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The Real Estate Crisis in Canada: Navigating Through Uncertain Times

The housing market in Canada as of May 2024 is complicated, with the national average house price slightly lower than it was the month before and the year before. This fall is a part of a larger pattern in which the national benchmark home price has decreased from the prior year, indicating a possible slowdown in the market. Concerns regarding Canada's housing bubble have started to surface, with one analyst even going so far as to call it one of the biggest ever. If a bubble of this kind bursts, the effects would be disastrous and the nation might enter a deeper recession than is currently predicted.

Excessive foreign investment has contributed significantly to Canada's real estate problems. According to recent data from the Bank of Canada, the percentage of homes purchased by foreign investors increased to 30% in the first quarter of this year from 28% in the prior year and 22% in 2020. Because of the increased impact on affordability caused by this influx, significant recovery in major Canadian markets is unlikely. According to experts, solving these problems would take years of consistent work, especially in terms of lowering building prices and streamlining regulatory procedures to increase housing accessibility.

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5 MONEY MISTAKES TO AVOID Let Your Money Work For You

In recent years with inflation and disruption in many industries investors have become very careful and more conservative. Managing your money well requires more than just doing the right thing. It frequently also entails abstaining from making mistakes, especially when such mistakes involve inaction. Taking risks is part of the money game but being strategic and taking calculated risks mitigates pitfalls and damage. Here are five mistakes to avoid when it comes to your money.

1. Storing Cash

It is true that market volatility can be frightening but it is often temporary. Thus, while you're investing in stocks, consider your time horizon. Instead of just keeping your money for fear of losing it. Make your money work for you. Make it a habit to invest by allocating a portion of your monthly cash reserves to a diverse portfolio. If you do not know much about money, get a financial adviser to help you analyse your situation in other to make financial set smart financial goals and make great decisions.

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