CMI State of the Market: Canadian Home Sales Moderate Further in May
CMI State of the Market: Canadian Home Sales Moderate Further in May Canada’s housing market continued to rebalance in May, as sales declined for a third consecutive month and new property listings rose. The combination of central bank rate policy and affordability challenges was largely responsible for the decline in sales activity. Home Sales and…
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CMI State of the Market: Home Sales Moderate in April as Mortgage Rates Rise
Canadian home sales declined in April, as rising mortgage interest rates and other affordability challenges kept more homebuyers on the sidelines. Industry data shows that home prices may have peaked in urban centres such as Toronto, signaling the first major shift in market sentiment since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic more than two years…
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A Closer Look at MIC Investing: CMI’s Mortgage Adjudication and Selection Process
With tighter mortgage lending rules governing traditional banks, many Canadians are turning to private lenders to obtain their mortgages. Private mortgages fill a critical gap in Canada’s lending market, and represent an untapped investment opportunity. Mortgage Investment Corporations, commonly known as MICs, are investment vehicles designed specifically for mortgage lending. Although there are hundreds of…
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CMI State of the Market: Housing Becomes Major Theme in 2022 Federal Budget
Canada’s housing market cooled at the end of the first quarter, as supply constraints weighed on sales activity and contributed to another uptick in home values. Meanwhile, the federal government announced several supply-boosting initiatives in its 2022 budget to help alleviate shortages across the country. Home Sales Decline in March: CREA National home sales…
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Spring Cleaning Your Investment Portfolio
Much like your home, your investment portfolio requires regular maintenance to maximize its long-term value. Is it time to spring clean your portfolio? Here’s a to-do list. The concept of spring cleaning usually applies to areas of your home or workplace you may have forgotten about during the rest of the year. However, spring cleaning…
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CMI State of the Market: Home Sales Rise in February as More Listings Hit the Market
Canadian home sales rose at a brisk pace in February, as more homeowners listed their properties for sale ahead of the busier spring season. The Bank of Canada’s decision to start raising interest rates could have a material impact on mortgage costs in the near term, which could prompt more buyers and sellers into the…
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CMI State of the Market: Home Prices Continue to Surge at the Start of 2022
CMI State of the Market: Home Prices Continue to Surge at the Start of 2022 Canadian home sales edged up slightly in January, as a dearth of available supply limited real estate transactions at the start of the year. Supply constraints also helped push prices to their highest level on record, further eroding affordability at…
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