Fara Ghafari, 88 West Realty
Fara Ghafari is a licensed real estate agent as well as a REALTOR® in CREA and an expert in rental and for-sale properties at 88 West Realty.
Fara Ghafari is a licensed real estate agent as well as a REALTOR® in CREA and an expert in rental and for-sale properties at 88 West Realty.
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2026 Rate Forecast: Hold Now, Hike Later?
Economists now expect the Bank of Canada to hold rates steady through most or all of 2026 after 100 basis points of cuts in 2025. The policy rate sits at 2.25%, with the BoC signalling it is “about the right level” amid resilient growth and tariff uncertainty. Several banks see the next move more likely […]
2026 Canada Housing: Waiting Game Nears Turning Point
Sales Stalemate: Home resales have remained flat since mid-2025 as buyers and sellers wait each other out, muting fall market activity. Price Pressure: National prices have slipped, down 3.7% yearly, with softness concentrated in Ontario, British Columbia, and parts of Alberta. Regional Divide: While major markets like Toronto and Montreal cooled, cities such as Vancouver, […]
Canadian real estate’s great divide: One market booming while the other crashes
Canadian office real estate is improving as workers return to offices, with vacancy rates dropping nationally from 18.7% to 18% and a nearly 3% decrease in downtown Toronto. No new office construction is expected, supporting further vacancy declines. However, the condo market is struggling due to tighter immigration policies reducing demand, causing prices to fall, […]
Will First-Time Buyers Shape Canada’s 2026 Market?
Slide 1 10% of Canadians plan to buy homes next year, half first-time buyers. Slide 2 Despite economic uncertainty, buyer interest remains strong heading into 2026. Slide 3 One-third of markets will shift from buyers’ to balanced conditions. Slide 4 Home sales expected to rise 3.4% in 2026, signalling market momentum. Slide 5 First-time buyers […]