Commercial real estate firms say the return-to-office trend seems poised to ramp up into the new year, with landlords pivoting to accommodate the evolving needs of renters and their employees.

Bank of Canada officials agreed on holding the overnight rate at 2.25% earlier this month, but are unsure whether their next policy shift will be to lower rates again or to raise them.

he number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems declined 0.6% on a month-over-month basis in November 2025, still well above April levels but mostly unchanged since July.

Canadian households’ net worth rose at the fastest pace since the start of 2024 as the value of their financial assets jumped by the most on record.

The Bank of Canada has left interest rates unchanged in its last decision of the year, holding the policy rate steady amid lingering uncertainty over inflation and the economic outlook.

Builders have given up trying to sell thousands of condo units in Toronto over the past five years, data shows, as the city’s housing market grinds almost to a complete standstill.

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In November 2025, the Greater Toronto Area housing market saw continued softness, with home sales, new listings, and average prices all lower than a year earlier as many buyers stayed on the sidelines awaiting better economic conditions. GTA REALTORS® reported 5,010 sales through TRREB’s MLS® System, a 15.8% decline from November 2024, while new listings totaled 11,134, down 4% year-over-year.

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Toronto’s mayor wants buyers of luxury homes to pay more tax, as a recent motion to the Executive Committee suggests raising the cost to buy Luxury Homes incrementally, between 0.9-1.1 per cent.

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario says housing starts in the Greater Toronto Area and broader Greater Golden Horseshoe region declined significantly in the first nine months of 2025 relative to recent years.

Stronger-than-expected GDP data supports a December rate hold from the Bank of Canada, but economists warn underlying weakness remains.

Strong demand among potential homebuyers and built up inventory could pave the way for a sales rebound in 2026 after a roller-coaster year plagued by economic uncertainty.

The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems edged up 0.9% on a month-over-month basis in October 2025, marking six monthly gains in the last seven months.

Economists still expect a December hold, despite sticky core readings and ongoing pressure from shelter costs.

Investment rose quarter-over-quarter but lagged last year, with industrial assets dominating activity

The bank’s economists believe the rate-cut cycle is over, and that Governor Macklem could be raising rates again by the second half of 2026.

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Asking rents in Canada were down 2.2% in October from a year earlier to an average of $2,105, marking the 13th straight month of annual declines.

The Ford government is expecting to spend $470 million to give first-time Ontario homebuyers a tax break on new homes — a figure first revealed in Thursday’s fall economic statement.