Daily brief · October 6, 2026

Affordable Housing Window Closing, Mortgage Rate Volatility Continues

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Economists are warning that the window for affordable housing in Canada is narrowing. Mortgage rate volatility is expected to persist, with fixed rates rising despite Bank of Canada holds.

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 handling 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 across Canada.

UrbanToronto ↗
Mortgages

Expect continued volatility in current mortgage rates for the foreseeable future.

mpamag.com ↗
Development

Toronto is introducing free pre-approved plans for building fourplexes and sixplexes.

storeys.com ↗
Sales

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

blogTO ↗
Student Housing

Private and public development deals are changing student housing across Canada.

Financial Post ↗
Condos

A Toronto condo developer successfully reduced a significant penalty related to their dealings.

TorontoToday.ca ↗
Mortgages

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

REMAX Canada ↗
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