's modest sales uptick masks a market still waiting on rates, listings, and global clarity
Rate stability is drawing cautious capital back into Canada's commercial property market, with disciplined investors targeting income-producing assets
National housing agency data shows renewals dominated 2025, but rising arrears and financial strain signal deeper pressures ahead
