Category: british columbia
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The 2026 Inflation Reality: Food Prices Are Rising Again – What That Means for Housing Affordability
Inflation may be cooling on paper, but for many Canadians, the cost of living is rising again where it hurts most – food, rent, and housing costs. As Canada heads into 2026, new forecasts show food prices increasing once again, adding pressure to households already stretched by high rents and elevated mortgage payments. While inflation…
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Rentals.ca Just Dropped Their December 2025 Rent Report – Here’s What You Need To Know
Rentals.ca and Urbanation have released their December 2025 national rent report, and the numbers point to a cooling rental market across much of Canada. From declining average rents to shifting demand and big differences across provinces, here’s a breakdown of the key trends renters and investors should be watching. National Overview Rents Fall to Lowest…
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Vancouver’s First-Time Homebuyer Age Has Exploded to 46 in 2025
New data shows first-time buyers in Vancouver are no longer in their 20s or early 30s, most are getting keys in their mid-40s. First-Time Buyer Ages: The New Reality According to a 2025 global affordability study by Bloom Holding, first-time homebuyers in Vancouver, BC now typically buy their first home around age 46, far older…
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What Experts Predict for the Dec 10 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
The Bank of Canada’s next interest rate decision on December 10, 2025 is one of the most anticipated announcements of the year. After cutting the overnight rate to 2.25% in October, economists are now divided on whether the Bank will continue easing or pause to assess the economy. Most experts agree on one thing: a hold is now…
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B.C. Supreme Court Overturns $25K Award To Evicted Tenant After Judge Calls RTB Ruling “Clearly Irrational”
A recent B.C. Supreme Court decision has reversed a $25,444 compensation order against a landlord, ruling that the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) made a “clearly irrational” error in a landlord’s use eviction case. Landlord No Longer Required To Pay $25,444 To Former Tenant Feng Ying Yu, a B.C. landlord, will not have to pay more…
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7 Cheapest Cities To Buy A Home In British Columbia (2025)
The housing market in British Columbia remains among Canada’s most expensive overall — the provincial average home price is roughly $948,296 as of September 2025. That said, there are still smaller cities and more remote areas in BC where home-ownership is far more achievable. In this article we explore seven of the most affordable cities in BC to buy…
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Rent Prices In British Columbia Continue To Drop As Vancouver Hits A 43-Month Low
British Columbia’s rental market is finally seeing some relief. New data from Zumper shows that rent prices in several B.C. cities continue to cool, with Vancouver hitting its lowest level in more than three and a half years. The shift marks a notable change for one of Canada’s most expensive rental markets, although Vancouver still remains the priciest…
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This $29.8M West Vancouver Mansion Looks Like A European Resort & Comes With A Heated Driveway
If you’ve ever wondered what nearly $30 million buys you in British Columbia’s luxury market, here’s your answer, and it looks like a private resort straight out of Lake Como. A new listing in West Vancouver’s British Properties just hit Realtor.ca for $29,800,000, and it’s easily one of the most over-the-top luxury homes on the market in Canada right now.…
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The Hidden Costs First-Time Buyers Always Forget (But Really Shouldn’t)
If you’re buying your first home in Ontario, don’t get blindsided by these surprise expenses. Buying your first home is one of the most exciting milestones in your life – but it’s also one of the most expensive. While most first-time buyers focus on saving for the down payment, there are several hidden costs that…
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Vancouver Housing Market Update – August 2025
After years of skyrocketing prices and tight competition, the Vancouver housing market is continuing to cool as of August 2025. Buyer activity has slowed, listings are climbing, and prices are beginning to soften, especially in the detached and luxury segments. While Vancouver still holds the title for some of the highest home prices in Canada,…
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