MARKET UPDATES

Canadian Employment (August 2026)

Implications for the Real Estate Market The August employment report presents a mixed but generally supportive outlook for the Canadian and B.C. housing markets. While the loss of nearly 42,000 jobs nationally and the increase in B.C.'s unemployment rate to 6.5% could weaken consumer confidence and

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25% in September 2026: What It Means for Real Estate Investors

The Bank of Canada’s decision to hold its overnight policy rate at 2.25% provides some stability for Canadian real estate investors, but the broader message is more cautious. While borrowing costs remain well below the peaks seen during the recent tightening cycle, investors should not assume that s

BC Monthly Real GDP Estimate for June 2026 & Preliminary Estimate for July 2026

If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in British Columbia right now, there's a set of numbers you probably haven't looked at — but should. They're not listing prices or mortgage rates. They're GDP growth figures. And they tell a story about where the market is headed before that story sh