First-time buyer challenges, AKAL Canada, Government housing intervention urged, BoC rate reaction, More

View in browser Executives share insights into helping new buyers navigate a demanding and often frustrating market View web version | Forward to a colleague 24 September 2025 Top News Mortgage brokers, lenders step up as first-time buyer challenges continue Executives share insights into helping new buyers navigate a demanding and often frustrating market AKAL Mortgages evolves into AKAL Canada: Launching AKAL, Canada's national brand for broker success 25 Years Strong: AKAL Canada a turn-key ecosystem that helps build profitable, scalable brokerages Make Client Talks Simple: Visualize Rate Options Check out the price comparison calculator to visualize options as a mortgage broker and simplify client talks! Neighbourhood Holdings Government urged to act as new home sales plummet in Toronto and beyond If nothing changes, layoffs and a shortage of new homes will hit construction workers and families looking to buy between 2027 and 2031 the hardest Bank of Canada rate cut stirs buyer optimism, but brokers aren't getting carried away A rate cut may boost sentiment, but financial readiness remains key for homebuyers US H-1B fee gives Canada chance to snag top talent, says RBC's McKay Trump has proposed a hefty $100,000 price tag for H-1Bs Edmonton leads Canada in rental affordability despite rising rates Average Edmonton rents continued rising in the first half of 2025 Trump trade policy could harm greenback's safe-haven status, says Macklem Central bank governor suggests 'Liberation Day' tariffs could be damaging in the long run for the US economy Wildfires push Canadian home insurance costs to new highs, squeezing mortgage budgets: report In Kamloops, BC, one of the cities facing the highest wildfire risk this year, insurance premiums nearly doubled between 2023 and 2025 Big tax cuts needed for Canada to compete with US: National Bank CEO 'We need to have lower taxes than the US for businesses' Government RTO mandates could hinder plan to sell office space Increasing housing supply is one of the core objectives of efforts to sell federal office units International News Powell urges caution as Fed weighs next move on rates Fed chair signals slow approach to rate cuts likely as mortgage market eyes next steps Reeves' taxes could keep interest rates high - report Autumn fiscal squeeze risks keeping inflation sticky - and reshaping the housing market September rate cut off table as inflation returns to 12-month high Housing, electricity costs remain major contributors to consumer price inflation FAMNZ urges mortgage advisers to act amid low confidence Banks tip deeper rate cuts as economy stumbles 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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