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FEBRUARY 2026 NATIONAL RESIDENTIAL STATISTICS

Canadian Housing Activity Stays Quiet in February 2026 Monthly Housing Market Report Ottawa, ON March 17, 2026 – The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems dipped 1.3% on a month-over-month basis in February 2026. (Chart A) “February saw a continuation of the quieter levels of activity recorded in January, although there ...

Pricing Psychology and Selling your Home

Have you ever seen a product at a store and thought, “Whoa. That price is outrageously high. It’s just not worth it!” Conversely, you might have also reacted to another product with, “That’s awfully cheap. The quality must not be good.”Welcome to the psychology of pricing! According to research, people tend ...

Should you get a pre-listing inspection?

by Susan & Rico D'Andrea, home inspectors When you’re trying to sell your home, should you hire your own inspector? It turns out there are many good reasons to get a pre-listing home inspection before a buyer makes an offer. Here are the top three: 1. You won’t be surprised. There are certain ...

Five maintenance tasks to ensuring your home is safe and healthy

By Susan & Rico D'Andrea, home inspectors Sometimes it really is the little things. These five maintenance tasks might seem minor, but keeping up with them can go a long way toward ensuring your home is safe and healthy. 1. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are essential for ...