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Canadian Housing Market Data from WOWO
Canada’s housing market buzzed with activity in October 2024 during a month with significant home sales and price changes across the country. In October 2024, the national benchmark home price, which measures the price of a “typical” home, was $707,700, a 0.8% monthly decrease and down 3.2% year-over-year. However, it has jumped 77% over the past decade.
Canadian Housing Market Report →Infographic of the week
Mapped: Fastest Growing (and Shrinking) Cities in the U.S. and Canada
Despite Canada having a population just 12% the size of the United States, the country was home to a majority of the fastest-growing cities between the two neighbouring countries.
Toronto is the Fastest-Growing City in Canada and the U.S. →Infographic of the week
Ranked: Canada’s Housing Markets, by Price Growth in 2023
Between 2010 and 2022, real Canadian housing prices jumped 90%, making Canada one of the most expensive and unaffordable housing markets in the world.
The Visualcapitalist maps the average price of housing across Canada’s provinces and territories in 2023 (excluding Nunavut), based on data from the Canada Real Estate Association (CREA) →Infographic of the week
Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2024
This graphic shows real home price growth in real estate bubble markets over the last decade
Where do Canadian cities rank? →New Canadian Mortgage Rules
In an effort to ease the housing shortage, the federal government is implementing new mortgage regulations, this time with an emphasis on encouraging the building of secondary suites.
How will Canada’s new mortgage rules affect your plans to buy a home? →Infographic of the week
In 15 big Canadian cities, more than 50% of homes sell for at least $1 million.
Beyond conventional criteria — such as a $1 million+ price tag, spaciousness, lavish decor, and a prime location — lie deeper insights into the fabric of the markets that showcase Canada’s most expensive homes for sale.
Check out the 15 large cities where 50% to 80.5% of homes for sale cost at least $1 million →Investing
How To Invest In Real Estate By Miranda Marquit
There are an endless variety of ways to invest in real estate, from taking out a home mortgage to building a property empire that spans the country. While the latter is probably out of reach for most of us, there’s no shortage of other options.
Here are five strategies for adding real estate exposure to your investments →Infographic of the week
Which Cities Have Bubble Risk in Their Property Markets?
Despite higher mortgages and sharply correcting prices, some cities’ property markets are still in bubble-risk territory.
The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index →← Curating the web to find the most interesting and helpful information about your money.