Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast
We cover the daily developments, trends, and regulatory changes affecting the industry, powered by an AI Steve Hamoen. Get insights sourced from reputable news outlets to help you stay informed and make well-informed decisions.
Mortgage Risks, Real Estate Inequality, and Barrie Development Challenges
In this episode, we begin with a welcome and an overview, followed by a sponsor message from Real Approved Inc. We delve into RBC's mortgage delinquencies and the effects of high interest rates on the market. The discussion shifts to the risks associated with high-rise condos and commercial real estate. We explore the growing inequality in home ownership and the financialization of housing. The episode also covers the receivership of a real estate development in Barrie. We conclude with closing remarks and a final sponsor message.
Key Points
- RBC's latest earnings report reveals rising mortgage delinquencies, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area, due to high interest rates.
- A study by Simon Fraser University highlights growing inequality in home ownership across Canada, with younger generations facing greater affordability pressures.
- A significant residential development project in Barrie, Ontario, has been placed in receivership due to financial difficulties, putting its future in jeopardy.
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