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Housing Market Boost from Rate Cut? Other Challenges May Stand in the Way.

The Bank of Canada just cut interest rates by 25 basis points, and while that usually makes mortgages cheaper, don’t expect an instant housing rebound. Yes, there is pent-up demand, but other factors could hold the market back. Trade tensions, a shaky stock market, and recession fears in the U.S. are all adding to economic uncertainty. If bond yields drop further, fixed mortgage rates will follow, but that’s not guaranteed. Meanwhile, construction costs may continue to rise due to supply chain disruptions. And with immigration targets lowered and fewer international students entering Canada, one of the key drivers of housing demand in Ontario is slowing down. So while lower rates help some buyers, Ontario’s housing market still faces uncertainty.

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