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Category: Real Estate (8 posts)
Why Buying Still Feels Hard in 2026, Even as More Homes Are Being Built
April 7, 2026 | Posted by: Roberto Pelaccia
If you have been watching the headlines in 2026, you may be wondering why buying a home in Canada still feels so difficult. On the surface, some of the data sounds encouraging. More homes are being bu ...
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Affordability challenges spread across Canadian cities
March 9, 2026 | Posted by: Roberto Pelaccia
A new report from CMHC highlights something many Canadians are already feeling firsthand. Housing affordability challenges are no longer just a Toronto and Vancouver story. While those two cities ha ...
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Canada's Rental Market Overview for 2025 and going into 2026
February 10, 2026 | Posted by: Roberto Pelaccia
Canada's rental market finally showed signs of breathing room in 2025. After several years of ultra-tight conditions, CMHC reports that vacancy rates rose across all major census metropolitan areas (C ...
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Why Inflation Is Cooling but Homeownership Still Feels Expensive in Canada
January 13, 2026 | Posted by: Roberto Pelaccia
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 homeowners and buyers who have been under pressure from hi ...
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CMHC - Monthly Housing Starts - July 2025
September 3, 2025 | Posted by: Roberto Pelaccia
Canadian Monthly Housing Starts and Other Construction Data Tables - July 2025 At our mortgage brokerage, we make it a priority to follow the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) monthl ...
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New Year, New Home Goals: Essential Home Maintenance Tips for 2025
January 8, 2025 | Posted by: Roberto Pelaccia
Happy New Year, homeowners! As we enter 2025, it's an ideal time to establish new home goals and ensure that your sanctuary stays comfortable, safe, and valuable. Whether you're a first-time homeowner ...
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The Benefits of Investing in Income Producing Properties
December 22, 2021 | Posted by: Roberto Pelaccia
Making money in any real estate venture is a difficult task, and many people don't have the skills (or the stomach) for flipping houses. An alternative to this intrinsically risky activity is to purch ...
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4 Hidden Problems That Could Be Hurting Your Home Sale
December 15, 2021 | Posted by: Roberto Pelaccia
One of the biggest fears that home sellers have is that their property will end up on the real estate market for months on end. This is a nightmare for a number of reasons. First of all, having your h ...
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