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Craig Emslie || June 17, 2026

Home sales rise in May as buyers return to a stabilizing market

Canada’s housing market showed signs of renewed momentum in May, with national home sales rising 5.5% from April, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The gain marked the first...

Craig Emslie || June 01, 2026

Is Canada in a recession? Economists say the answer is more complicated

Canada’s economy showed little growth at the start of 2026, raising fresh questions about whether the country has slipped into a technical recession. Statistics Canada reported that...

Craig Emslie || February 18, 2026

Home sales slump to start 2026 as correction deepens

Canada's housing market began the year on a soft note, with home sales falling 5.8% from December, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Compared to January 2025, sales were down...

Craig Emslie || February 04, 2026

Use these saving tips to become mortgage free!

Good news! It only takes small changes for you to become mortgage free and save thousands of dollars in interest. In December, Mortgage Professionals Canada released its annual state of the housing...