Okanagan, Kamloops Real Estate Market Remains Stable

Okanagan, Kamloops Real Estate Market Remains Stable

February real estate sales in Kamloops and the Okanagan improved from January but remained slower than the previous year. Central Okanagan saw a slight sales increase but fewer new listings, with home prices slightly down. North Okanagan experienced declines in sales...
Could a 2026 Inflation Hike Spark a BoC Rate Cut?

Could a 2026 Inflation Hike Spark a BoC Rate Cut?

Inflation slowed to 2.2%, gas dropped, food and home prices creep up slower. Weak economy signals could nudge BoC toward rate cuts this year. For Canada, inflation is forecast to average 2.5% this year. That’s not weak enough for the Bank of Canada to cut...
Is Canada’s Housing Market Moving Toward Balance in 2026?

Is Canada’s Housing Market Moving Toward Balance in 2026?

Canadian home sales fell 5.8% MoM and 16.2% yearly in January 2026. New listings climbed 7.3%, lowering the sales-to-new-listings ratio to 45%. Months of inventory rose to 4.9, nearing the 5-month balanced benchmark. The MLS Home Price Index declined 0.9% MoM and 4.9%...