Daily brief · October 6, 2026

Economists Warn of Closing Affordable Housing Window Amid Rate Volatility

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Economists are sounding the alarm about the shrinking window for affordable housing in Canada. Mortgage rates are expected to remain volatile, with potential implications from U.S. Federal Reserve actions.

Affordability

Economists warn 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 market control.

mpamag.com ↗
Regulation

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

CTV News ↗
Rentals

There is a focus on developing the next generation of rental housing in Canada.

UrbanToronto ↗
Mortgages

The current instability in mortgage rates is anticipated to continue for the foreseeable future.

mpamag.com ↗
Development

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

storeys.com ↗
Sales

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

blogTO ↗
Student Housing

Public-private partnerships are transforming student housing development across Canada.

Financial Post ↗
Condos

A Toronto condo developer successfully reduced a significant penalty despite being called 'dishonest'.

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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