The Board’s Canadian Outlook Summary: Summer 2020, in contrast to projections made by institutions like the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, predicts less dramatic declines in housing prices, but its remaining insights track closely with projections that see the damage done to Canada’s economy at the hands of COVID-19 lingering well into 2021.

COVID-19 has not significantly deterred buyers in Toronto due to the market-friendly monetary and fiscal conditions driven by the federal government and the Bank of Canada, according to a RE/MAX analysis.

While employment levels have fluctuated and businesses have placed themselves on hold over the last few months, “at the same time, there has been sustained activity in the number of buyers compared to available listings,” RE/MAX said. “This is one of the chief factors in supporting price growth relative to last year’s pace, despite shifting market conditions.”

Sooke Harbour House made a name for itself internationally after Frederique and Sinclair Philip purchased the property in 1979. Their focus on locally grown food and seafood and a top-notch wine cellar earned them honours inside Canada and beyond. It has hosted movie stars and served as a movie-set location.