Robert Hogue

Spring housing market surge unlikely as affordability, cost of living weigh on buyers

April 8, 2024 No Comments

economists say a rebound awaits the national housing market — but don’t expect a big surge just yet.

As homeownership costs hit a new high, RBC predicts affordability challenges for years to come

April 3, 2024 No Comments

Housing affordability in most major markets continued to worsen in the fourth quarter despite a slight easing of home prices.

RBC sees mortgage delinquencies rising nearly 30% in the coming year

May 9, 2023 No Comments

After spending most of the past year at or near record lows, Canada’s mortgage delinquency rate is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels, potentially rising by nearly a third.

A $200,000+ income is now needed to qualify for an average mortgage in Toronto & Vancouver

December 20, 2022 No Comments

High home prices and rising interest rates over the course of 2022 have made it significantly harder for buyers to qualify for the average mortgage, driving RBC’s affordability measure to its worst-ever level.

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Robert Hogue

Spring housing market surge unlikely as affordability, cost of living weigh on buyers

As homeownership costs hit a new high, RBC predicts affordability challenges for years to come

RBC sees mortgage delinquencies rising nearly 30% in the coming year

A $200,000+ income is now needed to qualify for an average mortgage in Toronto & Vancouver

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