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January 1, 2026
Why HELOCs make a heck of a lot of sense in 2026
For well-qualified borrowers with equity and self-control, HELOCs are a powerful source of flexibility. Equity, paired with responsible credit management, unlocks funds that can save your financial skin — if your financing is properly structured in advance...
December 12, 2025
Home prices expected to tick higher in 2026 amid market 'reset': Royal LePage report
Royal LePage is forecasting an uptick in home prices for 2026 as it says the Canadian housing market is primed for a “reset” with more buyers making their move. Royal LePage is forecasting an uptick in home prices for 2026 as it says the Canadian housing market is primed for a “reset” with more buyers making their move.
The real estate firm projects the national aggregate home price will increase one per cent year-over-year to $823,016 in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Single-family detached home prices are forecast to increase two per cent to $876,934 and condominium prices are expected to decrease 2.5 per cent to $563,918...
June 6, 2025
Canada's annual inflation unchanged at 1.7% in May, core measures slightly ease
Canada's annual inflation rate in May was unchanged from the previous month at 1.7% as a drop in gasoline costs continued to keep the overall index stable while prices of shelter, food and transportation also cooled, data showed on Tuesday. There are concerns that a raft of tariffs imposed by Trump on steel, aluminum and automobiles exported to the U.S. from Canada and subsequent counter-measures from Canada would increase prices across the board
May 5, 2025
Mark Carney's Housing Plan: Timeline and Implementation
With the Liberals winning a minority government, the focus will turn towards Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to fix Canada's housing crisis. On the campaign trail, Carney proposed a range of measures he said would double the rate of housing construction and build 500,000 new homes a year. Housing experts and economists say some of the proposed measures are promising, but some key challenges remain. And some measures will take a lot longer to implement than others...
March 3, 2025
Emerging Trends in Canadian Real Estate 2025
Published by PwC Canada, this article delves into the mixed outlook for the real estate sector in 2025. It highlights the increasing differentiation in market performance across regions and asset classes, noting that while some areas face challenges due to higher financing costs and changing investor interests, opportunities arise in niche property types such as data centers and student housing...
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