Real estate experts say many potential homebuyers are waiting for rate cuts before entering the real estate market following the Bank of Canada’s latest decision to hold rates, but demand remains high for some properties. Victor Tran, mortgage and real estate expert at Ratesdotca, said in a statement to BNNBloomberg.ca Wednesday that the housing market “continues to be in a holding pattern” characterized by tight supply and “stiff competition for desirable properties.”“While some consumers are willing to take on higher interest rates now to avoid the expected frothy market when rates drop, others are tired of waiting for rate drops and are losing faith that rates will decline as far and as fast as previously predicted and are stepping back from the search,” Tran said. Tran’s comments come after the Bank of Canada elected to hold its policy rate at five per cent on Wednesday for the sixth consecutive meeting, while officials signalled rate cuts are near but more evidence is needed to show easing inflationary pressures. The hold was widely expected by economists tracked by Bloomberg. However, others think the move could spur interest in certain markets amid widespread sentiment that Wednesday’s rate hold will be the last before the Bank of Canada pivots to bring rates lower.
Source: How will the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision impact real estate? – BNN Bloomberg
