Episode 77: Canada Housing Downturn Is the Steepest Among Major Economies — What Happens Next?

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Episode 77 provides an update on Canada's economy, housing, and mortgage rates, discussing the implications of recent data for buyers and homeowners.

Send us Fan Mail Episode 77 is a wide-ranging update on Canada’s economy, housing, and mortgage rates — with real talk on what the latest data could mean for buyers, homeowners, and renewals. We cover: Canada’s Q4 GDP contraction and what it signals for growth GTA new home sales: only 268 sold in January — the lowest since 1981 Why fixed mortgage rates have been “leaking lower” (and how to think about locking in) National Bank: housing affordability improved for 8 straight quarters, but ...

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Hosts: Alex Pang, Alex Shanks

Topics covered

• Canada economy
• housing market
• mortgage rates
• GDP contraction
• housing affordability

Keywords

• Canada housing downturn
• mortgage rates
• GDP contraction
• housing affordability
• GTA new home sales

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Organizations: National Bank

Places: Canada, GTA

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