Regional market strength, CREA downgrades forecast, Huge REIT deal, More Great Chef 06.06 View in browser Toronto and Vancouver slump masks stronger housing markets across Canada View web version | Forward to a colleague 17 April 2026 Top News Toronto and Vancouver slump masks stronger housing markets across Canada Sales and prices are expected to fall further in the country’s two priciest cities, but prospects are better elsewhere CREA downgrades Canada home sales, price forecast for 2026 CREA now more pessimistic about outlook as March sales and prices barely moved Ten of 12 major Canadian markets to see price growth in 2026, says Royal LePage Quebec City is poised to lead the rebound even as Toronto keeps sliding KingSett, Choice strike $9.4bn First Capital deal Huge transaction recasts how necessity‑based retail assets were owned and financed Institutional money edges back into Canadian CRE as cap rates stabilize New data showed disciplined capital returning to income‑producing assets International News Mortgage rates slip for second consecutive week Cheaper loans offered some relief, but demand and sales still lagged Private rents stall for the first time in nearly a decade Renters get some relief, while landlords appear to be taking a wait-and-see approach ahead of new legislation Consumer spending rises on high fuel prices: NAB New data show spending shifts towards non-discretionary items Oil shock squeezes Kiwi businesses Fuel surge dents spending, stokes pressure for OCR hikes Want to change how you receive these emails?You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe.© 2026 KM Business Information Canada Ltd.317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ONPrivacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+
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