Tag: bc housing market
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41 Percent of Canadian Home Builders Have Laid Off Workers – Many Don’t Plan to Rehire
Canada needs to build 5.8 million homes by 2030 to restore affordability, according to CMHC, yet residential construction is now moving backward. A new report from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) shows: ✅ 41% of builders in Canada have laid off workers❌ Most do not plan to rehire them In key markets, the number is even higher: This marks the lowest level…
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Alberta and B.C. Rents Drop 5.5% as Rental Market Cools in Fall 2025
For the first time in years, renters in Alberta and British Columbia are seeing a little relief.According to a new Rentals.ca and Urbanation report, average asking rents in Alberta fell 5.5% in September 2025 compared to the same month last year. The findings suggest that demand in the rental market is beginning to ease after several years…
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