Is Real Estate Still a Good Investment? Comparing Homes, Gold & the S&P 500

October 5, 2025

Affordability Up, Challenges Ahead: What Buyers Need to Know


Here is your weekly update on what is going on in the real estate market. From localized announcements to international trends, stay in the know about what is going on all things real estate. 


Housing Trends Unpacked: What the Numbers Really Show

September’s housing update takes a closer look at recent short-term shifts and long-term growth patterns. We also touch on how interest rate changes could shape the market moving forward.

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Canada’s newest mortgage alternative: easy money, costly fine print

Financial Post

We’ve seen it with home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), all-in-one (a.k.a. interest offset) mortgages and reverse mortgages, to name a few, all of which were available elsewhere long before they hit our shores.

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Budget watchdog reports sharp improvement in home affordability — but not everywhere

CTV NEWS

As Parliamentarians spar over how to make housing more affordable, Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog is reporting significant progress in closing that affordability gap nationally — but the picture looks very different across the country.

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Need a break from real estate news? See why people love living here! Check out some upcoming events and activities happening in the Bay of Quinte and Prince Edward County region!

Fall Show at Gallery 121

Fall Show runs October 7 – November 15, 2025, featuring new members alongside acclaimed potter Kayo O’Young and realist painter Barb McGuey. Join the artists for a reception on Saturday, October 18th from 2–4 p.m.

Industry Meet Up Monday’s at Meyers Creek Brewing! Work in the food and beverage industry, and your day off is always on a Monday? Because after a week of work, it’s time to kick back, relax, and have some fun.

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Topper’s Pizza Day for United Way

Support United Way HPE at Topper’s Pizza Belleville on Thursday, October 9th! Enjoy a Medium Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza with Dip for $9.95, with 100% of profits donated to help 1 in 4 people in our community. One Medium Pizza. One BIG Difference.

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