Real Estate and Financial News for Homebuyers
Real estate news and related headlines, for Brantford and other areas. Top stories relevant to pre-construction home-buying, money and investing in Brantford, West Brant, Wyndfield, Caledonia, Niagara and neighbourhoods west of the GTA.
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Financial Post Top Stories
- Posthaste: The Bank of Canada should watch this 'hurdle' to rate cuts like a hawk May 15, 2024Today it is inflation south of the border that will be in the spotlightGigi Suhanic
- Opinion: Capital gains tax hike is another fulfillment fiasco in the making May 15, 2024June 25 — when the new inclusion rates kick in — is fast approaching. But Ottawa hasn't published full details of the changes yetSpecial to Financial Post
- Loblaw boycott hits the halfway mark: Here are 5 things to know May 14, 2024Canadian grocery giant's investors appear largely unfazed as stock hits new highDenise Paglinawan
- Bank of Canada risks recession if it waits to cut interest rates: Rosenberg Research May 14, 2024Watch Dylan Smith on why the central bank should start cutting ratesLarysa Harapyn
- Posthaste: How Canada could have avoided the mortgage payment shock now ripping through the economy May 14, 2024Longer mortgages terms would have lessened the pain, says new reportPamela Heaven
- Canadians think caring for aging parents limits career progression May 14, 2024Many also fear it will affect their ability to remain employedDenise Paglinawan
Bank of Canada Housing News
- Release of the Financial Stability Report May 9, 2024Press conference following the release of the Financial Stability Report.
- Monetary policy: It’s perfectly imperfect February 6, 2024Governor Tiff Macklem speaks about the effectiveness—and limitations—of monetary policy. He highlights how raising and lowering the policy interest rate ultimately keeps inflation low, stable and predictable, despite significant shocks to the economy.
- Monetary policy: The right tool for the right job February 6, 2024Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how monetary policy is working to bring inflation down—and how it has worked to return inflation to target over the last 25 years. He also talks about the limits of monetary policy, and why the right focus is on controlling inflation in the medium term.
- Monetary Policy and Racial Inequality in Housing Markets: A Study of 140 US Metropolitan Areas December 28, 2023We find that minority households see greater declines in housing returns and entries into homeownership than White households after a tightening of monetary policy. Our findings emphasize the unintended consequences of monetary policy on racial inequality in the housing market.
- Assessing the effects of higher immigration on the Canadian economy and inflation December 7, 2023We assess the complex macroeconomic implications of Canada’s recent population increases. We find that newcomers significantly boost the non-inflationary, potential growth of the economy, but existing imbalances in the housing sector may be exacerbated. Greater housing supply is needed to complement the long-term economic benefits of population growth.
- Economic progress report: Immigration, housing and the outlook for inflation December 7, 2023Deputy Governor Toni Gravelle discusses the latest interest rate decision along with how immigration helps Canada’s economy and how it impacts inflation.
Canadian Business News
- How to Add Belonging to Your DEI Strategy May 1, 2024When past inclusivity workshops weren’t inspiring, the Burlington Performing Arts Centre tried something new The post How to Add Belonging to Your DEI Strategy appeared first on Canadian Business – How to Do Business Better.Andrew Cruickshank
- How Did TIFF’s Lightbox Become Its Money Pit? April 29, 2024The outlook was bright for the Toronto International Film Festival when the arts organization opened its sparkly King Street hub 14 years ago. What happened? The post How Did TIFF’s Lightbox Become Its Money Pit? appeared first on Canadian Business – How to Do Business Better.Soraya Roberts
- This Airport Coffee Shop Is Uplifting Neurodiverse Workers April 26, 2024Housed within the Vancouver International Airport, Paper Planes Café trains neurodiverse employees in service and soft skills The post This Airport Coffee Shop Is Uplifting Neurodiverse Workers appeared first on Canadian Business – How to Do Business Better.Lisa Kadane
- Make It Make Sense: How Can I Invest in Green Companies? April 24, 2024As with any type of investing, it’s important to do your research and understand what you’re investing in The post Make It Make Sense: How Can I Invest in Green Companies? appeared first on Canadian Business – How to Do Business Better.Damir Alnsour
- Here’s What Went Down at the CB Innovation Awards 2024 Luncheon April 23, 2024Canada’s senior business leaders and emerging entrepreneurs came together to honour some of the country's most innovative companies. The post Here’s What Went Down at the CB Innovation Awards 2024 Luncheon appeared first on Canadian Business – How to Do Business Better.Srivindhya Kolluru
- Mastercard Is Using Innovation to Empower People and Power Canada’s Economy April 23, 2024President of Mastercard Canada, Sasha Krstic, on Canadians’ new definition of prosperity and why it matters to business, technology and government leaders The post Mastercard Is Using Innovation to Empower People and Power Canada’s Economy appeared first on Canadian Business – How to Do Business Better.Vanessa Grant
Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine
- British Columbia Quarterly Market Overview: Q1 2024 May 14, 2024According to a quarterly report by Edge Realty, there are some mixed indicators for the strength of the BC housing market. Sales Quarter-over-quarter, there was a significant increase of 8.9% in sales in the first quarter of 2024, indicating a reasonable demand for housing. However, the year-over-year growth was more modest at 0.6%, which may […]CREW Editorial
- Diversifying Your Portfolio: The Strategic Advantage of Metro Detroit Real Estate Investments May 14, 2024Diversification is a fundamental element in investment strategy, reducing risk by spreading investments across different asset classes. Real estate offers an excellent opportunity for diversification, especially when leveraging markets with growth potential and economic resilience. Metro Detroit is one such market, allowing investors to not only diversify away from a traditional stocks and bonds portfolio, […]Joanna Gerber
- Immediate change is necessary to turn housing crisis around May 14, 2024Canada is cratering in many ways and the housing supply and affordability crisis appears to be getting worse. The stock of new housing is falling – at exactly the time we need it to rise. Many folks – especially the younger generation – can no longer afford to buy a home and live in the […]Richard Lyall
- Capital Gains Changes May 13, 2024The federal government has announced proposed changes to capital gains tax rules, citing concerns that wealthier Canadians tend to derive a larger portion of their income from capital gains, so tend to disproportionately benefit from the capital gains tax advantage. In 2021, the top 1% earned 10.4% of all income in Canada, but this figure […]Joanna Gerber
- Changing Conditions for Toronto Landlords May 10, 2024Toronto City Council recently approved an enhanced apartment inspection and enforcement initiative aimed at boosting health and safety, as well as enabling easy access to online information on building conditions citywide. RentSafeTO, which oversees over 3,600 apartment complexes, approved the new rules to help uphold maintenance standards. Under the revamped regulations, non-compliant properties will be […]Joanna Gerber
- Consumer Health: Debt Service Ratios And Net Worth May 9, 2024According to the March 2024 Edge Report, current trends in debt service ratios and net worth may indicate areas of concern. The prevalence of static payment variable rate mortgages, household debt-to-GDP ratios, and Canada’s heavy reliance on real estate assets, may raise concerns about resilience. Debt Service Ratios In Q4 of 2023, debt servicing costs […]Joanna Gerber
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