Sales Struggle Against a Weak Economy and Rising Mortgage Rates
For the complete statistics release, including detailed tables, click here. Vancouver, BC – June 11, 2026. The British Columbia Real…
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Bank of Canada keeps overnight rate at 2.25% as economy stagnates
In its fourth scheduled announcement of 2026, the Bank of Canada held the target for the overnight lending rate at…
How to prepare your home for summer entertaining
After months of retreating indoors during our long Canadian winters, summer hosting feels like a long-awaited dream come true. You,…
Buying a plex as a first home: What buyers need to know
Buying a plex (a duplex, triplex, or fourplex) as a first property is becoming an increasingly popular strategy for first-time…
Political instability continues to drive major spikes in U.S. traffic to royallepage.ca
The first five months of 2026 have been marked by escalating global tensions, economic turbulence, and deepening political dysfunction in…
BCREA 50th Anniversary: Economist Brendon Ogmundson on Canada’s Obsession With Real Estate
BCREA is turning 50 years old this year. As part of our anniversary celebration, we interviewed the Association’s Chief Economist, Brendon…
Legal Use of Photographs in Real Estate Transactions #597
It’s often a photograph that will entice us to get up, go out, and view a property for sale. Strong…
BC Real Estate Association Renews Call for Provincial Drug Home Remediation Policy
Vancouver, BC – June 1, 2026. As British Columbia continues to confront clandestine drug production, the use of residential and often rural…
Downsizing done right: A step-by-step guide for a smaller home
Downsizing is not just about moving into a smaller space. It is about making intentional choices while still holding onto…
Canada’s secondary housing markets show resilience and price growth in Q1 2026
When the national housing conversation turns to declining prices, it’s easy to assume the whole country is cooling off. But,…
