52 h. ago Toronto real estate prices plummeting and here's what the average home costs now

Toronto's turbulent real estate market has been accelerating nose-first into the ground for months, and while home sales in the region are actually showing signs of a rebound in the second half of the year, there is still a long road ahead to recovery.However, despite the doom and gloom, the latest monthly figures from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) offer some hope for buyers and sellers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).September home sales in the GTA spiked year-over-year, with declines in average home prices and increased flexibility in negotiations, as sellers are accepting offers well below the asking price, helping to lure cost-conscious buyers out of hibernation. This is thanks in part to the runaway supply of unsold units.A few factors are driving the 5,592 home sales reported by TRREB in September –  a noticeable 8.5 per cent bump over the same month last year. One factor cited by TRREB President Elechia Barry-Sproule is the recent Bank o...

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57 h. ago GTA Housing Market Sees Boost in September Following Interest Rate Cut

TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — September home sales increased in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) compared to a year earlier, as more homebuyers sought to take advantage of more affordable monthly mortgage payments. Buyers continued to respond to substantial choice in the marketplace by negotiating the average selling price downward. “The Bank of […]

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57 h. ago Toronto home sales up in September following interest rate cut

5,592 home sales were recorded last month, up 8.5% compared to last year

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3 d. ago Bank of Canada says ‘weaker’ economy led to September rate cut

The Bank of Canada said last month's rate cut was as the result of the country's weakening economy amid the trade war and removing most retaliatory tariffs.

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4 d. ago Bank of Canada not convinced inflation risks are gone for good, deliberations show

Weakening labour market helped sway policy makers to cut interest rate

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4 d. ago Weaker economy, end to some retaliatory tariffs spurred Bank of Canada cut: summary

A weakening economy and the removal of most retaliatory tariffs helped convince the Bank of Canada that a cut to its key policy rate was warranted. The Bank of Canada released its summary of deliberations on Wednesday from the meeting ahead of its Sept. 17 decision to cut its benchmark rate by a quarter-percentage point […]

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1 week ago Government intervention required immediately to avoid a severe housing downturn

Toronto, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Toronto Area, September 23, 2025 – With Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales stagnating at historic lows, other major markets facing similar conditions, and signs of the contagion spreading, governments can no longer ignore the unfolding crisis, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) said […]

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2 w. ago Renewing your mortgage? What the Bank of Canada’s rate cut means for you

According to the Bank of Canada’s research, 60 per cent of all Canadian mortgages will be up for renewal in 2025 and 2026. What does the most recent rate cut mean for you?

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2 w. ago Interest rate cut not a 'remedy' to problems facing B.C. housing market

Larger economic factors are expected to continue to stall B.C.'s housing industry.

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2 w. ago Banks cut prime rate to 4.70%, following Bank of Canada’s lead

Reduction takes effect Sept. 18

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2 w. ago Five key takeaways from the Bank of Canada’s rate cut decision

The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, bringing it to 2.5 per cent after three straight holds. Governor Tiff Macklem said the central bank has shifted to worrying more about a slowing economy than high inflation. Here’s what we learned about the economy, inflation and more from […]

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2 w. ago What economists are saying about the Bank of Canada decision and the chance of further rate cuts

The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate to 2.5% on Wednesday

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2 w. ago Analysts See More Easing Ahead After Bank of Canada Cuts to 2.5%

The Bank of Canada cut its policy interest rate for the first time since March, matching the expectations of markets and many economists. With weak economic growth on the horizon and a tough outlook for job-seekers, several analysts believe the central bank isn’t done.

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy. The Bank of Canada’s policy rate now stands at 2.5 per cent, breaking a streak of three consecutive holds since March. Governor Tiff […]

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.5 per cent, the first cut since March

Economists largely expected the interest rate cut

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada widely expected to lower key lending rate today

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision today, where it’s widely expected to lower its key lending rate. A quarter-point cut would bring the central bank’s benchmark rate down to 2.5 per cent after three consecutive holds at 2.75 per cent. The bank received a last-minute look at […]

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2 w. ago Norway Is Poised for a Cliffhanger Over Rate Cut: Decision Guide

Norwegian policymakers who signaled an upcoming interest-rate cut are now confronting arguments not to follow through with it, setting up investors for a close call.

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2 w. ago Economists unanimous on interest rate cut after latest inflation numbers

August’s core inflation numbers 'cemented' a rate cut by the Bank of Canada on Wednesday, says Scotiabank's Derek Holt

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2 w. ago Core Inflation Eases in Canada, Opening Way for Another Rate Cut

Canadian underlying price pressures eased, even as the headline rate quickened slightly, clearing the way for the central bank to resume cutting interest rates this week.

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada to update interest rate this week and here's what to expect

Another Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement is coming this week, and it may be promising for Canadians.Canada's central bank held its key interest rate at 2.75 per cent for the third time this year in July amid "threats of new sectoral tariffs" and "unpredictable" U.S. trade actions.The Bank of Canada has made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate so far this year, with the last one on March 12.Experts are predicting that the next rate cut may be coming in the crown corporation's interest rate reveal on Wednesday, Sept. 17.Ratehub.ca mortgage expert Penelope Graham says that weaker job data in Canada and the U.S. may give the Bank a compelling reason to deliver a 0.25-point rate cut this week."Evidence is mounting that tariffs are whittling economic strength, and that some stimulus will be needed in the short term," she explains. "The growing likelihood of a similar cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve also prov...

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