Lower prices fail to spark homebuying surge, Reverse mortgage growth, RBC's cautious optimism, More

View in browser ‘One thing after another’: Why lower prices aren’t causing a Canadian homebuying surge View web version | Forward to a colleague 13 April 2026 Top News ‘One thing after another’: Why lower prices aren’t causing a Canadian homebuying surge Purchase activity remains sluggish despite falling prices. Why are Canadians still sitting on the sidelines? From niche to necessity: the reverse mortgage shift HomeEquity SVP spells out why reverse mortgages have become an indispensable asset for brokers as they navigate the current market Premium Veteran mortgage leader joins Interfinance to drive flexible private lending solutions As rules tighten, Agostino Tuzi helps brokers secure fast, common-sense private options for clients More News RBC 'cautiously optimistic' on Canadian economic outlook despite headwinds Bank's assistant chief economist sets the scene for further economic growth in 2026 City of Ottawa to waive $250m in development charges, fees and taxes for housing deal Policymakers say the move will support the construction of hundreds of affordable homes Montreal-area home sales rebound in March after four-month skid Price gains persist despite below-average sales activity Mild March jobs growth keeps BoC in wait-and-see mode The labour market eked out a small gain last month, likely keeping the central bank on the sidelines for now International News Consumer prices spike as expected oil shock hits March CPI report Despite bad news, Treasury markets seem unmoved by the latest report Mortgage product availability falls to two-year low as fixed rates rise Deals pulled faster in March, with average shelf-life dropping to just eight days Sydney, Melbourne property values to fall in 2026 - ANZ Triple whammy of higher rates, slower activity, affordability constraints to take froth off market Housing costs force Kiwis to skip essentials One in four Kiwis skip meals or care as housing costs bite 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

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