Brokers staying busy, Lower sales expected, Renewal offer urge, Housing market optimism, More

View in browser National home sales expectations tick lower – but brokers are staying busy View web version | Forward to a colleague 25 July 2025 Top News National home sales expectations tick lower – but brokers are staying busy Mortgage professionals gearing up for a productive second half of the year despite continuing tariff turbulence Canada's housing market to cool further in 2025, CMHC reports Fresh data suggests the national market may not rebound as quickly as hoped Don't immediately accept your lender's first renewal offer, broker urges borrowers Lenders are competing fiercely for business – and that gives homeowners some negotiating power, says Rates.ca's Tran TD's Sondhi sees some cause for housing market optimism despite ongoing headwinds Tariffs and trade are continuing to cloud the outlook, but some green shoots have emerged Young Canadians feel high pressure to buy property Homebuying aspirations remain strong among younger generations despite ongoing affordability challenges Seniors rarely downsize – and that's hurting first-time homebuyers Older Canadians increasingly prefer to age in place Toronto retail sales slide amid real estate, tariff woes Economic growth is flagging in the city as tariffs and a quiet housing market take their toll International News Trump, Powell clash publicly over Fed renovation costs President and Fed chair exchange jabs on camera as Trump again demands rate cuts Bank chief anticipates two more BoE rate cuts Base rate expected to drop to 3.75% What Australia's 'fascinating' rental paradox means for brokers Is rental market full of contradictions, or have renters just been squeezed for all they're worth? Tariffs and uncertainty ease inflation outlook, delay spending: RBNZ RBNZ flags weaker demand, rates may fall further Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

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