https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/more-than-one-quarter-of-ontario-homeowners-downsized-in-past-year-report “There may be some people who have been impacted by job changes, fear of mortgage costs, things like that,” said LowestRates.ca mortgage broker Leah Zlatkin in a statement. “But I think that is a very small percentage of the population. As the population ages, there are a lot of people who don’t want to […]

https://www.iheartradio.ca/newstalk-1010/audio/podcasts/who-are-canada-s-real-estate-investors-and-where-are-they-buying-1.19706671 Leah Zlatkin says that “A lot has changed” since 2020. “I don’t know if we can really base this on the profile of existing investors.” She also explained that 2020 trends reflecting out-out-province investors in the East Coast remain relevant to the current housing market. “For many Ontario investors who want to get into […]

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/canada/who-are-canada-s-real-estate-investors-and-where-are-they-buying-1.6411443 Leah Zlatkin says that “A lot has changed” since 2020. “I don’t know if we can really base this on the profile of existing investors.” She also explained that 2020 trends reflecting out-out-province investors in the East Coast remain relevant to the current housing market. “For many Ontario investors who want to get into […]

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/what-impact-has-the-bocs-rate-pause-had-on-canadas-housing-market/445589 The Bank of Canada’s decision to keep its policy rate frozen at 4.5% for the second consecutive meeting in April will likely play a significant role in client dynamics in the very near future, Leah Zlatkin told Canadian Mortgage Professional. “For borrowers who have existing mortgages [and] who have renewals a little bit further […]

https://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/2023/04/10/the-first-home-savings-account-is-here-is-that-house-finally-within-reach.htmlhttps://torontosun.com/news/real-estate-activity-remains-muted-in-face-of-steep-rate-hikes The new federal plan has some hiccups — it’s still not available at the Big Six banks — but once it’s up and running, it will allow potential buyers to save for their first home tax-free.