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Alberta Housing Market Update — April 2026 - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
Market Updates

Alberta Housing Market Update — April 2026

CREB April 2026: Calgary sales eased 6% YoY as conditions shift to balanced. Detached stays tight, apartments favour the buyer. Here is the breakdown and what it means for your mortgage.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Apr 30
British Columbia Housing Market Update — April 2026 - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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British Columbia Housing Market Update — April 2026

GVR April 2026: composite benchmark $1,098,000, down 6.9% YoY. Detached sales jumped 14% while condos slid 10.7%. Here is the segment-by-segment breakdown for BC buyers.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Apr 30
Bond Yields vs Inflation: What Actually Moves Fixed Mortgage Rates? - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Bond Yields vs Inflation: What Actually Moves Fixed Mortgage Rates?

Fixed mortgage rates are driven mainly by Government of Canada bond yields, not CPI directly. Here is how fixed and variable mortgage pricing actually works in Canada.

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Apr 20
Canadian Housing Affordability Report: February 2026 - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Canadian Housing Affordability Report: February 2026

Housing affordability got easier in 12 of 13 Canadian cities in February. See the full breakdown by city, plus what it means for buyers, sellers, and renewals.

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Mar 20
Bank of Canada March 2026: Why the Bank of Canada Held Rates — and What It Means for Your Mortgage - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Bank of Canada March 2026: Why the Bank of Canada Held Rates — and What It Means for Your Mortgage

The Bank of Canada holds rate at 2.25% in March 2026. Here's what drove the decision and what it means for variable rates, fixed rates, and your renewal.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Mar 18
Canadian Home Sales Recap: February 2026 - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Canadian Home Sales Recap: February 2026

Canadian home sales dipped -1.3% in February with the national average price at $676,640. Full regional breakdown inside.

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Mar 15
Surrey Housing Market 2026: Metro Vancouver’s Affordable Hub - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Surrey Housing Market 2026: Metro Vancouver’s Affordable Hub

Explore Surrey's dynamic real estate market in 2026. From SkyTrain-connected communities to family-friendly suburbs, discover BC's fastest-growing city.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Feb 10
Home Equity Loan Rates in Canada: What to Expect - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Home Equity Loan Rates in Canada: What to Expect

Current home equity loan rates in Canada by lender type, plus factors that affect your rate and strategies to get the lowest rate possible.

Voytek Jedrusiak Voytek Jedrusiak
Feb 5
Private Mortgage Rates in Ontario: What to Expect in 2026 - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Private Mortgage Rates in Ontario: What to Expect in 2026

Current private mortgage rates in Ontario range from 8% to 15%. Learn what drives your rate, how fees add up, and how to negotiate better terms.

Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak Monika Tarnik-Jedrusiak
Feb 5