Bank of Canada holds rate at 2.25% in April as inflation ticks upward
The following blog post was written by Michelle McNally for Royal LePage – original blog here April 29, 2026 In its third scheduled announcement of 2026, the Bank of Canada held the target for the overnight lending rate at 2.25%. This marks the fourth consecutive hold to interest rates since October of last year. Rising global energy […]
Rethinking office space in a post-pandemic world
The following blog post was written by Linda Nazareth for Royal LePage – original blog here April 27, 2026 Return to office is the flavour of the year in the labour market, and office space is in demand. For good or bad, however, there is no turning back the clock to pre-COVID years, and what […]
After a long winter, Canada’s spring housing market starts to thaw, with buyer activity on the rise
The following blog post was written by Anne-Elise Cugliari Allegritti for Royal LePage – original blog here April 16, 2026 Canada’s spring housing market is beginning to show signs of life after a long winter that kept many buyers and sellers on the sidelines. While headlines around economic uncertainty and global conflict continue to weigh […]
Canada’s spring housing market opens with flat activity levels in March: CREA
The following blog post was written by Michelle McNally for Royal LePage – original blog here April 16, 2026 Canada’s housing market entered the spring season on a steady, if subdued, note. According to the latest data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), activity levels in March 2026 were largely unchanged month over month, pointing to […]
Can I afford a cottage?
The following blog post was written by Michelle McNally for Royal LePage – original blog here April 6, 2026 For many Canadians, owning a cottage remains a defining lifestyle goal. It represents a dedicated space to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy time by the water, where weekends feel longer and daily routines fade into the background. […]
Generational love of cottage living drives growth in Quebec’s recreational markets
The following blog post was written by Valérie Coveney for Royal LePage – original blog here March 26, 2026 Quebec’s recreational property market continues to show strong resilience. Even as consumers remain cautious amid economic and political uncertainty, limited inventory in this segment of the market, coupled with steady demand, is expected to keep upward […]
Federal and Ontario governments launch $8.8B housing and infrastructure partnership to boost supply and affordability
The following blog post was written by Michelle McNally for Royal LePage – original blog here April 2, 2026 The federal and Ontario governments have announced a major joint initiative to address housing supply and affordability challenges across the province. Unveiled on March 30th by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, the Canada–Ontario […]
Canada’s cottage markets poised for growth in 2026 despite economic anxieties
The following blog post was written by Anne-Elise Cugliari Allegritti for Royal LePage – original blog here March 26, 2026 Long weekends at the lake, early mornings on the dock, and evenings spent by the water are fast approaching, prompting many Canadians to consider whether 2026 is the right time to invest in a cottage […]