Posted on
January 30, 2024
by
Emily Vu
- Projected MLS® residential sales are expected to increase by 7.8% to 78,775 units in 2024.
- Further strengthening is anticipated in 2025, reaching 86,475 units.
- The recent decline in fixed mortgage rates and potential Bank of Canada rate cuts contribute to an optimistic outlook for 2024.
- Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson foresees a delicate balance between rising sales and normalizing inventories, resulting in a relatively quiet year for prices.
- Expectation that the Bank of Canada will lower its...
Posted on
January 22, 2024
by
Emily Vu
The Canadian government, led by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, has implemented a national cap on international student intake, aiming to reduce it by 35% over the next two years. Miller stated that these measures are temporary and will be in place for two years to maintain a sustainable level of temporary residence in Canada. The national application intake cap for 2024 is expected to result in approximately 364,000 approved study permits, a 35% decrease from 2023.
The cap will not apply to gr...
Posted on
January 16, 2024
by
Emily Vu
Additionally, food prices at stores experienced a 4.7 percent increase compared to the previous year, aligning...
Posted on
January 15, 2024
by
Emily Vu
Posted on
January 11, 2024
by
Emily Vu
The economic landscape has been shaped by caution and shifting expectations throughout the past year, largely influenced by the impact of rising borrowing costs. Economists are now eyeing the Canadian housing market, anticipating potential changes in 2024.
The key focus is on the belief that the Canadian housing market could be in for a rebound. This outlook hinges significantly on forecasts suggesting that the Bank of Canada might initiate a reduction in its key interest rate, currently standing...
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