Real Estate Insights & Trends

Across Canada, the conversation around affordability and lifestyle has never been louder and one of the most talked‑about migration shifts involves British Columbians heading east to Alberta. In 2025, the trend gained even more momentum, with an estimated 70,000 people leaving British Columbia, many bound for Calgary. So, what’s driving this west‑to‑east migration? Let’s break […]

Zillow’s stock just took an 11% hit in a single day a drop worth roughly $1.5 billion in market value. Surprisingly, this wasn’t due to weak earnings, a scandal, or a housing market shift. Instead, it was triggered by an unexpected player making a subtle but powerful move: Google. Google’s Real Estate Experiment In select […]

When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, headlines explode and everyone assumes mortgage rates will instantly drop. It’s a common misconception, but the truth is more nuanced. Mortgage Rates Don’t Track the Fed Funds Rate Here’s the key: a 30-year mortgage doesn’t follow the Fed’s short-term rate. It actually tracks the 10-year Treasury yield, which […]

Costco transcends its role as a bulk retailer, operating as a major real estate powerhouse in North America. With 640 warehouses in the USA alone and over 100 across Canada, it controls vast sites and drives neighborhood transformations on a continental scale. Ownership Model Sets It Apart Unlike most big-box retailers that lease space, Costco […]

When Californians voted for Proposition 13 back in 1978, the goal seemed simple: protect homeowners from runaway property taxes. Home values were skyrocketing so quickly that many long‑time residents, particularly retirees, feared they’d be taxed out of their homes. Prop 13 offered them stability, but decades later, it may be one of the biggest reasons only […]

Real estate is full of things buyers care about, curb appeal, kitchen finishes, natural light. But one factor quietly influences buyers before they even process what they’re seeing: Smell.Not in the “light a candle before guests come over” way. More like: your brain makes a judgment about a property within seconds based entirely on scent, […]

America’s housing crisis has sparked a wave of innovation, and one of the most surprising solutions is happening in buildings we’ve stayed in for decades. Across the country, hotels are rapidly being transformed into apartments, reshaping urban landscapes far faster than traditional construction ever could. What started as a temporary, pandemic-driven survival tactic has now […]

The State of the Rental Market Rents across the United States are officially on the decline — and at a pace not seen in over 15 years.As of November 11, 2025, the national average rent dropped to $1,708 in October, a 0.3% month-over-month decrease from September’s $1,713. That might not sound like much, but it […]

As we head into 2026, a perfect storm is brewing in America’s housing market. The wave of corporate layoffs that began sweeping across the nation in late 2025 isn’t just a jobs story—it’s quickly becoming a housing story. And if you’re a homeowner, prospective buyer, or renter in a tech-heavy city, you need to pay […]

Published: October 31, 2025 A Landmark Decision That’s Shaking Up BC Real Estate If you’re a homeowner in British Columbia—or thinking about buying property here—you’ve probably heard whispers about a court case that’s causing serious waves in the real estate market. The Cowichan Tribes ruling isn’t just another legal decision; it’s potentially reshaping how we […]