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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate again, more cuts 'reasonable' if inflation keeps easing
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 4.5 per cent on Wednesday.

Jared Olmsted
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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NEW - Toronto Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT)
On September 6, 2023, City Council approved graduated Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) rates with additional thresholds for high-value

Jared Olmsted
Nov 29, 20231 min read
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Good News On the Inflation Front Suggests Policy Rates Have Peaked
By Scott Westlake - The Westlake Team Today's inflation report showed a continued improvement, mainly due to falling year-over-year (y/y)...

Jared Olmsted
Nov 23, 20233 min read
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Market Commentary by Vine Group - November 2023
The end of rate increases and why variable rates might be the best solution for many. During their October meeting, the Bank of Canada...

Jared Olmsted
Nov 10, 20234 min read
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Some Numbers on the Housing Deficit
Memo from Tina O'Brien Please see below the sobering numbers on the housing deficit in the backdrop of immigration and the swell in the...
sqcentral
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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Market Commentary by Vine Group
What next? Navigating the current rate environment & strategically preparing for the future The recent increase by the Bank of Canada in...
sqcentral
Aug 4, 20234 min read
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RECO AGM & TRESA 2020 Panel Highlights
Earlier this Spring, SQ was pleased to welcome Tim Hudak, CEO of OREA to talk about the current real estate landscape in Ontario, and to...
sqcentral
May 29, 20232 min read
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Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) - Part 3
By RECO Communications RECO is pleased to share the next video in the TRESA series. It focuses on sharing the content of competing...

Jared Olmsted
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA)
By RECO Communications As part of our ongoing communications with registrants about upcoming TRESA changes, here is the next video in the...

Jared Olmsted
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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The Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Even As the Fed Promises to Push Higher
By Scott Westlake - The Westlake Team As expected, the central bank held the overnight rate at 4.5%, ending, for now, the eight...

Jared Olmsted
Mar 9, 20233 min read
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Further Decline in Inflation in January Affirms Bank of Canada Pause in March - The Westlake Team
Canadian inflation decelerated meaningfully in January despite the continued strength in the economy. Labour markets remain very tight,...

Jared Olmsted
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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December Housing Data Ended 2022 on a Weak Note - The Westlake Team
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in January were the lowest for the month since 2009 and fell 37.1% from a year ago....
sqcentral
Feb 16, 20233 min read
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The Bank of Canada Hiked Rates By Only 25 bps, Signaling A Pause
As expected, the Bank of Canada--satisfied with the sharp decline in recent inflation pressure--raised the policy rate by only 25 bps to...
sqcentral
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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Lending Updates - The Westlake Team
The Westlake Team is one of SQ's Strategic Lending Partner. They are a team of extremely experienced and well-informed mortgage...
sqcentral
Jan 18, 20231 min read
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Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax Looms, And It Will Have Ripples
The new annual tax kicks in on January 1 and home buyers should be vigilant to avoid being on the hook for penalties of up to $10,000.
sqcentral
Jan 3, 20232 min read
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Vine Group Executive Market Commentary December 2022
The Bank of Canada (BOC) increased their overnight rate again on December 7, 2022, by 0.50%, taking the overnight rate to 4.25%. This...

Jared Olmsted
Dec 28, 20221 min read
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Canada's Foreign Buyer Ban
Beginning in the new year, non-Canadians will be subject to a two-year ban on purchasing homes in Canada. Many have said it wouldn’t...
sqcentral
Dec 12, 20224 min read
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SUMMARY: Benjamin Tal's MREB AGM Presentation (November 2022)
Suzan highlights AGM presentation with Benjamin Tal on mortgage rates, employment trends and immigration. Knowledge creates...
sqcentral
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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Mega Mastermind (June 2022)
We brought together a panel of some of Sutton Quantum's top agents to talk about this changing market. Panelists include: Alex Winiarski, Br
sqcentral
Aug 24, 20223 min read
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