Daily brief · October 6, 2026

Economists Warn of Closing Affordable Housing Window, Mortgage Rate Volatility

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Concerns are rising about the shrinking window for affordable housing in Canada, while mortgage rates are expected to remain volatile. New initiatives aim to increase rental housing supply and streamline development in Toronto.

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 market control.

mpamag.com ↗
Regulation

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

CTV News ↗
Rental Housing

New developments are being delivered to create the next generation of rental housing.

UrbanToronto ↗
Mortgage Rates

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

mpamag.com ↗
Development

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

storeys.com ↗
Selling

A new, flexible approach to selling homes is now available in Toronto.

blogTO ↗
Student Housing

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

Financial Post ↗
Condos

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

TorontoToday.ca ↗
Mortgage Rates

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

REMAX Canada ↗
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