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Canada's annual housing starts rose 4.5% in February to 250,900 units, with a nearly flat six-month trend indicating steady new construction despite monthly fluctuations. Year-over-year starts increased 10% in centers with populations over 10,000. Construction rose 5% in early 2026, driven by higher starts in B.C. and Ontario, offsetting a 28% decline in Toronto. Vancouver […]

Home price growth in Canada is expected to slow to around 1%, lower than earlier expectations of about 4%, mainly due to declining condo prices in British Columbia and Ontario. Housing demand remains weak, with high inventory levels and slower population growth limiting a strong market recovery. The policy rate is expected to stay at

National housing activity opened 2026 with sales sliding sharply and new listings rising. Yet, CREA forecasts ~494,500 home sales in 2026 — a modest ~5% rebound. TD Economics sees only a muted recovery, not a dramatic rebound. Balance of risk & reward: Slowing demand + cautious buyers may delay full recovery until late 2026.

TD now forecasts home sales falling 1.8% yearly in 2026, reversing earlier expectations of 9.3% growth, citing slower-than-expected demand recovery. National average home prices projected to decline 0.3%, compared with previous forecast of 4.1% increase, reflecting affordability pressures and weak economic conditions. Housing activity expected to stay subdued through 2026, with recovery delayed as uncertainty,

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.However, according to many theologians, Easter originally began before the arrival of Christianity.It is believed that Easter is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring, known as Eostre.Examples of Easter traditions include Easter eggs and related games such

Effective real estate development training should cover hard skills like negotiation, copywriting, and local market knowledge, alongside soft skills such as communication, active listening, patience, and tactfulness. Incorporating technology training on MLS, online marketing, video conferencing, and time management tools is essential. Setting SMART goals motivates agents, while ongoing learning through courses and collaborative platforms

Negative amortization occurs when mortgage payments don’t cover the interest owed, causing the loan balance to increase. It can happen with certain variable-rate or interest-only mortgage structures, depending on the terms. In general, it may be addressed by adjusting payment amounts, changing the loan’s rate structure, refinancing, modifying loan terms, or speaking with a qualified

The average price of a detached home in Alberta rose 1.8% year-over-year to $604,761. Lethbridge led with a 10.6% increase to $497,099, followed by Medicine Hat at 5.8% to $417,383. Edmonton saw a 1.4% rise to $554,313, while Calgary experienced a 4.5% decline to $687,750. Sales dropped 9.2%, new listings rose 3.5%, and inventory increased

Canada sales rise from 470,314 (2025) to 494,512 in 2026, a 5.1% increase, signalling recovery momentum. By 2027, sales reach 511,966, adding another 3.5%, exceeding pre-slowdown activity levels. Average prices climb 2.8% in 2026 to $698,881, reversing the -1.1% decline in 2025. In 2027, prices advance 2.3% to $714,991, reflecting balanced growth, not speculative acceleration.

Breaking news! Interest rates at pre-pandemic levels, mortgage rates at all-time low, announces Fed. It's a dream come true for homebuyers who have been waiting for the perfect time to enter the market! Dream on… Happy April Fool’s Day!