Foreign Buyer Ban Ends in 2027: Will Canadian Home Prices Surge?
Canada's federal foreign-buyer ban is currently scheduled to end on January 1, 2027. What could change if it expires, and why foreign demand alone is unlikely to determine home prices.
Weekly video + practical guide
GTA real estate video guides
Victoria Brodsky publishes a Russian-language real estate video every week. This section pairs each video with a searchable, practical article so you can quickly review the numbers, examples and decisions that matter.
Selling a tenanted home in Ontario: what to know before the sale
What owners should review before selling a rental home: the tenancy, N12, N4 and N8 notices, possession terms and recent Landlord and Tenant Board changes.
Toronto Mortgage Crisis 2026? What the Data Really Says About Renewals and Arrears
Why GTA mortgage arrears have risen sharply, what the 2026–2027 renewal wave means, and why the Bank of Canada sees Toronto borrowers as more exposed to refinancing risk.
First home in Canada: how much cash do you really need?
The minimum down payment is only the beginning. Plan for closing costs, land transfer tax, the offer deposit, FHSA, Home Buyers' Plan and the cash you should still have after closing.
Stigmatized property in Ontario: what buyers should check before making an offer
What a stigmatized property is, how a death or crime can affect buyer perception, and how to research property history before your offer becomes firm.
Canada housing market 2026: what Bank of Canada signals mean for GTA buyers
Why GDP growth and weak housing can coexist, what a Bank of Canada hold means, and which indicators matter most to GTA buyers.
Canada home prices in 2026: what can move the GTA housing market
Rates, affordability, inventory, employment and local supply: a practical framework for understanding what can move GTA prices in 2026.
Home after a spouse dies in Ontario: what families should check first
Title, the will, estate certificate, mortgage and insurance: a practical family checklist before selling or refinancing a home after a spouse dies.
Inheritance tax and real estate in Canada: what happens to a home after an owner dies
Why “Canada has no inheritance tax” does not mean there are no tax consequences: deemed disposition, principal residence, spouse rollover and Ontario estate tax.
Buying is not always better: when GTA real estate can cost you money
Mortgage principal is not the same as a housing cost. See how mortgage interest, condo fees, property tax, transaction costs and a changing market can alter the math — especially when moving from a condo to a townhouse.
New video guides will be added here as they are published. The Russian version contains the original video commentary; the English version provides a companion explanation for the same topic.