Many investors and landlords often overlook the financial benefits of proactive property maintenance. However, regular inspections, prompt repairs, and preventive upkeep not only cut long-term costs and preserve property value but also improve tenant satisfaction—key factors that boost overall returns on investment. By dedicating time and resources to maintenance today, property owners can avoid expensive...

Alberta’s housing market from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025 reflected the impacts of rapid population growth, shifting supply conditions, and notable differences in performance between Calgary and Edmonton. The period began with very strong sales and a tight seller’s market, gradually shifting to more balanced conditions by early 2025, with Edmonton emerging as a comparatively tighter and stronger market than...

British Columbia’s housing market opened 2025 on a different footing than it did a year earlier, as home buying activity slowed while listings and available inventory climbed. 

Sales

In Q1 2024, provincial home sales were on an upswing – 8.9% higher than in Q4 2023 and 0.6% above Q1 2023 levels. By contrast, the first quarter of 2025 saw transactions plunge 13.3% from Q4 2024 and sit 5.1% below...