Toronto condo outlook, Vancouver market slump, BMO on BoC rates, More

View in browser More pain could be ahead for Toronto's micro condo market in 2026 View web version | Forward to a colleague 06 January 2026 Top News More pain could be ahead for Toronto's micro condo market in 2026 Don't expect the sector to rebound anytime soon despite falling prices Annual Vancouver home sales plunged to a two-decade low in 2025 The city saw its quietest market in more than 20 years Bank of Canada likely done with rate cuts, says BMO But the central bank isn't expected to bring rates higher, either Waiting for lower mortgage rates is costing borrowers, broker warns Homeowners who delayed renewals this fall are already paying the price Minto and Crestpoint double down on rentals with $2.3 billion REIT take‑private New partnership aims at building a national, purpose-built rental powerhouse International News Markets hold their nerve as Venezuela shock ripples toward US mortgages Treasury yields barely moved after Maduro's capture, but brokers eye the next shock UK house price growth slows at end of 2025, but market proves resilient House price growth cooled sharply at the end of 2025, but transactions held up as falling rates and stronger wages supported demand Red-hot investor market a goldmine for mortgage brokers With investors comprising over 40% of new loan commitments, Bluestone compels brokers to unlock clients' borrowing power NZ economy beats expectations with 1.1% GDP rebound Economists see less slack, but no rush to raise rates 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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