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Canada's Housing Crisis: Unpacking the CMHC Report & Rate Reality -E92
In this episode, Alex McFadyen of Flow Mortgage Co. addresses whether Canada is heading for a real estate and recessionary crisis, acknowledging that many Canadians are struggling with rising rents and mortgage costs. He breaks down the CMHC Home Affordability Report, which confirms severe housing supply issues, noting an annual shortfall of 200,000 new homes and that a 2030 timeline for resolution is no longer realistic. McFadyen also clarifies misconceptions about interest rates, explaining that fixed rates are trending upwards due to sticky inflation and surging oil prices, indicating rate…
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