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The Government of Canada (GoC) surprised investors this week with a budget that pairs soaring deficits with minimal new borrowing. If that sounds off, it is. Budget 2025 relies heavily on financial engineering, with a significant portion of its funding already issued—it’s November 2025, remember? Banks warn bond issuance is set to soar within months, jamming every funding channel. The plan is a high-stakes bet: Either the economy tanks to cool inflation and suppress yield, or the risks snowball by decade’s end as short-term financing, expanding deficits, and pandemic-era debt converge. Wait… is this a Canadian reboot of that Argentinian…
Imagine waking up to serene views of the water or stepping into a grand estate with custom designs and resort-style amenities. Well, three of the most expensive homes in Canada offer all that and more. With price tags of over 39 million, these estates redefine the standards of luxury living. From striking architecture and exceptional interior design to timeless charm, these three homes truly offer everything you could ever dream of. Here are the top three most expensive luxury homes in Canada. Listed by: Angell, Hasman & Associates (Malcolm Hasman) Realty Ltd. Listed by: Angell, Hasman & Associates (Malcolm Hasman)…
Saskatchewan’s housing market continued to show its strength in October, posting the second-highest sales total ever recorded for the month. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA), 1,433 homes changed hands in October, down nearly six per cent from last year’s record-breaking pace but still well above historical norms. According to the association, the province has now logged 28 consecutive months of above-average sales — a streak that began in mid-2023. Saskatchewan on track to surpass 2024 sales “Year-to-date sales remain more than 20 per cent above the 10-year average, keeping us on track to surpass 2024’s results,…
When listings stall, most agents blame the market. The best ones take control. In this episode of The Leads Are Sh*t, Andrew Fogliato and Taylor Hack break down what they call The Price Change Playbook, a system that helps agents decide when to adjust pricing, how much to move and how to communicate it without losing trust. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation. Start with data, not instinct The best agents don’t guess. They gather evidence. Track showings, online impressions and market activity. Compare performance to competing listings in the same price range. When you can…
Vancouver real estate prices have been resilient, but they may have just run out of luck. Data from Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR), formerly the REBGV, shows prices made a sharp drop in October. A market known for scarce inventory has seen a sudden influx of listings amid weak sales, pushing inventory to one of the highest levels for the month on record. Vancouver Real Estate Prices Running Out Of Luck? Recent Slump Sends Prices Back To 2023 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Prices: Composite. Source: GVR; CREA; Better Dwelling. Greater Vancouver real estate prices finally got a visit from gravity, posting…
The Greater Toronto Area housing market recorded 6,138 home sales in October, marking a 9.8% increase from September’s 5,592 transactions, but a 9.5% decline compared to October 2024. The month-over-month growth indicates a modest rebound in market activity following a slower September, while the annual decrease reflects continued adjustment to higher interest rates and affordability challenges. Sales activity strengthened across all major property types on a month-to-month basis. Detached home sales rose 7.3%, semi-detached sales increased 17.6%, townhouses were up 13%, condo townhouses advanced 14.7%, and condo apartments climbed 8.4%. These increases suggest improved buyer engagement as we head into…
The latest TRREB Market Watch report arrives at a moment when policymakers, industry groups, and many Realtors are eager for a narrative of recovery. It offers no such comfort. The October data confirms not merely a soft market, but a structural deterioration in the balance between supply and demand. Sales fell nearly 10 per cent year-over-year, active listings climbed to the highest October level ever recorded, and prices declined across every major property type and region. These are not the markers of a market finding equilibrium. They are the conditions of a market struggling to clear. For much of 2025,…
Greater Toronto real estate shattered hopes of a turnaround. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows home prices fell for a fifth consecutive month in October, hitting the lowest level in over four years. At the same time, weak demand and a surge of sellers pushed inventory to a record high. Toronto Real Estate Prices Continue To Plunge Lower Toronto Real Estate Prices: Composite Benchmark. Source: TRREB; CREA; Better Dwelling. Greater Toronto real estate prices continued to march lower for a fifth consecutive month without a break. The price of a typical home fell 0.36% (-$3,500) to $956,800…
Buyer confidence is slowly returning, and with it come more competitive buying conditions. That, combined with rising home prices, means that more homebuyers may go over budget when purchasing their dream home. In the National Association of Realtors’ latest home price report, median home prices in 170 metro markets (out of 228) posted year-over-year increases. The Northeast and Midwest experienced the largest price gains, rising by 6.1% and 3.5% respectively. Is it possible for buyers to find a home within their budget? That depends. According to a recent Zoocasa survey of over 1,000 respondents, one in four American homeowners paid…
Each Wednesday, Real Estate Magazine shares insights, experiences and advice from top-performing teams and agents across Canada. If you’d like to contribute or nominate a colleague or team, send us an email. Editor’s note: Rob Golfi answered our questions in September 2025, as part of a feature in a special print edition of REM. REM: How did you first get into real estate?RGT: I wanted a business where effort directly translated into results. In real estate, when you make a sale, you get paid in 60 to 90 days. In traditional business, you’re often chasing receivables or waiting…