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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours survivors and raises awareness about their experiences. It's a symbol of Canada's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous communities. Wearing orange shirts on this day symbolizes respect for survivors and raises awareness about residential schools. May this day inspire a future where every voice is heard, and every spirit…

Fraser Valley sales dropped 13% year-over-year to 931 in August. Sales were 36% below the 10-year regional average. Inventory held steady at just over 10,400 active listings. Condos sold in 41 days, single-family homes 38 days, townhomes 32 days. Market allows buyers to make bold offers as sellers become more motivated.

Provincial home sales are expected to drop 2.2% in 2025, then rebound 10.7% in 2026, according to B.C. Real Estate Association. Prices are projected to stabilize, with modest growth of 1–2% next year. Experts highlight that increased sales and stable pricing may encourage more activity in the provincial housing market. Market recovery in 2026 could…

New condo prices nationally edged down 0.2% in Q2 2025 but are 0.6% higher than the same quarter last year. Prices remain 1.1% below the 2022 peak but are up 33.3% since early 2017, showing significant long-term growth. Markets vary widely: Montréal, Ottawa, and Edmonton near or at record highs, while Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria…

CMHC warns Canada must double housing starts from ~250,000 to 480,000 yearly by 2035 to meet demand and improve affordability. Major obstacles include labor shortages, high building costs, market stagnation, immigration gaps in skilled trades, and bureaucratic delays discouraging development. At current pace, Toronto’s average home price will jump 62.6% to $1.95M by 2035, while…

Slide 1 🏦 BoC signals housing demand now directly affects inflation decisions. Slide 2 📉 BoC stresses 2% inflation target; housing now central to monetary policy decisions. Slide 3 ⚖️ Monetary policy shapes demand, while housing supply remains government’s responsibility. Slide 4 📈 Past rate cuts drove a 40% national housing surge. Slide 5 🔍…

BCREA forecasts a small decline in 2025 home sales (-1.1%), followed by a robust +8.8% rebound in 2026—indicating a V-shaped recovery. RBC expects price declines into 2026 due to high inventory, especially in BC and Ontario. Regional divergence will persist—mountain, interior markets may differ from Vancouver-area dynamics. Outlook emphasizes short-term cooling followed by recovery in…