October 14th, 2026
As prospective Canadian homebuyers and renters struggle to gain a foothold in one of the least-affordable housing markets in the developed world, housing affordability has become one of the top … [read more]
October 13th, 2026
Canadians are increasingly open to different ways of becoming homeowners, but a new report suggests builders are having trouble delivering the lower-cost homes buyers need. New research commissioned by Meridian … [read more]
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October 2nd, 2026
September 2026 Real Estate Market Insights Hosts Brittany Reimer, Alan He, and Ashley Judd return for the September episode of The Pulse, breaking down the latest trends shaping Greater Vancouver … [read more]
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October 1st, 2026
Canada’s housing starts continued to trend lower in August, even as the monthly pace of new construction remained essentially unchanged. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said the six-month trend … [read more]
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September 25th, 2026
“August wrapped up the summer vacation season quietly, with presale launch activity at seasonal lows and resale buyers continuing to take their time as prices drift gradually lower. September’s limited … [read more]
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September 23rd, 2026
Canada needs roughly twice as much housing construction as currently projected to restore affordability to pre-pandemic levels by 2036, as a growing shift toward rental development leaves ownership housing facing … [read more]
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September 21st, 2026
Metro Vancouver is seeing its weakest pace of new condo construction since 2011, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). New condo construction in Metro Vancouver fell 40% … [read more]
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September 15th, 2026
New homes have been trending smaller for some time now, because compact footprints are more affordable and manageable, both priorities for today’s buyers. There is a practical reason too: new-home … [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 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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August 26th, 2026
For 55+ homeowners, the kitchen presents a design dilemma: create a beautiful, hardworking space for active living today, but have the ability to pivot for aging in place down the … [read more]
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August 25th, 2026
Weak pre-sale activity continues to weigh on new residential construction in the province, while purpose-built rental projects are helping support construction activity. The total value of building permits in June … [read more]
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August 25th, 2026
August 2026 Real Estate Market Insights Hosts Brittany Reimer and Alan He welcome Ashley Judd to The Pulse as a regular member of the team, filming from Westview Townhomes in … [read more]
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August 18th, 2026
Curb appeal plays a direct role in setting the aesthetic tone for a new home while shaping its perceived value. In today’s affordability-challenged housing market, curb appeal takes on added … [read more]
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August 17th, 2026
“The market continues to navigate a cautious economic backdrop, with the Bank of Canada maintaining its hold on interest rates, inflation gradually easing but remaining above target, and renewed trade … [read more]
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August 12th, 2026
A $1.45-billion plan to buy up to 2,200 unsold condos in British Columbia is being panned as a bailout despite government arguments it will create affordable housing. The plan was … [read more]
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August 11th, 2026
Three years of real-world experience have confirmed what many of us predicted : Canada’s foreign buyer ban has had a negligible impact on home prices, but it did help bring … [read more]
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August 7th, 2026
As new homes trend smaller in size, every square foot counts, even outside the home. Outdoor space now serves as an extension of indoor living areas, aesthetically, and adds functional … [read more]
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August 7th, 2026
A large inventory of unsold condos in Vancouver is creating a difficult environment for new construction and causing housing starts to plunge, according to a Canadian think tank. There were … [read more]
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August 6th, 2026
Home design has officially gone to the dogs, with clever barkitecture elements that support how pets live, move, rest, and interact with the household each day. Not only is pet … [read more]
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August 5th, 2026
“Greater Vancouver’s resale market saw sales climb year-over-year across every home type, while the Fraser Valley remains in buyer’s market territory. On the rental side, a wave of summer completions … [read more]
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July 29th, 2026
July 2026 Real Estate Market Insights Hosts Brittany Reimer and Alan He welcome Taylor Musseau, Executive Vice President for Alberta and the Okanagan, for a special edition of The Pulse … [read more]
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