Author: Kate Du

  • Vancouver – Most Expensive Homes of September 2026

    Vancouver — Most Expensive homes for September 2026.

    Listings (sorted by price):
    1. Listing R3167930 — $58,800,000
    2. Listing R3143519 — $49,880,000
    3. Listing R3147443 — $39,980,000
    4. Listing R3168173 — $38,800,000
    5. Listing R2934837 — $32,000,000
    6. Listing R2934825 — $30,000,000
    7. Listing R3058864 — $29,800,000
    8. Listing R3127725 — $28,000,000
    9. Listing R3138481 — $27,880,000
    10. Listing R3162306 — $26,880,000
    11. Listing R3136700 — $23,750,000
    12. Listing R3083839 — $19,800,000
    13. Listing R3111674 — $19,800,000
    14. Listing R3151299 — $19,500,000
    15. Listing R3085009 — $18,990,000

  • Vancouver – Most Affordable Homes of September 2026

    Vancouver — Most Affordable homes for September 2026.

    Listings (sorted by price):
    1. Listing R3168650 — $187,500
    2. Listing R3155380 — $199,000
    3. Listing R3154047 — $200,000
    4. Listing R3164940 — $210,000
    5. Listing R3167068 — $210,000
    6. Listing R3064558 — $230,000
    7. Listing R3166823 — $240,000
    8. Listing R3130236 — $244,000
    9. Listing R3163602 — $249,000
    10. Listing R3162917 — $275,000
    11. Listing R3166835 — $275,000
    12. Listing R3165045 — $278,000
    13. Listing R3163264 — $290,000
    14. Listing R3099399 — $299,000
    15. Listing R3127379 — $299,000

  • Vancouver Home Sales Move Lower

    In Late-Q3, Vancouver, BC recorded 2.3K home sales, while activity stayed below long-term averages as buyers and sellers kept adjusting to current market conditions.
    New supply improved in Late-Q3, with 5.4K newly listed homes and 11.4K active listings, giving Vancouver, BC buyers more choice across the market.
    Vancouver, BC's benchmark residential price was ~$1.2M in Late-Q3, holding relatively steady from Mid-Q3 as added inventory reduced upward pressure on prices.
    An economist for the board said the market showed a steady pace, with buyers and sellers adapting as conditions moved toward a more balanced setup.
    That emerging balance in Vancouver, BC signaled a market where added choice supported buyers, while stable pricing helped sellers navigate current conditions.

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    The perfect opportunity to embrace your inner "foodie" and unbutton your pants at the dinner table!In Canada, post-Thanksgiving is all about creative cranberry sauce solutions. Cranberry sauce pancakes, anyone?It's that time when multiple ovens are a blessing. Turkey, pies, casseroles – less stress!

  • Mortgage Rates Face a New Reality

    Canadian borrowers could continue facing affordability pressure as borrowing costs remain elevated and economic uncertainty shapes the housing market.
    Rate relief could improve affordability, but its impact will depend on inflation, economic conditions, and the Bank of Canada’s policy path.
    Buyers may remain cautious, while higher financing costs continue influencing purchasing power, refinancing decisions, and overall housing demand.
    For borrowers and investors, planning around current financing conditions remains important rather than relying entirely on future rate declines.

  • Z世代购房者在可负担性权衡上领先各代

    Z世代购房者在可负担性权衡上领先各代

    Z世代购房者在实现置业目标时,最愿意削减可自由支配支出并接受更小的住房——78%愿意减少开支,74%愿意选择面积较小的房产。相比千禧一代、X世代和婴儿潮一代,Z世代在高房价环境下展现出更强的财务灵活性。在全球范围内,加拿大购房者最愿意缩小居住面积,而英国买家则最不愿妥协。综合考虑按揭利率和税收优惠,拥有房产在成本上可与租房持平甚至更具优势。

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  • Home affordability finds its footing, but rising rates could change that

    Home affordability finds its footing, but rising rates could change that

    Canada's average five-year fixed mortgage rate rose slightly to 4.55% in August, causing minimal impact on payments or qualification. Housing affordability improvements continue to rely mainly on falling home prices rather than rate changes. Toronto saw the largest income reduction needed to qualify for a mortgage, followed by Vancouver and Montréal, driven by notable home price decreases.

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  • Vancouver Home Prices Face a Market Adjustment

    In Vancouver, a wealth manager said home prices were ↓~10% over the past year, showing the market had cooled from earlier highs.
    The same analysis said Vancouver prices had fallen ↓~20% from their 2022 peak, underscoring how far values had moved off prior highs.
    Vancouver was portrayed as a market that had cooled meaningfully, with weaker pricing after an earlier stretch when values had climbed much more aggressively.
    The short-term outlook pointed to continued price pressure as inventory grew, economic growth slowed, and possible additional rate hikes weighed on the market.
    For Vancouver, the near-term setup suggested home prices would likely remain subdued rather than quickly rebound, keeping attention on supply, growth, and financing conditions.

  • ‘Temporary detour, not a derailment’: RBC on latest market slowdown

    ‘Temporary detour, not a derailment’: RBC on latest market slowdown

    Canada's housing market showed a slight slowdown in August with home resales down 0.7% month-over-month, seen as a pause rather than a downturn. Trade tensions and economic uncertainty affected buyer confidence. Regional differences persist, with some cities like Vancouver and Ottawa showing mixed trends in prices and sales. Forecasts for 2026 vary, with some expecting modest price gains and others predicting declines. Mortgage renewals with higher payments pose challenges, especially in softer markets. Inventory remains balanced amid stable borrowing costs.

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  • Vancouver Affordability Eases, but Relief Is Partial

    Vancouver buyers got meaningful affordability relief, but the improvement stayed incomplete, leaving the market under heavy strain and keeping ownership costs exceptionally challenging.
    Earlier declines had reversed more than half the pandemic-era affordability spike, showing progress for buyers even as Vancouver remained the country's toughest market for buyers.
    In BC, softer labour conditions limited pay growth, so still-falling prices did not translate into the full affordability boost many Vancouver buyers needed.
    Market strain also showed up in activity, with resales lower and prices softer across housing categories, giving buyers more selection as inventory stayed abundant.
    Near term, home values were expected to keep easing as demand slumped and inventory stayed plentiful, a setup that could extend relief for buyers.