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Financial stress is driving rents and home prices down, at last

As I have noted many times, historically, a maximum of 3x household income has been considered the limit of what is considered “affordable” for homes. In Canada, with a median household income of 84k, this would mean homes priced at … Continue reading

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Risk trade poised to follow crypto’s lead

Stocks, commodities, junk bonds, precious metals, and crypto assets all leapt together into late 2025; now, Bitcoin, the crypto leader, is down 44% since October, and the broader crypto market has vaporized trillions in notional value while billions flow out … Continue reading

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Spring listings start early in 2026

The spring listing wave traditionally starts at the end of February, but supply is already off to a strong start in 2026. Canadian housing inventory rose in January, with listings higher across most regions, as prices declined (home price index … Continue reading

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