A roof is one of the first features potential buyers notice when they arrive at your property. If it appears worn, damaged, or outdated, buyers may immediately question the overall … [read more]
Canadian home prices could begin stabilizing in 2027 as mortgage rates approach their peak, though weak population growth and regional economic pressures continue to weigh on housing demand, according to … [read more]
BC’s housing market lost momentum in September as August’s pickup proved short-lived. According to the latest Canadian Real Estate Association estimates, seasonally adjusted MLS sales fell 5.7% from August to … [read more]
For many Canadians, buying a first home is becoming a milestone for their 40s rather than their 20s. A new RBC poll finds Canadians who don’t own a home expect … [read more]
Step aside, spring. Fall and winter bring a second home shopping season, and it can be a better one for buyers than many people realize. Spring gets the attention as … [read more]
The Bank of Canada locked in its first interest rate increase in about three years this October, with a 0.25% rise in its target rates. The change is intended to … [read more]
Learning how to grow flowers indoors is a simple way to bring colour, life and a little springtime energy into your home, even when frost covers the windows and snow … [read more]
Canada’s housing ladder isn’t just hard to get on – nearly half of owners can’t afford to get off the first rung. RBC’s 2026 Home Ownership Poll looked at home … [read more]
Canadians are bracing for higher prices even as their faith in the economy and the housing market fades. That combination complicates the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate decision and … [read more]
SURREY, BC – Despite a seasonal increase in monthly sales, the Fraser Valley housing market continues to contend with subdued demand, ample supply and cautious buyers, with little change in … [read more]
For many Canadians, owning a home is one of their biggest financial assets and one of the biggest factors shaping their retirement plans. But being mortgage-free doesn’t necessarily mean you’re … [read more]
Metro Vancouver home prices continued to fall in the third quarter as economic uncertainty and concerns about future borrowing costs kept buyers on the sidelines, according to a new report … [read more]
Although the fall has historically been a busy time for home sales, Canadian home sales are breaking from the narrative this year, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) … [read more]
Americans are increasingly embracing smaller living spaces. In 2025, one in four new single-family homes sold measured less than 1,800 square feet. And the appetite for compact living goes even … [read more]
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has lowered its home sales forecast for a third straight quarter, now projecting 444,530 residential transactions through Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems. That would … [read more]
Home sales and new listings registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* fell roughly 10% relative to October last year, respectively. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales … [read more]
What happens when two neighbors disagree about where their property line actually sits? Without proper documentation, a simple boundary question can escalate into costly legal battles that drain time, money, … [read more]
Metro Vancouver’s office market softened in the third quarter while the region’s industrial sector continued to tighten amid strong leasing activity and limited supply. Office vacancy rates increased in both … [read more]
Commercial transactions moved lower in the second quarter of 2026, down three per cent relative to last year, and down 14% relative to last quarter. There were 285 commercial real … [read more]
Housing affordability will inevitably dominate the political agenda as election debates intensify. For millions of Canadians, the question is whether they will ever be able to move from paying for … [read more]
October 2026 Real Estate Market Insights Hosts Brittany Reimer, Alan He, and Ashley Judd return for the October episode of The Pulse, filmed from Belgard Kitchen in Vancouver’s Railtown neighbourhood. … [read more]
CREA has removed 18,806 sales from its 2026 forecast since July. Sellers waiting for a stronger fall market have been given another reason to lower their expectations. The association now … [read more]
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