When spring isn't really springing Spring usually marks a shift. From cold weather to warmer days and from a quiet winter market to a busier real estate season. But this year, while the weather’s warming up, the market is taking a more measured approach. Activity hasn’t spiked as it typically does, and homes are not flying off the shelves. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I think it was Churchill that said "Never let a crisis go to waste". This is... [read more]

Was it just me, or did January feel like it had a bonus round this year?? We had so much news this month that it felt like it would never end! Our PM resigned, the Bank of Canada cut rates by 0.25%, capital gains tax changes were deferred, Trump was inaugurated, Trump imposed tariffs, Trump Trump Trump... Before I get to my usual monthly rant, let's take a look at what happened in the real estate market in January:   Here’s a quick take on the charts... [read more]