Market Media Monday - January 26, 2026

A curated list of recent headlines relevant to real estate in Canada or locally, with short excerpts. Click each headline link to read the full article on the source site.

[ Real estate market expected to remain 'buyer friendly' ]
"Buyers heading into the spring market have a “meaningful advantage” over last year, namely lower borrowing costs, stable or lower property prices, and choice, Royal LePage president and CEO Phil Soper reports. “Together, these conditions are creating a genuine window of opportunity, particularly for first-time buyers in Canada’s most expensive markets,” he says."

[ What a likely Bank of Canada rate hold means for buyers, sellers and mortgages in 2026 ]
"For buyers, sellers and those renewing their mortgage at the start of 2026, Canada’s housing market faces a very different interest rate environment compared to a year ago, with economists in general agreement that the Bank of Canada (BoC) is likely in a holding pattern."

[ Warren Buffett’s buy-and-hold real estate lesson — and why it still matters for Canadian homeowners ]
"That quiet, steady approach offers an important lesson to Canadian investors — especially at a time when real estate is often treated as a short-term speculation rather than a long-term decision. Here’s where Buffett’s strategy really shows its success, and how it can apply north of the border."

[ Rental market swings back in tenants’ favour with lower prices and move-in incentives ]
"Landlords across Canada are increasingly dangling such incentives, along with other common perks like free parking, waived pet fees and moving allowances, to compete for new tenants. After a post-pandemic surge in rental costs, real estate watchers say the scales have tipped back in favour of renters amid falling prices, higher vacancy rates, and uncertainty in the housing market overall. "