New residential listings ↓~13% yearly, while active listings ↓~7% to ~9.5K, keeping B.C. Interior conditions balanced for buyers and sellers today. Fresh inventory is being absorbed into sales relatively quickly, limiting buildup even as new listings continue flowing...
Standard homeowners policies generally exclude flooding, so owners often need separate flood insurance or a provider endorsement to protect homes and belongings. Covered flooding can stem from blocked drainage, storm surges, dam failures, heavy rain, flash floods,...
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,...
The current wildfire outlook expects 5.5M to 8M acres to burn, making proactive exterior protection and documented mitigation especially valuable for homeowners. Sprinklers, gel, and foam can wet roofs, eaves, decks, vents, and nearby vegetation, helping reduce...
Canada’s economy was forecast to return to growth in Q1 2026, with annualised GDP ~2% as spending and manufacturing improved together again. Domestic demand looked firmer, led by household, government, and business spending, while past inventory drawdowns were not...
Central Okanagan condos led activity in Mid-Q2 2026: sales ↑28%, reaching the strongest level in two yr, yet still below 10-yr norms. Across Central Okanagan, total housing sales were ↓18%, with single-detached sales ↓13% and townhomes ↓31%, making condos the clear...
