7 Tips for Improving Your Real Estate Sales

To improve real estate sales, diversify lead sources like FSBO, expired listings, and referrals. Make prospecting a daily habit using adaptable scripts and track follow-ups with a CRM. Optimize listing presentations by focusing on seller priorities and data. Use content marketing to build trust and stay top-of-mind with smart, personalized follow-ups. Invest in ongoing education and track key metrics to refine your process and boost consistent results.

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Understanding Negative Amortization on a Mortgage: Common Ways It’s Addressed

Negative amortization occurs when mortgage payments don’t cover the interest owed, causing the loan balance to increase. It can happen with certain variable-rate or interest-only mortgage structures, depending on the terms. In general, it may be addressed by adjusting payment amounts, changing the loan’s rate structure, refinancing, modifying loan terms, or speaking with a qualified housing or financial professional. Timing can matter, since negative amortization can create financial strain over time and may affect overall loan costs.

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Despite falling prices B.C. needs more homes to boost affordability

House prices in British Columbia fell 9.1% from 2022 to 2025 but remain 35.7% higher than in 2019, posing affordability challenges. Homebuilding dropped 4.7% in 2025 due to restrictive land-use policies, zoning rules favoring single-family homes, lengthy municipal approvals, and high charges on new units. These factors limit housing supply and keep prices high. Easing restrictions and lowering fees could boost construction and affordability.

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2026 Starts Slow: Housing Split Widens?

2026 housing plot twist: national prices dipped 2% in early 2026, vibes shifting.
Condos slid hardest, inventory piling up, buyers totally fatigued.
Single-family homes dipped too, just not as dramatically.
Hidden signal: shrinking supply quietly fuels price momentum.
CMHC flags affordability plus stable jobs as 2026 price drivers.

Happy April Fool’s Day

Breaking news! Interest rates at pre-pandemic levels, mortgage rates at all-time low, announces Fed.
It's a dream come true for homebuyers who have been waiting for the perfect time to enter the market!
Dream on… Happy April Fool’s Day!

Canada Market Outlook Improving When?

Canada sales rise from 470,314 (2025) to 494,512 in 2026, a 5.1% increase, signalling recovery momentum.

By 2027, sales reach 511,966, adding another 3.5%, exceeding pre-slowdown activity levels.

Average prices climb 2.8% in 2026 to $698,881, reversing the -1.1% decline in 2025.

In 2027, prices advance 2.3% to $714,991, reflecting balanced growth, not speculative acceleration.

What to know as a first-time homebuyer?

In one home, the furnace failed after three months, and in another, roof and window leaks showed up after two years. There was also a big property tax reassessment. The driveway was repaved for curb appeal. It can be helpful to plan for potential home emergencies, maintenance, and other unexpected expenses that may come up.

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Canada Prefabricated Construction Industry Report 2026: Housing Shortages, Workforce Constraints and Low-Carbon Building Programs Propel Rapid Adoption – Forecast to 2030

The Canadian prefabricated construction market is projected to grow annually by 5%, reaching CAD 15.16 billion in 2026 and CAD 18.07 billion by 2030. Growth is driven by housing supply pressures, low-carbon materials like engineered wood, and program-linked demand favoring scalable, repeatable modular solutions. Key trends include standardized designs, permit-ready modular pathways, hybrid prefab systems, and stronger public-sector partnerships to reduce approval friction and enhance delivery efficiency.

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Can New Policies Ease Housing Costs in 2026?

Canada’s housing strategy review signals a stronger supply-driven approach improving affordability outcomes through 2026.
Federal housing investment is projected to exceed $115B, supporting long-term construction and preservation pipelines.
Accelerated approvals are expected to unlock over 100,000 additional housing units nationally in coming years.
Repair programs will continue preserving hundreds of thousands of lower-cost homes, stabilizing overall housing supply.
Improved coordination across governments is expected to translate funding into faster housing delivery by late 2026.

Homeownership Gets Cheaper, but Momentum Is Fading

Homeownership in Canada is slightly more affordable, but the pace of improvement is slowing.
RBC’s affordability index fell to 53.2%, down from a pandemic peak of 63.5%.
Most affordability gains came from markets where prices have softened, though costs remain elevated overall.
Some regions saw smaller improvements, while a few experienced affordability pressures increasing.
Future gains depend on household income growth and price corrections, as interest rates are expected to stay steady.

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