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At the outset of 2025, industry experts made clear predictions on what would shape new home design in the months to come. According to the experts, here is how some … [read more]

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Spring Housing Market Activity Expected to Rise Modestly, Condos Remain Under Pressure

January 21st, 2026

Momentum is expected to return to Canada’s housing market this spring, though activity is likely to remain suppressed by economic uncertainty and cautious buyers, according to a new Royal LePage … [read more]

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The National Average Sale Price Unchanged Y/Y, Inventory Spikes in Toronto & Vancouver

January 21st, 2026

Following a mid-year sales rally, Canada’s housing market slowed at the end of 2025, culminating in a subdued December. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported a 2.7% month-over-month decline … [read more]

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Homeownership Gets Cheaper, But Many Prospective Buyers Remain Hesitant

January 20th, 2026

Homeownership in Canada has become modestly more affordable, but the pace of improvement is slowing, and conditions remain tough for many buyers, according to RBC assistant chief economist Robert Hogue. … [read more]

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Canada’s Housing Market Balance Has Returned, But Mortgage Behaviour Explains Why Conditions Remain Fragile

January 20th, 2026

December can make the housing market look calmer than it really is. Parliament adjourns, market activity slows and analysis shifts toward year-end wrap-ups. In housing, that slowdown is often seasonal … [read more]

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What 2025 Presale Deep-Dive Means for 2026 Opportunities?

January 20th, 2026

“2025 was marked by cautious and constrained activity. Presale launches hit a decade low, comprising mostly wood-frame and townhome developments as investors remained absent and markets with enduser orientated product … [read more]

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New Home Construction : Affordability Remains Top of The Canadians’ Priority

January 19th, 2026

It’s a new year, but Canadians are still worried about housing. Meanwhile, the pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney to remedy the problem is growing. A December 2025 Abacus Data … [read more]

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Vancouver Housing Cycle – Demand, Supply & Affordability

January 19th, 2026

After two years of interest-rate shocks and stalled transactions, Vancouver’s housing market is entering a new phase. It is neither a boom nor a collapse. What comes next is likely … [read more]

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National Home Sales Expect to Grow 5.1% in 2026, from 2025 Tariff-Induced Slowdown

January 19th, 2026

Ottawa, ON January 15, 2026 – The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems declined 2.7% on a month -over-month basis in December 2025. On an annual basis, … [read more]

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Properly Plan & Pro Tips for Moving During The Winter

January 17th, 2026

While moving during the winter has some pros — fewer people moving, lower moving labor prices — it does present its own challenges. The first obvious challenge being the weather. … [read more]

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