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What Actually Makes a Listing Stand Out in 2026

Posted on Mar 03, 2026



The playbook for selling a home has changed fast. Buyers have more options, more leverage, and they are using it. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), active listings on Canadian MLS® Systems were up 7.4% year-over-year at the end of 2025.¹ At the same time, the national MLS® Home Price Index declined 4% year-over-year by Decem...

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The True Cost of Homeownership: What You Pay Beyond the Mortgage

Posted on Feb 02, 2026




When many new Canadian homebuyers calculate whether they can afford a new home, they focus almost exclusively on one number: the monthly mortgage payment. It's the figure lenders use for the mortgage stress test, the number real estate agents discuss during showings, and the benchmark buyers use to determine their budget.

However, the mortgage is on...

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