Episode 378
Housing Affordability, Interest Rates, and Global Market Outlook
Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast · Sandy MacKay, Steve Hamoen
July 23, 20256m 35s
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Show Notes
In this episode, the conversation opens with a welcome and overview, followed by a sponsor message from Real Approved Inc. The discussion delves into Canadian housing affordability trends and the Bank of Canada's interest rate strategy. The impact of US-Canada trade tensions on mortgage rates is explored, along with insights from Oxford Economics on the housing market outlook. The episode examines housing starts, resale activity, and challenges in the condo market. Macroeconomic risks and global policy shifts are also discussed, providing a comprehensive view of the current landscape. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a sponsor message from Real Approved Inc.
(0:00) Welcome & Overview
(0:21) Sponsor: Real Approved Inc.
(0:39) Canadian Housing Affordability Trends
(2:06) Bank of Canada's Interest Rate Strategy
(2:24) US-Canada Trade Tensions & Mortgage Rates
(3:01) Oxford Economics on Housing Market Outlook
(4:07) Housing Starts, Resale Activity & Condo Market Challenges
(4:47) Macroeconomic Risks & Global Policy Shifts
(5:48) Closing Remarks & Sponsor Message