- April 7, 2026
- Melissa Berrigan
Why Buying Still Feels Hard in 2026, Even as More Homes Are Being Built
Why Buying Still Feels Hard in 2026, Even as More Homes Are Being Built If you have been watching the headlines in 2026, you may be wondering why b...
- March 20, 2026
- Melissa Berrigan
Newly Passed Bill C-4, What It Means for Canadian Mortgages
Newly Passed Bill C-4, What It Means for Canadian Mortgages If you are buying your first home, renewing a mortgage, or thinking about refinancing, ...
- March 18, 2026
- Melissa Berrigan
March 18-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The w...
- March 9, 2026
- Melissa Berrigan
Affordability challenges spread across Canadian cities
A new report from CMHC highlights something many Canadians are already feeling firsthand. Housing affordability challenges are no longer just a To...
- February 24, 2026
- Melissa Berrigan
Spring 2026 Home Buying Canada, Listings vs Affordability
Spring 2026 Home Buying in Canada, Why More Listings Still Do Not Automatically Mean Affordable Payments If you are shopping for a home this spring...
- February 10, 2026
- Melissa Berrigan
Canada's Rental Market Overview for 2025 and going into 2026
Canada's rental market finally showed signs of breathing room in 2025. After several years of ultra-tight conditions, CMHC reports that vacancy rates ...
- January 28, 2026
- Melissa Berrigan
Jan 28-2026-Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The...
- January 25, 2026
- Melissa Berrigan
Insured Mortgage Rules and Affordability in 2026: A Practical Guide for Canadian Homebuyers
If you are trying to buy a home in Canada right now, you have probably felt the disconnect. Rates are lower than they were at the peak, but aff...
- January 13, 2026
- Melissa Berrigan
Why Inflation Is Cooling but Homeownership Still Feels Expensive in Canada
If you have been watching the news, you have likely heard that inflation in Canada is coming down. That sounds like good news, especially for homeowne...
- December 23, 2025
- Melissa Berrigan
Housing Supply, Affordability, and Inflation, Why Buying a Home Still Feels Hard in Canada
Housing Supply, Affordability, and Inflation, Why Buying a Home Still Feels Hard in Canada Many Canadians were hopeful that easing inflation and early...