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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What Does Rupture Mean for Real Estate?
Canada’s real estate shifts amid lower immigration, the inflation-rate balance, and regional divides. The era of frenzied growth and rapid price gains is over; the market has cooled since the COVID peak. Short-term prices likely stable; long-term uncertain amid fast-changing global conditions. Buyers and sellers should research, do due diligence, and rely on trusted pros […]
Bank Holds Key Rates at 2.25%
Bank of Canada held rates at 2.25% as expected, citing weaker growth, soft labor market, and rising inflation risks globally. Middle East conflict pushed oil and gas prices higher, tightening financial conditions, increasing volatility, and complicating policy outlook amid uncertainty. After aggressive cuts from 2024 to 2025, Bank signals data dependence; next decision expected April […]
Eliminating Parking Minimums: Boosting Canada’s Housing
Canadian cities debated scrapping mandatory parking minimums, as a fast, low-cost way to unlock housing supply. Underground stalls cost ~$50K-$100K each; a 200-unit project with 250 stalls can add up to ~$25M. Developers reported quicker leasing in transit areas with less parking, often appealing to younger, car-free households. Reform boosts housing and cuts carbon best […]
Canada’s Spring 2026 Real Estate Market: What Buyers, Sellers, and Developers Need to Know
Canada's real estate market shows renewed momentum with lower interest rates easing mortgage affordability, sparking buyer activity, especially among first-time and move-up buyers. However, housing supply remains critically constrained, with a need for 3.5 million new homes by 2030. The Greater Toronto Area market varies by segment, with competitive activity in detached homes and challenges […]