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April 17, 2026 by [email protected]

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Canada Rents Dip, Buyers Gain Power
TD cuts housing forecast but warns pent-up demand could be ‘unleashed faster or more forcefully than expected’
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Canada Real Estate Market Size, Share, Trends, and Growth Outlook 2034

Canada's real estate market, valued at USD 188.6 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to USD 237.0 billion by 2034 at a 2.5% CAGR. Growth is driven by population expansion, urbanization, immigration, and housing demand in major cities. Residential demand outpaces supply, with rising interest in multi-family and rental housing. Commercial real estate adapts…
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  • August 7, 2026 12:00 pm·
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Canada Home Sales Regain Momentum

In Mid-Q2 2026, Canadian home sales ↑~5% MoM, marking 2026's first meaningful national demand gain as activity picked up across the market. Canada's national avg. sale price topped $700K in Mid-Q2 2026, ↑~2% yearly and reaching its highest monthly reading in two yr overall. New listings ↓~1% MoM, tightening Canada's sales-to-new-listings ratio near 49%, still…
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  • August 6, 2026 3:00 pm·
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Global Smart Homes Projected to Hit $1.4T

The global smart home market is projected to move from ~$160B in 2025 to ~$1.4T by 2034, with ~28% CAGR expected worldwide. AI-driven personalization is the primary growth catalyst, with platforms learning household patterns and adjusting lighting, temperature, entertainment, and security settings proactively over time. Retrofit applications lead share, while wireless protocols dominate by making…
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  • August 5, 2026 4:00 pm·
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Hope Returns to Hamilton’s Housing Market in Late Spring

Hamilton's MLS Home Price Index Benchmark hit $744,000 in May 2026, down 5.4% yearly but up 0.8% monthly. Detached homes averaged $840,166, roughly flat year-over-year at a $765,000 median. Townhouse and condo prices averaged $566,055, down 6.6% annually. The average sold price citywide was $777,612, with homes sitting 29 days on market. Cornerstone Association data…
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  • August 3, 2026 5:00 pm·
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Easy Home Upgrades to Increase Resale Value — What’s Worth the Investment

Mortgage rates have risen above 6.5%, impacting home affordability and buyer behavior. Sellers now focus on making homes feel move-in ready with targeted upgrades rather than full renovations. Key improvements include enhancing curb appeal, installing smart thermostats, adding built-in storage, upgrading lighting, and making small kitchen and bathroom updates. Consistent hardware, updated baseboards, matching interior…
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  • August 2, 2026 3:00 pm·
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Happy Long Weekend!

The Civic Long Weekend is that magical time when emails mysteriously stop being urgent and everyone suddenly becomes an outdoor enthusiast with barbecue ambitions. It’s the official season of “quick getaway” plans that somehow involve more traffic than the entire workweek combined, plus snacks bought in emergency bulk. Parks, beaches, and backyards transform into competitive…
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