Who's buying in Vancouver, Downsizing wave ahead, Top Mortgage Employers, More

View in browser Which buyer types are still active in the Vancouver housing market? View web version | Forward to a colleague 16 April 2026 Top News Which buyer types are still active in the Vancouver housing market? Sales and prices are down – but specific buyers are finding good deals if they’re in a position to purchase 'Downsizing wave' set to shake up Canadian housing market in years ahead An aging population set the stage for slower, structural change in housing demand In good company: Showcasing Canada’s Top Mortgage Employers in 2026 Get to know this year’s companies that have standout compensation, culture, and reputation CMHC economist warns untargeted buyer aid risks backfiring on affordability New CMHC modelling shows broad demand-side fixes can worsen Canada’s housing crunch BC housing sales slide again as buyers wait for calm March data showed another soft month for BC's housing market Canadian spending stays resilient as gas prices jump, keeping rate path in focus RBC card data showed household spending holding up even as pump prices climbed International News Trump: I'll fire Powell if he doesn't leave Fed 'on time' President says he'll try and oust Powell if he remains on Fed's Board of Governors after his successor as chair is confirmed New home sales jump in March despite rate rises Population growth and low unemployment continue to support housing demand Help to Buy faces fresh scrutiny over who it really helped New analysis questions whether the scheme expanded access or simply accelerated buyers already in the market Migration rebound outpaces RBNZ expectations Net immigration and tourism upswing shifts outlook for borrowers and banks 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, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

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