Canadian employment rose to 20.03 million in January, up by 150,000 (0.5 percent). The Canadian unemployment rate held steady at 5 percent, hovering just above all-time lows. Employment gains were concentrated among workers aged 25 to 54; workers in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta; and workers in wholesale and retail...
Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And while today’s ra...
Housing Market Faces a Challenging 2023 Before Posting a Strong Recovery in 2024
Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are forecast to decline 7.1 percent to 75,150 units this year. In 2024, MLS® residential sales are forecast to post a strong rebound, rising 23.8 percent to 93,025 units.