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Stay ahead of the curve with insights into current house rental trends and market fluctuations, helping you make confident decisions as a renter or property manager. Whether you’re checking out local rental conditions or diving into national data, our detailed studies, analyses and reports provide helpful information about the ever-changing and competitive rental market.

Work-life balance — the ultimate tightrope act of juggling work, family, friends, errands, hobbies and chill time without tipping one way or another too far. Although this sweet spot looks different for everyone, where we live plays a vital role, too: Some places make it easy to manage work and play, while others are synonymous with burnout. Beyond the usual economic metrics and demographic rankings, a city’s heartbeat lies in its ability to make everyday…

In Delta, BC, a whopping 80% of homes on the market are priced above $1 million — the highest high-end home concentration among Canada’s 70 biggest cities. Dethroned, Vancouver has the second-highest share of $1M+ homes at 70.5%. Still, the city dominates the ultra-luxury sector (homes priced above $4 million) with nearly 13%.  In the luxe living lands of Ontario and British Columbia, 15 major cities boast more than 50% of homes selling for at least $1…

Buying a home is a hurdle race, and the down payment is the first — and possibly most discouraging — obstacle. That’s because, for many, 20% is simply out of reach. For others, even 5% seems utopian. So, what about a 50% down payment? Or even 80%? Realistically speaking, these are the numbers that potential homebuyers need to contemplate. In order to get an affordable mortgage — meaning one that wouldn’t eat up more than…