Daily brief · October 6, 2026

Economists Warn of Closing Affordable Housing Window; Mortgage Rates Volatile

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Concerns are rising about the shrinking window for affordable housing in Canada, as economists issue warnings. Mortgage rate volatility is expected to continue, with factors like Bank of Canada decisions and potential U.S. Fed rate hikes influencing fixed rates.

Affordability

Economists are warning that the opportunity to find affordable housing in Canada is diminishing.

Financial Post ↗
GTA Market

Bidding competition in the GTA is increasing slightly, but sellers are still waiting for a more favourable market.

mpamag.com ↗
Regulation

Questions about the handling of a scandal are prompting a review of real estate regulations in Saskatchewan.

CTV News ↗
Rentals

There is a focus on delivering the next generation of rental housing, moving from pipeline to progress.

UrbanToronto ↗
Mortgages

Expect the current volatility in mortgage rates to persist for the foreseeable future.

mpamag.com ↗
Development

Toronto has introduced free pre-approved plans to facilitate the development of fourplexes and sixplexes.

storeys.com ↗
Selling

A new, flexible approach to selling homes has been introduced in Toronto.

blogTO ↗
Student Housing

Private and public partnerships are reshaping student housing development across Canada.

Financial Post ↗
Condos

A Toronto condo developer has successfully reduced a significant penalty following a dispute.

TorontoToday.ca ↗
Mortgages

Fixed mortgage rates are increasing even when the Bank of Canada maintains its key interest rate.

REMAX Canada ↗
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