Housing Affordability for Millennials Remains Unlikely

October 2, 2019 Gen-Y homeowners in big cities may never exist, according to RBC Economics' latest report on housing affordability.

Big City Rental Blues: A Look at Canada’s Rental Housing Deficit

September 26, 2019 A new RBC Economics report finds Canada's rental housing shortage is fueling rental hikes in big cities.

Hope for Homebuyers: Housing Affordability Improves Slightly

June 27, 2019 There's good news for would-be homebuyers in Canada, according to RBC Economics' latest analysis of housing affordability.

Escalating Condo Costs Could Settle the Rent vs. Own Debate

March 28, 2019 In RBC's latest quarterly housing report, it's the deteriorating affordability of owning a condo in Canada's major cities that jumps out.

Happy New Year? 2019 Will Put Canada’s Economy to the Test

January 3, 2019 What will 2019 bring for the Canadian economy? RBC Economics' latest report, Navigating 2019, explores the bigger trends that may shape the year and beyond.

Housing Affordability Worsens, with No Break in Sight in 2019

December 21, 2018 The housing affordability measure is now at its worst level in Canada since 1990, with rising interest rates as the main culprit. And with two more rate hikes expected in 2019, the price of owning a home will continue to escalate.

RBC Economics: Provincial Outlook

December 13, 2018 Here's RBC Economics Deputy Chief Economist with a quick overview of what's in store for Canada's provincial economies next year. (Hint: British Columbia will lead the pack with 2.6% growth.) But no matter where you live, higher interest rates will bite.