September 9th, 2026
For years, kitchens wore their hard-working nature on their sleeves. Massive stainless steel refrigerators, exposed range hoods and heavy commercial ranges were considered the ultimate symbols of a gourmet home. … [read more]
September 9th, 2026
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% for the seventh consecutive time, leaving variable mortgage costs unchanged as renewed US tariff pressure and a 3% rise in … [read more]
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September 9th, 2026
Metro Vancouver’s housing market is heading into the fall with sales still sluggish, prices trending lower and buyers gaining more choice as inventory remains elevated. The Greater Vancouver Realtors recorded … [read more]
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September 8th, 2026
Moving into a new house is exciting, but adjusting to a new neighborhood can take a little more time. Unpacking the final box marks a major milestone, yet turning a … [read more]
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September 8th, 2026
The Canadian economy is booming and inflation remains lofty, according to the central bank. The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its key policy rate this morning, matching market expectations. The … [read more]
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September 8th, 2026
The Bank of Canada announced another rate hold Sept. 2, locking in 2.25% interest rates for another month. This decision furthers the BoC’s delicate balancing act of weighing domestic conditions … [read more]
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September 5th, 2026
If you don’t have a yard, container gardening can offer the perfect compromise, allowing you to partake in gardening regardless of how big your space is. However, it’s also important … [read more]
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September 4th, 2026
Home design has always evolved alongside the way people live. In 2026, this is showing up as a rise in popularity of snore rooms, which are typically smaller, soundproofed rooms … [read more]
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September 4th, 2026
Our second GVR Economics housing market forecast for 2026 recalibrates our projections based on the latest sales data showing a slightly softer than expected market in the first half of … [read more]
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September 4th, 2026
SURREY, BC – A deepening buyer’s market in the Fraser Valley is giving buyers more time to make their move, as sales continued to slow in August. The Fraser Valley … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2026
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its Quarterly Financial Report showing strong second quarter results despite ongoing geopolitical and trade uncertainty. CMHC continued to deliver on the Canada Mortgage … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2026
The share of mortgages falling seriously behind edged higher in the second quarter, with the sharpest increases by outstanding balance recorded in Ontario and British Columbia, according to TransUnion. Nationally, … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2026
The budding recovery in Canada’s housing market remains on track with July marking the fourth consecutive rise in home resales, edging up 0.5% from June. It also increasingly appears that … [read more]
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September 2nd, 2026
After a hot summer spent mostly hosting, dining, and pretty much living outdoors, you can feel a slight change in the air. It’s time to slowly come back indoors, into … [read more]
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September 2nd, 2026
Canada has a housing problem. But after several years of restrictions on non-resident homebuyers, we need to ask an important question: are we still solving the right problem? The federal … [read more]
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September 2nd, 2026
Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* declined 4.6% compared to August last year, marking the end of a summer season that underperformed the summer of 2025. The … [read more]
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September 1st, 2026
This fall, designers are creating an environment that subtly nods to the season’s warm, cozy feelings—no pumpkins, ghosts, or goblins required. “Seasonal decor is a costume, texture is the wardrobe,” … [read more]
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September 1st, 2026
OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 18, 2026 /CNW/ — The six-month trend in housing starts was flat in July compared to June, with a slight decrease of 0.5% to 247,377 units, according … [read more]
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September 1st, 2026
Home sales across Canada increased for the fourth consecutive month in July, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) latest report. Nationally, home sales were up 0.5% month over … [read more]
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