From REPMAG Canada - Will new PM stick to housing promises?

Will new PM stick to housing promises?
by Steve Randall

Canada’s new federal government will now be expected to deliver on a raft of election promises, including those on affordable housing.

Justin Trudeau made this promise a month ago: “Safe, adequate, and affordable housing is essential to building strong families, strong communities, and a strong economy.

"We have a plan to make housing more affordable for those who need it most – seniors, persons with disabilities, lower-income families, and Canadians working hard to join the middle class.”

Liberal.ca details the pledges made by the party that is now empowered to enact them; “significant new investments in affordable housing;" “tax incentives to increase and substantially renovate the supply of rental housing across Canada;” a review of government-owned land to see if it can be used for affordable homes; a modernized Home Buyers’ Plan; and a review of “escalating home prices in high-priced markets – like Vancouver and Toronto – to keep homeownership within reach for Canadians living in these areas.” 

Over to you Mr Trudeau…

Peter Kinch on Canadian Mortgage Rates

If you're riding the variable rate it can be scary sometimes, it can even keep you up at night. With interest rates at historical lows people are starting to wonder when and how high rates will go. Peter Kinch, The Number 1 Mortgage Broker in Canada, has insight on what to expect in the short term and in the next 2 to 4 years.

He points out that interest rates are at their lowest ever which is attracting buyers to the market in turn firming up prices. Housing affordability is very good right now so take advantage while you can.

He also expects rates to go up 3% in the next 2 to 4 years.


Watch the full interview here on CTV News.

Small piece of trivia Mr. Kinch lived in the same city I do in Japan and we have mutual acquaintances - Six degrees of separation!