The feed · Edmonton
Canadian Mortgage Trends · Economic
At MPC's national conference, brokers discussed how personalized advice, client relationships and AI can help them compete in an increasingly rate-sensitive market.
Canadian Mortgage Trends · Economic
Chief economist Mathieu Laberge says slowing construction could reverse recent affordability gains, while urging changes to how Canada builds and finances housing.
Better Dwelling · Economic
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Housing Crash Rivals US In 2008, But The Pain Is Hidden: BMO The Canadian housing crash now rivals the US in 2008, with prices falling for nearly 5 years. However, unlike the US crash, Canada’s economy appears to hav
Canadian Mortgage Trends · Economic
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said he’s seeing more evidence that higher oil prices are supporting economic growth in Canada, and expects the bank will have a higher inflation forecast at the end of the month.
Better Dwelling · Economic
Canadian real estate prices slid further, spending almost 5 years to wipe out just 13 months of gains. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows home sales fell further in September. Falling demand and lofty inventory left the weakest September demand balance since 1994. Canadian Home Pric
Storeys · Real Estate
Canadian homes got cheaper in September. Buyers responded by purchasing fewer of them. A falling price is welcome, but it does little for a household whose mortgage approval no longer covers the home.There were 36,657 residential sales in September, 7.7% fewer than a year earlier. Sales fell 2.3% fr
Canadian Mortgage Trends · Economic
The Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales activity in 2026 for the third straight quarter.
Canadian Mortgage Trends · Economic
A successful closing doesn’t guarantee repeat business. Centum’s Adrian Schulz explains how brokers can stay relevant between transactions and become their clients’ first call at renewal.
Better Dwelling · Economic
The cross-border flow of goods is slow, but Canada’s imports of American inflation are ramping up. Government of Canada (GoC) short-term bond yields have climbed sharply since February. Gas prices were behind the initial surge, but yields are still climbing after gas stalled. A new report from BMO C
Better Dwelling · Economic
Canada’s housing ladder isn’t just hard to get on—nearly half of owners can’t afford to get off the first rung. RBC’s 2026 Home Ownership Poll looked at home buying expectations and financial constraints. The poll shows first-time buyers are getting older, and fewer owners can afford to upgrade. Mea
Canadian Mortgage Trends · Economic
Thinking of selling your mortgage book? Ownwell’s Dan MacDonald argues that tracking client engagement and future mortgage opportunities can help demonstrate its value to a buyer.
Canadian Mortgage Trends · Economic
More than half of prospective buyers would consider multi-generational living, while nearly three-quarters of upcoming first-time buyers want a home they can stay in longer.
Better Dwelling · Economic
Canada’s housing crash is close to rivalling the early 2000s crash in the US. In contrast, Canada seems relatively unscathed, despite being a smaller economy that’s more dependent on housing. BMO’s chief economist notes the country is better positioned to avoid a financial crisis, but its pain avoid
Better Dwelling · Economic
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada Lost 110,000 Jobs Over Two Months, Wiping Out 2026 Gains The narrative of Canada’s resilient job market has flipped in just two months. Employment fell by roughly 70,000 jobs in September, totaling a drop of 110,000 si
Better Dwelling · Economic
Canada’s job market continues to stumble, erasing any gains made year-to-date. Statistics Canada’s (StatCan) September Labour Force Survey (LFS) shows a sharp drop in employment. Public sector workers and young adults carried virtually all of the pain. Canada Lost 110,000 Jobs In Just Two Months So
Better Dwelling · Economic
Canadian rents continue to fall but a lack of demand hasn’t been the driver. Rentals.ca and Urbanation data shows asking rents fell in September. This marked a 24th straight month of declines, mostly in condo apartments. However, more than half the drop within the past two years was due to shrinking
Storeys · Real Estate
We know you like to know what's up.For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development sector saw in September 2026:Jessica Summers has joined Mattamy Asset Management as Communications Specialist.Emily Valentini has joined
Storeys · Real Estate
Authored by: Grant Cameron, Senior Director of Public Affairs, RESCONCanada’s housing market may finally be moving in the right direction, but industry leaders, economists, policymakers and housing experts agree the country remains a long way from solving its affordability and supply crisis.That was
Storeys · Real Estate
Small-scale infill projects have gone from a barely noticeable share of Toronto’s housing starts to a more meaningful one in just two years, according to a new analysis from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Last year, smaller infill projects — accessory dwelling units and buildings wi
Storeys · Real Estate
A builder has to sell tomorrow’s home against today’s resale market. When existing homes get cheaper, a new project has less room to cover its costs.That calculation is becoming harder across much of Canada. CREA’s August figures show a national benchmark price 3% below a year earlier. Sales fell 6.
Storeys · Real Estate
Canadian home sales edged down 0.7% month-over-month in August 2026, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), marking the fourth straight month where sales activity and prices have hardly budged.Measured against a year earlier, actual (not seasonally adjusted) sales volumes were dow