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New homes under construction in Ontario as HST rebate supports increased buyer demand and new home sales.

Ontario New Home Sales Jump 130% After HST Rebate, Industry Data Shows

Ontario’s new-home market posted a sharp improvement in the second quarter of 2026, with 8,410 homes sold across the province — up 130% from 3,645 during the same period a…

Swikblog News Desk August 12, 2026

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Balmain House Sells for $2 Million After Vendor Cuts Reserve by $100,000

A local upsizer has bought a two-bedroom Balmain semi for $2 million after the owner lowered the reserve by $100,000 during Saturday’s auction, highlighting the negotiating power available to buyers…

Swikblog News Desk July 27, 2026

Australian property auction sold sign outside a residential home as auction clearance rates remain below 50% amid housing market slowdown

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Australian Property Auction Clearance Rates Stay Below 50% as Housing Market Slump Continues

Australia’s auction market has entered a much tougher phase, with the latest property figures showing that fewer than half of homes taken to auction are selling, even as the national…

Chetan Sharma July 5, 2026

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Historic CIBC Building in Downtown Edmonton Listed for Sale After Nearly 100 Years

Updated: July 6, 2026 One of downtown Edmonton's longest-standing commercial landmarks is looking for a new owner. The former Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) building at the corner of…

Chetan Sharma June 24, 2026

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Canada’s Condo Market Slows as Rising Maintenance Fees and Weak Sales Weigh on Buyers

Canada's condo market is entering a new phase where affordability concerns extend far beyond a property's listing price. Buyers who once focused primarily on mortgage payments are increasingly scrutinizing monthly…

Chetan Sharma June 22, 2026

Older couple reviewing Social Security payment schedule and direct deposit details at home

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Mortgage Rates Today, June 19, 2026: 30-Year Fixed Rate Falls to 6.47%, Lowest in Over a Month

Mortgage rates moved lower this week, giving homebuyers a much-needed break after months of elevated borrowing costs. Freddie Mac reported that the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell…

Chetan Sharma June 21, 2026

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Australia Housing Market Shock: Auction Clearance Rates Fall to 40%, Lowest Since 2020

Updated: July 2, 2026 Australia's property market is showing fresh signs of slowing after auction results weakened across the country's major cities. New figures suggest buyers are becoming more cautious,…

Chetan Sharma June 21, 2026

Melbourne suburban neighbourhood with residential homes and a busy multi-lane road intersection under clear daytime skies, illustrating the city's housing market.

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Melbourne Set for Australia’s Worst Property Price Performance in 2026

Updated: June 29, 2026 Melbourne is expected to experience the weakest housing market performance among Australia's capital cities during 2026, with new forecasts pointing to a decline in home values…

Chetan Sharma June 20, 2026

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