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Updated 5:19 am on June 15, 2026
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What’s Happening in the Market
7 Vacation Home Markets Where Inventory Is Finally Up in 2026

If you’ve spent the last few years watching the dream of a beach condo or a ski cabin slip further out of reach, the 2026 vacation home market has a surprise for you: Across many vacation home markets, conditions are starting to favor buyers again. Inventory is rising, and price cuts are returning a ...

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‘Bigger homes, bigger problems’: Behind this Brampton home’s $1-million loss - Toronto Star

‘Bigger homes, bigger problems’: Behind this Brampton home’s $1-million loss  Toronto Star ...

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This Alberta spot is seeing the largest rise in detached house prices - Daily Hive

This Alberta spot is seeing the largest rise in detached house prices  Daily Hive ...

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10 LGBTQ-Friendly Cities Where You Can Still Buy a Home Under $400K in 2026

What good is an affordable home if you don’t feel welcome in the community around it? For LGBTQ+ buyers, the search for a home is about more than price. In 2026, many of the most welcoming and affordable LGBTQ-friendly cities to buy a home are found outside the famous coastal markets, in mid-sized m ...

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Are Spider Plants Poisonous to Dogs? A First-Time Owner’s Guide to Pet-Safe Greenery

Decorating a first home often includes bringing in a few houseplants to make the space feel more comfortable and lived-in. While plants offer aesthetic and wellness benefits, pet owners need to be selective about what they bring indoors. Many beginner-friendly plants can be toxic to dogs and cats. H ...

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New housing affordability ranking shows where Alberta markets land - DiscoverAirdrie

New housing affordability ranking shows where Alberta markets land  DiscoverAirdrie ...

Alberta News3 days agoRead full article →
MEDIA ADVISORY - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO MAKE HOUSING ANNOUNCEMENT IN WINNIPEG - The Globe and Mail

MEDIA ADVISORY - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO MAKE HOUSING ANNOUNCEMENT IN WINNIPEG  The Globe and Mail ...

Manitoba News3 days agoRead full article →
B.C. home sales down in May, with rising mortgage rates and weak labour market - CBC

B.C. home sales down in May, with rising mortgage rates and weak labour market  CBC ...

BC News3 days agoRead full article →
Wave of purpose-built rental units gives tenants an edge in changing market - The Globe and Mail

Wave of purpose-built rental units gives tenants an edge in changing market  The Globe and Mail ...

Canada News4 days agoRead full article →
BoC Holds: Why a Technical Recession Isn’t Enough to Trigger a Rate Cut

Marking a continued period of stability, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate steady at 2.25% in its June announcement. By opting for another hold, the Bank is exercising strategic caution, balancing newly confirmed data on a technical recession against the threat of energy-driven inflation stemm ...

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Rates & Affordability
April’s manufacturing, wholesale and retail data to point to Canada’s growth rebound - rbc.com

April’s manufacturing, wholesale and retail data to point to Canada’s growth rebound  rbc.com ...

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Mortgage borrowing slows as household debt burden keeps rising - Canadian Mortgage Trends

Mortgage borrowing slows as household debt burden keeps rising  Canadian Mortgage Trends ...

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Mortgage rates vs. the Bank of Canada - BNN Bloomberg

Mortgage rates vs. the Bank of Canada  BNN Bloomberg ...

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Your Bottom Line #4: SpaceX IPO is officially the biggest in history

The post Your Bottom Line #4: SpaceX IPO is officially the biggest in history appeared first on Ratehub.ca. ...

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TD First Class Travel vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite+: Which card is right for you in 2026?

The post TD First Class Travel vs. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite+: Which card is right for you in 2026? appeared first on Ratehub.ca. ...

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GTA appraisal values locking homeowners out of refinance market - mpamag.com

GTA appraisal values locking homeowners out of refinance market  mpamag.com ...

Rates News3 days agoRead full article →
Steady rates an opportunity, not an obstacle, says Haventree Bank CEO - mpamag.com

Steady rates an opportunity, not an obstacle, says Haventree Bank CEO  mpamag.com ...

Rates News4 days agoRead full article →
What happens to mortgages, banking if Alberta were to separate? - CBC

What happens to mortgages, banking if Alberta were to separate?  CBC ...

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Bank of Canada’s steady interest rate adds to mortgage uncertainty, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories - The Globe and Mail

Bank of Canada’s steady interest rate adds to mortgage uncertainty, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories  The Globe and Mail ...

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What Trump's CUSMA threat could mean for Canada's housing market - mpamag.com

What Trump's CUSMA threat could mean for Canada's housing market  mpamag.com ...

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Tips for Buyers & Sellers
7 Vacation Home Markets Where Inventory Is Finally Up in 2026

If you’ve spent the last few years watching the dream of a beach condo or a ski cabin slip further out of reach, the 2026 vacation home market has a surprise for you: Across many vacation home markets, conditions are starting to favor buyers again. Inventory is rising, and price cuts are returning a ...

Zoocasa23h agoRead full article →
10 LGBTQ-Friendly Cities Where You Can Still Buy a Home Under $400K in 2026

What good is an affordable home if you don’t feel welcome in the community around it? For LGBTQ+ buyers, the search for a home is about more than price. In 2026, many of the most welcoming and affordable LGBTQ-friendly cities to buy a home are found outside the famous coastal markets, in mid-sized m ...

ZoocasaYesterdayRead full article →
Are Spider Plants Poisonous to Dogs? A First-Time Owner’s Guide to Pet-Safe Greenery

Decorating a first home often includes bringing in a few houseplants to make the space feel more comfortable and lived-in. While plants offer aesthetic and wellness benefits, pet owners need to be selective about what they bring indoors. Many beginner-friendly plants can be toxic to dogs and cats. H ...

Zoocasa3 days agoRead full article →
BoC Holds: Why a Technical Recession Isn’t Enough to Trigger a Rate Cut

Marking a continued period of stability, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate steady at 2.25% in its June announcement. By opting for another hold, the Bank is exercising strategic caution, balancing newly confirmed data on a technical recession against the threat of energy-driven inflation stemm ...

Zoocasa5 days agoRead full article →
Selling your home without a Realtor saves money, but can be a demanding task - Canadian Mortgage Trends

Selling your home without a Realtor saves money, but can be a demanding task  Canadian Mortgage Trends ...

Buyer Tips4 days agoRead full article →
7 Ultra-Luxury Estates Setting the Standard in King City Real Estate

Some homes are built for living; others are built as legacies. In King City, the difference often comes down to acreage, architecture and scale, where estate properties are designed to feel more like private compounds than traditional residences. From historic manors to modern resort-style builds, t ...

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The Ontario Cottage Market’s Best Value: Why Buyers Are Choosing Kawartha Lakes

Anyone who has thought about owning a place on the water knows the numbers rarely work out the way brochures make them seem. However, the figures heading into Summer 2026 tell a different story and appear to point in a single direction. If you are a value-driven buyer, Kawartha Lakes cottage country ...

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Is Buying a Student Condo Actually Worth It? We Checked 14 Canadian University Cities 

For parents sending a child to university, tuition is only part of the bill. After first-year residence, most students enter the private rental market, and in many Canadian cities, that’s become an expensive proposition. Enough so that some parents are now asking a different question: is it smarter ...

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How to Upgrade a Small Apartment Balcony Without Breaking Building Rules

If your idea of outdoor space is a slab of concrete barely wide enough for one chair, you’re not alone. Across Canada’s high-rise cities, the small apartment balcony is the only private outdoor real estate most renters and condo owners get.  Too often, apartment balconies become catch-all spaces for ...

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“I Grew My Real Estate Business by 300%”: How Zoocasa’s Agent Accelerator Helped Edmonton Agent Aligul Arslan Scale His Business

When Edmonton-based eXp Realty agent Aligul (Ali) Arslan joined Zoocasa’s Agent Accelerator Program, he wasn’t looking for a quick fix or a stream of easy leads. He was looking for a system. Since then, his business has tripled, driven by stronger phone skills, consistent follow-up, and a shift towa ...

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