Realtor Sahana Ballal

02/16/2026

Here are the latest Big 6 Bank forecasts for the Bank of Canada's policy rate. Most banks see the BoC holding at 2.25% through 2026, but 2027 views are starting to diverge. Full breakdown 👇



Source: Canadian Mortgage Trends

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

The latest Market Watch report is out!

As we step into 2026, January gives us an early sense of what’s influencing the GTA housing market — from buyer behaviour to listing trends and the shifting momentum across the region.
Stay informed and start the year with the latest insights.

📄 Check out January’s housing market performance and what’s ahead HERE 🔗https://bit.ly/3AMV3FM

01/16/2026

Economists expect a gradual housing recovery in 2026 as lower interest rates support demand, while affordability constraints and supply challenges keep price growth in check.

08/14/2025

The Bank of Canada considered cutting interest rates at its last meeting, but trade uncertainty and sticky core inflation compelled officials to hold borrowing costs steady.

03/20/2025

BREAKING: The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate by 25 bps to 2.75%, marking its 7th consecutive rate cut. The move means more relief for those with variable-rate mortgages and lines of credit.

02/21/2025

As mortgage inquiries and pre-approvals increase, OSFI is set to implement a 15% cap on high loan-to-income (LTI) mortgages starting November 1. This move aims to mitigate risk concentration in the housing market. Understand how these changes might affect your home financing plans.

Continue reading at: canadianrealestatemagazine.ca

12/12/2024

🚨 It’s official: The major banks (RBC, Scotiabank, CIBC, BMO Financial Group, National Bank) have announced that, effective December 12, their prime rate will drop to 5.45%. As usual, TD Bank’s mortgage prime rate will remain 15 bps higher at 5.60%.

11/08/2024

Average asking rents declined nationally on a year-over-year basis for the first time in more than three years in October, said a report out Thursday.

11/05/2024

With National Association of REALTORS® – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉