Breaking news in the Mortgage world with some major changes on the horizon. But what do they mean? How will they take shape in the market? 
Ottawa to expand 30-year amortizations
Increasing the insurable amount by 50% from $1M to 1.5M
First Time Home Buyers & Investors 
Will these rules increase affordability 

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Breaking news in the Mortgage world with some major changes on the horizon. But what do they mean? How will they take shape in the market? 
<ul>
<li>Ottawa to expand 30-year amortizations</li>
<li>Increasing the insurable amount by 50% from $1M to 1.5M</li>
<li>First Time Home Buyers &amp; Investors </li>
<li>Will these rules increase affordability </li>
</ul>
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The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.

The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.
Show hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio. Show hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

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The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.

The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.

Show hosts Daniel Foche and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.
Show hosts Daniel Foche and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

How 30-Year Amortizations Will Impact Canadians

The Emerging Trends report, collaboratively produced by ULI and PWC with 175 contributors, provides comprehensive insights into various markets and asset classes across Canada⁠. While some markets struggle with high interest rates and construction costs, others like Calgary and Edmonton are benefiting from strong population growth and relative affordability⁠⁠.
Toronto's condo market faces its "toughest challenge in decades" with record-high unsold inventory of 25,893 units and numerous delayed projects⁠.
Calgary leads as the top real estate prospect for 2025, driven by strong population growth (87,000 new residents) and economic diversification⁠
Secondary markets like Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg are gaining attention for their affordability and growth potential, with Edmonton ranking 4th for overall real estate prospects in 2025

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The Emerging Trends report, collaboratively produced by ULI and PWC with 175 contributors, provides comprehensive insights into various markets and asset classes across Canada⁠. While some markets struggle with high interest rates and construction costs, others like Calgary and Edmonton are benefiting from strong population growth and relative affordability⁠⁠.
<ul>
<li>Toronto's condo market faces its "toughest challenge in decades" with record-high unsold inventory of 25,893 units and numerous delayed projects⁠.</li>
<li>Calgary leads as the top real estate prospect for 2025, driven by strong population growth (87,000 new residents) and economic diversification⁠</li>
<li>Secondary markets like Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg are gaining attention for their affordability and growth potential, with Edmonton ranking 4th for overall real estate prospects in 2025</li>
</ul>
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The Condo Disaster & National Market Update

The Bank of Canada has made its 5th consecutive rate cut, dropping rates by 50 basis points, creating a 150bps differential with US rates - the largest since 1997⁠. While the housing market shows increased activity without price inflation⁠, there's disagreement between former governor Poloz and current governor Macklem about whether Canada is in a recession⁠. A recent poll shows Canadians prefer a strong dollar (61%) over lower interest rates (39%)⁠
The housing market is experiencing increased activity without price inflation, which the Bank of Canada views as a positive development⁠⁠​
Former BoC Governor Poloz believes Canada is in a recession, while current Governor Macklem maintains the economy is still growing, though slowly⁠⁠​
Current market conditions present opportunities for investors with falling prices and rates, but come with risks of declining rents and increasing unemployment⁠

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The Bank of Canada has made its 5th consecutive rate cut, dropping rates by 50 basis points, creating a 150bps differential with US rates - the largest since 1997⁠. While the housing market shows increased activity without price inflation⁠, there's disagreement between former governor Poloz and current governor Macklem about whether Canada is in a recession⁠. A recent poll shows Canadians prefer a strong dollar (61%) over lower interest rates (39%)⁠
<ul>
<li>The housing market is experiencing increased activity without price inflation, which the Bank of Canada views as a positive development⁠⁠​</li>
<li>Former BoC Governor Poloz believes Canada is in a recession, while current Governor Macklem maintains the economy is still growing, though slowly⁠⁠​</li>
<li>Current market conditions present opportunities for investors with falling prices and rates, but come with risks of declining rents and increasing unemployment⁠</li>
</ul>
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Rate Cuts & Recession Debates: Canada's Economic Crossroads

This podcast episode features interviews from the 2024 Ontario Home Builders' Association Annual Conference in Niagara Falls with key figures in Ontario's home building industry⁠, including conversations with the regulator responsible for consumer protection, builders, and other industry leaders⁠. The interviews include discussions with Wendy Moir (CEO of HCRA), Mike Memme (Chair of OHBA and Co-Owner & Operations Manager of Mountainview Building Group), Scott Andison (CEO of OHBA), Dave Depencier (Past Chair of OHBA and Owner & President of Depencier Builders), and Miyoko Oikawa (Senior Manager, Stakeholder Liaison and Technical Services at OHBA).

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This podcast episode features interviews from the 2024 Ontario Home Builders' Association Annual Conference in Niagara Falls with key figures in Ontario's home building industry⁠, including conversations with the regulator responsible for consumer protection, builders, and other industry leaders⁠. The interviews include discussions with Wendy Moir (CEO of HCRA), Mike Memme (Chair of OHBA and Co-Owner &amp; Operations Manager of Mountainview Building Group), Scott Andison (CEO of OHBA), Dave Depencier (Past Chair of OHBA and Owner &amp; President of Depencier Builders), and Miyoko Oikawa (Senior Manager, Stakeholder Liaison and Technical Services at OHBA).
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