Market Updates

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate again, more cuts 'reasonable' if inflation keeps easing

Jared Olmsted

Jul 241 min read

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.

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NEW - Toronto Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT)

Jared Olmsted

Nov 29, 20231 min read

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

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Good News On the Inflation Front Suggests Policy Rates Have Peaked

Jared Olmsted

Nov 23, 20233 min read

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)...

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Market Commentary by Vine Group - November 2023

Jared Olmsted

Nov 10, 20234 min read

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...

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sqcentral

Oct 11, 20231 min read

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...

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sqcentral

Aug 4, 20234 min read

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...

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sqcentral

May 29, 20232 min read

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...

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Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) - Part 3

Jared Olmsted

Apr 6, 20232 min read

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...

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Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA)

Jared Olmsted

Mar 17, 20231 min read

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...

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The Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Even As the Fed Promises to Push Higher

Jared Olmsted

Mar 9, 20233 min read

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...

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Further Decline in Inflation in January Affirms Bank of Canada Pause in March - The Westlake Team

Jared Olmsted

Feb 22, 20232 min read

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,...

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December Housing Data Ended 2022 on a Weak Note - The Westlake Team

sqcentral

Feb 16, 20233 min read

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....

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The Bank of Canada Hiked Rates By Only 25 bps, Signaling A Pause

sqcentral

Jan 25, 20232 min read

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...

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sqcentral

Jan 18, 20231 min read

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...

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Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax Looms, And It Will Have Ripples

sqcentral

Jan 3, 20232 min read

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.

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Vine Group Executive Market Commentary December 2022

Jared Olmsted

Dec 28, 20221 min read

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...

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sqcentral

Dec 12, 20224 min read

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...

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SUMMARY: Benjamin Tal's MREB AGM Presentation (November 2022)

sqcentral

Nov 10, 20222 min read

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...

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sqcentral

Aug 24, 20223 min read

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

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