BoC held at 2.25%. 5-yr fixed mortgages ~4.7–5.1%. Stable for buyers.
Easing — at 2.8%, inflation above target but declining. Everyday costs still elevated.
Improving — at 6.5%, the market has some slack. New immigrants and job-changers should factor in landing time.
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