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“Confidence in US housing market hits lowest on record: Fannie Mae” Consumer confidence in the US housing market has plunged to its lowest level on record as steep mortgage rates crush demand, according to findings released by Fannie Mae on Monday. Just 16% of consumers said they felt it was a good time to buy…
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates by 75 basis points for fourth time this year The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hiked interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, pressing even harder on the brakes of the economy in a scramble to slow inflation. The Federal Open Market Committee, the panel of Fed officials responsible for…
“Inflation drives homebuyers to target these more affordable cities” Decades-high inflation is driving many prospective homebuyers to consider a move to cities deemed to be more affordable, according to data released by real estate firm Redfin on Monday. Surging mortgage rates have crimped buying demand in the US housing market. But among homebuyers still looking…
“How Toronto’s housing market is transforming the rest of Canada” There is a “Great Canadian Convergence” taking place, with ripple effects on housing markets across the country. Are we prepared for rapidly evolving housing demands? Mike Moffatt is a professor of business economics and public policy at Ivey Business School at Western University, as well…
“US home price plunge is ‘just beginning’ as housing market rapidly cools: economist” A substantial plunge in US home prices is likely “just beginning” as decades-high mortgage rates cause a downturn in the housing market, a prominent economist cautioned Friday. The warning from Pantheon Macroeconomics chief economist Ian Shepherdson followed more dismal data that showed…
“My impossible journey to find student housing in Toronto” As rental prices rise across the country, many university and college students are struggling as they return to in-person classes. Defne Yildirim, a fourth-year student at Toronto Metropolitan University and an aspiring fashion photographer, was scammed out of an $800 deposit while trying to secure an…
“More than half of Silicon Valley residents want to leave: ‘The mood is darkening’” More than half of all residents in the Big Tech hub of Silicon Valley are planning to ditch the region due to spiraling costs and quality-of-life issues, according to the results of a poll released this week. A whopping 64% of…
“Why this Ottawa couple moved into a PEI lighthouse” “For weeks we were looking at each other going, ‘Is this real?’” Garrett Rice and Shrouk Abdelgafar live in Ottawa, but they had long harboured a dream of owning a home on the water. Abdelgafar’s mother is from the seaport of Alexandria, Egypt, and Abdelgafar has…
“US housing market to remain ‘especially frigid’ as mortgage rates spike: Redfin” The housing market’s ongoing slowdown will continue through the end of the year as surging mortgage rates discourage prospective homebuyers, according to the latest analysis by real estate firm Redfin. Redfin noted a “nosedive” in home-touring activity, which is down 38% since January…
“Are garden suites part of the housing crisis solution?” After Toronto joined the list of Canadian cities allowing for the secondary structures, many are left wondering how—and if—the suites can help address housing affordability Garden suites—freestanding backyard homes that tie into the main residence’s services and utilities—were given the green light earlier this month after…