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06/23/2026

ICYMI: BoC Holds: Why a Technical Recession Isn’t Enough to Trigger a Rate Cut: Marking a continued period of stability, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate steady at 2.25% in its June announcement. By opting for another hold, the Bank is exercising strategic caution, balancing newly confirmed data on a technical recession against the threat of energy-driven inflation stemming from the war in Iran. What the Rate […]

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Canada is in a technical recession, yet the BoC held rates steady. Here's what the June rate hold means for your mortgage options.

06/23/2026

5 Canadian Cottages That Cost Less Than a Toronto Parking Spot in 2026: In Canada’s biggest cities like Vancouver and Toronto, parking has evolved into a luxury asset, typically costing $30,000 to $100,000—and in extreme cases, adding more than $268,000 to a condo’s price. Put differently, the price of a single parking spot could buy you something far more substantial elsewhere in Canada. These 5 Canadian cottages you […]

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Explore cottages you can buy for less than a Toronto parking spot and see what your budget unlocks across Canada. Learn more today.

06/22/2026

ICYMI: The Ontario Cottage Market’s Best Value: Why Buyers Are Choosing Kawartha Lakes: Anyone who has thought about owning a place on the water knows the numbers rarely work out the way brochures make them seem. However, the figures heading into Summer 2026 tell a different story and appear to point in a single direction. If you are a value-driven buyer, Kawartha Lakes cottage country is outperforming its […]

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Discover why Kawartha Lakes cottage country real estate offers the best value in 2026. Compare prices, trends, and savings. Learn more.

06/22/2026

Where Canadian Home Prices are Dropping the Most in 2026 So Far: Six months into 2026, Canada’s housing market looks less like a straight line and more like a weather radar, with bright hot spots of activity sitting beside pockets of calm. Using January and May 2026 reports from the Canadian Real Estate Association, this analysis highlights how unbalanced current conditions are, with some regions seeing strong […]

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Canada housing market update: where buyers and sellers have the upper hand in 2026. Plus, see which Ontario city had a 31% price increase.

06/22/2026

People: National AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda, appointed Austin Su head of alternative risk, North America. Su leads the development and ex*****on of AXIS’s alternative risk and structured casualty strategy. Su joins AXIS with over 25 years of …

06/22/2026

8 Heritage Homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake That Look Straight Out of a Storybook (Yes, They’re for Sale): Steeped in history and set against one of Ontario’s most picturesque backdrops, Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to some of the province’s most sought-after properties. Heritage homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake combine architectural legacy with modern comfort, offering buyers a mix of charm, location and lifestyle. Here are eight of the finest examples currently available. Promenade House (c. 1819) […]

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Discover 8 heritage homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake in high demand. Compare unique Old Town listings and start your search today.

06/21/2026

ICYMI: Is Buying a Student Condo Actually Worth It? We Checked 14 Canadian University Cities : For parents sending a child to university, tuition is only part of the bill. After first-year residence, most students enter the private rental market, and in many Canadian cities, that’s become an expensive proposition. Enough so that some parents are now asking a different question: is it smarter to rent for three years, or to […]

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We compared renting vs buying a student condo across 14 Canadian university cities in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and more.

06/21/2026

ICYMI: Small Budgets, Big Views: 5 Colorado Mountain Homes Under $400K: While Colorado mountain towns are often associated with high-end ski homes and vacation estates, affordable options haven’t disappeared. Scattered across the state are homes under $400K that deliver real Rocky Mountain living—think lakeside condos, rustic cabins, and A-frames tucked into the pines. Whether you’re after a weekend retreat or full-time residence, these listings show that […]

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Explore Colorado mountain homes under $400K in Colorado mountain towns with big views and charm. See listings and learn more today.