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Canadian Real Estate Month in Review: August 2023 – Housing Market Insights and Home Affordability

Daniel Crook by Daniel Crook
September 1, 2023
in Affordability, Canada
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Affordability continues to be one of the hottest topics in Canadian real estate right now, with many buyers seeking the best markets to start their home search in. From data-driven insights on the best places to buy to an in-depth look at how home buying has changed in the last decade, check out our top stories for August:

Here’s What Canadians Earning the Median Income Can Afford to Buy Across Canada

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Housing prices are steadying across Canada after rising nearly 8% throughout the year. We analyzed data for 17 major markets across Canada to see if you could afford a home earning the median income in each of those cities. Continue reading >>

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Get Wifi and Wanderlust: Top Destinations for Digital Nomads in North America

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Whether you’re a remote worker, or just looking for somewhere new, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at the top destinations across North America for digital nomads for tech savvies, based on affordability, the internet and the tech scene. Continue reading >>

Surprising Similarities: Buying a Home Today vs. 10 Years Ago

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Home prices have changed dramatically in the last ten years, but that doesn’t mean market trends have changed completely. We compared the Canadian real estate market from now to how it was a decade ago to get an idea of what’s different and where the surprising similarities lie. Continue reading >>

Discover Affordable Toronto Condo Options: Where to Buy Below Average Prices

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Condos are Toronto’s most affordable home-buying option, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be expensive. We analyzed data for every Toronto neighbourhood and compared the average price of an apartment in each to the city’s total average to find where you’re likely to find the most affordable condos in the city. Continue reading >>

Ontario Opulence: 5 Recently Sold Luxury Properties

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Take a look at these stunning luxury properties recently sold in Ontario. Whether you’re looking for design ideas, or just want to check out the more expensive side of Ontario living, these homes are sure to inspire and amaze. Continue reading >>

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Daniel Crook

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Daniel Crook is a Content Marketing Specialist at Zoocasa. Daniel’s insights provide home buyers and sellers with knowledge of local and national markets to aid them in their real estate pursuits. Daniel covers a multitude of topics, ranging from mortgages to local market trends, as well as data-driven reports uncovering national trends. His work has been featured in outlets such as BNN Bloomberg, CTV News, the National Post and the Globe and Mail. You can find all his latest insights on the Zoocasa blog.

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