{"id":1540,"date":"2026-04-30T08:01:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realestategtatoday.ca\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/boc-holds-rates-at-2-25-what-this-means-for-the-gta-market\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T08:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:01:58","slug":"boc-holds-rates-at-2-25-what-this-means-for-the-gta-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realestategtatoday.ca\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/boc-holds-rates-at-2-25-what-this-means-for-the-gta-market\/","title":{"rendered":"BoC Holds Rates at 2.25%: What This Means for the GTA Market"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bank of Canada (BoC) has officially held its policy rate at 2.25%, opting for a ‘wait-and-see’ approach amid persistent inflation and global economic uncertainty. For the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), this decision provides psychological stability but offers little in the way of a spring market rebound. Industry experts, including Joel Fox of Ownright, note that buyer behavior remains subdued; in fact, Toronto home sales saw a marginal 1.7% year-over-year increase as of March 2026, while new listings dropped by 16.7%. While the hold prevents further immediate rate hikes, rising bond yields have already pushed fixed mortgage rates up by 25\u201340 basis points in recent weeks. With buyers exercising extreme caution and waiting for clearer economic signals, the market remains selective rather than surging. For a deeper dive into the expert analysis and what this means for your property goals, read the full report at [MPA Magazine](https:\/\/www.mpamag.com\/ca\/specialty\/broker-insights\/mortgage-industry-reaction-pours-in-as-the-boc-stays-on-pause\/573499).<\/p>\n

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