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Ed Tracy, REALTOR®

Market insights

Articles & real estate news

Numbers without spin, plus the practical stuff nobody tells you until you're already in an offer. Below my own writing you'll find a monthly round-up of the Canadian, Ontario and Simcoe County housing news worth knowing about.

Updated monthly

Real estate news round-up

Headlines from other publishers, summarised in a few lines so you can decide what to read. Each item links to the original story on the publisher's own site.

September 2026

  • Canadian interest rate editorial graphicRE/MAX Canada
    CanadaSeptember 2, 2026Interest rates

    Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement: Rate Holds at 2.25%

    The Bank of Canada kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 2.25%. RE/MAX reviews the announcement and the Bank’s explanation for its decision.

    Read the full story at RE/MAX Canada →
  • Barrie waterfront and marina across Kempenfelt BayTRREB
    Simcoe CountySeptember 1, 2026Development charges

    Simcoe County and Vaughan Development Charge Reduction Program update

    TRREB provides an update on the development charge reduction program covering Simcoe County and Vaughan. The item focuses on charges associated with development, rather than resale home prices.

    Read the full story at TRREB →
  • House keys, mortgage papers and calculatorRE/MAX Canada
    CanadaAugust 27, 2026Renovation financing

    What Is a Purchase Plus Improvements Mortgage?

    A purchase plus improvements mortgage lets eligible buyers combine renovation costs with the mortgage used to purchase a home. RE/MAX explains this option for buyers weighing a less expensive property that needs work against a costlier move-in-ready home.

    Read the full story at RE/MAX Canada →
  • House keys, mortgage papers and calculatorGlobal News
    CanadaAugust 11, 2026Mortgage renewals

    Mortgage renewals mean housing takes up 50% of many Canadians' budgets

    Global News reports that mortgage renewals are putting pressure on many Canadians’ household budgets. For many, housing now accounts for 50% of their budget.

    Read the full story at Global News →
  • A representative Ontario residential streetCTV News
    OntarioSales and prices

    Greater Toronto Area home sales down 2% in August, prices dip below $1M: board

    GTA home sales fell 2% in August, according to real estate board figures reported by CTV News. Prices also slipped below $1 million, providing a snapshot of the neighbouring market for Simcoe County buyers and sellers.

    Read the full story at CTV News →
  • Editorial model representing Canadian housing supplyCTV News
    CanadaRental prices

    Rent prices across Canada fall for 23rd consecutive month but multi-bedroom units in Toronto see rise

    Rents across Canada declined for the 23rd month in a row. Toronto’s multi-bedroom rentals moved in the opposite direction, with increases showing that the national trend does not apply to every segment.

    Read the full story at CTV News →

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