Tracy MacCosham - Maxwell Challenge Realty

09/22/2026

If you’re watching Canadian real estate, the big story right now is how differently each market is moving. There really isn’t one national trend that tells the whole story.

Canada’s housing picture is anything but uniform heading into fall. Toronto lost some momentum in August, Vancouver saw sales pick up despite continued price pressure, Montreal gained more listings, and Calgary cooled after earlier summer gains. RBC expects these regional differences to stick arou...

09/17/2026

In this House Digest exclusive, our experts reveal the missteps of recent bathroom designs and why they're holding back your space from its real potential.

As one of the most frequently used, and most personal, spaces in your home — your bathroom design matters. That's why the sterile styles of yore are shifting toward looks that feel more personal, comfortable, and intentionally styled. In this House Digest exclusive, our experts reveal the missteps...

09/15/2026

If you’re hoping affordability is finally back to normal, we’re not there yet—the typical mortgage payment still takes a much larger share of income than its long-term average.

There’s some welcome progress for Canadians trying to afford a home. National Bank says affordability improved for a record 10th straight quarter, with the mortgage payment on a representative home falling to 51.1% of median household income, its lowest level in roughly four years. This time, fall...

09/11/2026

If buying has been on hold for you, you’re not alone—RBC estimates more than 400,000 potential households have delayed homeownership since 2019.

A lot of Canadians have spent the past several years renting, saving and waiting for a better opportunity to buy. RBC estimates more than 400,000 potential households have delayed homeownership since 2019 and believes many could start returning to the market as conditions stabilize. The bank expects...

09/10/2026

CEDARWOOD VILLAGE / FULLY RENOVATED / 3 BEDROOMS / 2.5 BATHROOMS Welcome to Cedarwood Village!
This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse has been transformed into a stylish, move-in-ready home with modern finishes and colors throughout.

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3119 144 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB T5Y 1H4. Click for more photos and pricing

09/08/2026

From furniture pieces to plants to paint colors, here are a few staples of the eternally chic.

09/07/2026

It is not a question of filling curiosity. Below are 15 actual real estate trends that are currently shaping home values nationwide.

Your home’s value doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it’s always relative to changing market trends, buyer wants, and broader economic forces. What buyers wanted five years ago might be completely different from what they’re currently prioritizing, and these ever-changing trends directly influence ...

09/01/2026

Buyer letters haven’t disappeared completely, but in a slower Canadian market, they’re more useful for unusual or heritage properties than for ordinary offers.

Personal letters once gave buyers another way to stand out during intense bidding wars, but Canada’s slower housing market has changed the equation. Agents in Toronto, Vancouver and Kitchener say sellers are now paying closer attention to price, deposits, conditions and closing flexibility. A thou...

08/31/2026

Nothing dates a space quite like a trend. While they may shine in the moment, their shelf life is notoriously short—and when embraced a little too eagerly, they can become a homeowner’s biggest regret (their ultimate design “ick,” if you will).

After years of trying to appease Instagram with the Kim K-inspired, barely-there aesthetic—think stark white walls, minimal art, and harsh restraint—the pendulum is finally swinging in the opposite direction. In design is entering a course correction. Warmth, lived-in character, and personal exp...

08/28/2026

If buying has been on your mind, Canada’s housing market is moving closer to balance, with inventory near normal levels and buyers gradually coming back.

Canada’s housing market is showing signs of finding a healthier balance. July sales were still 5.3% below last year, but they increased from June for the fourth consecutive monthly gain. Inventory has also moved close to its long-term average, while Ontario has shifted significantly away from the ...