Episode 146: BoC Rate Decisions, High Interest Impact, and RE/MAX 2025 Housing Outlook

In this episode, we kick off with an introduction and sponsor mention, then explore the Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions and their impact on economic stability. We analyze the real estate market's response to high interest rates, followed by a look at challenges in the rental market and strategies for investors. The episode covers new mortgage qualifying rate regulations and broker strategies to navigate market competition. We review RE/MAX Canada's 2025 housing market outlook and provide an analysis of the Toronto condominium market. We also discuss legal developments in Quebec title insurance. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a sponsor reminder. (0:00) Introduction and sponsor mention (0:38) Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions and economic stability (2:12) Real estate market response to high interest rates (3:11) Rental market challenges and investor strategies (4:27) New mortgage qualifying rate regulations (6:16) Broker strategies amid market competition (7:08) RE/MAX Canada's 2025 housing market outlook (10:35) Toronto condominium market analysis (12:41) Legal developments in Quebec title insurance (16:16) Closing remarks and sponsor reminder