Daily brief · October 6, 2026

Economists Warn of Closing Affordable Housing Window, Mortgage Rates Volatile

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Concerns are rising about the diminishing availability of affordable housing in Canada, as economists highlight a closing window of opportunity. Mortgage rates are expected to remain volatile, with discussions around potential impacts from international rate changes.

Affordability

Economists are warning that the window for affordable housing in Canada is closing.

Financial Post ↗
GTA Market

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

mpamag.com ↗
Regulation

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

CTV News ↗
Rentals

There is a focus on delivering the next generation of rental housing through various initiatives.

UrbanToronto ↗
Mortgages

The current volatility in mortgage rates is not expected to end soon.

mpamag.com ↗
Development

Toronto is introducing free pre-approved plans for the development of fourplexes and sixplexes.

storeys.com ↗
Sales

A new, flexible approach to selling homes is being 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 succeeded in reducing a significant penalty.

TorontoToday.ca ↗
Mortgages

The reasons behind rising fixed mortgage rates when the Bank of Canada holds steady are explained.

REMAX Canada ↗
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