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View in browser As Toronto and Vancouver flounder, another Canadian hotspot is also seeing condo sales tumble View web version | Forward to a colleague 27 March 2026 Top News As Toronto and Vancouver flounder, another Canadian hotspot is also seeing condo sales tumble Investors stepping to the sidelines and lower international student numbers are hitting another big-city condo market FSRA enforces new penalties, imposes two-year licence restrictions on agent and broker Ontario case spotlights risky gift letters, unlicensed lending and weak broker oversight Canadian housing affordability worsens in 11 of 13 major markets: new report Prospects dimmed for homebuyers across most big Canadian cities, according to Ratehub BoC's Rogers says central bank is rethinking how it views inflation Ottawa's shift could reshape how lenders and borrowers navigate the next shock Cottage demand holds firm as Canadians turn inward and borders lose appeal Recreational buyers stayed cautious but kept buying in Canada's lake and forest regions International News How mortgage brokers can up their game in a tough market Executive urges newer brokers to focus on honing the basics as they lock in despite a challenging environment Britain hit hardest as Middle East conflict clouds outlook for borrowers OECD's doom-and-gloom warning makes interest cuts even more unlikely in the near term Mortgage markets at mercy of Middle East conflict as CBA, Macquarie, ING up fixes Oil price shocks, hawkish RBA forecasts causing market-wide mortgage repricing Big bank hits longer fixes again as wholesale costs bite Second round of hikes in a week reshapes fixed‑rate options for borrowers Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2026 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us