As 2026 begins, optimism is quietly returning to Canadian real estate. In this episode, we unpack what December numbers really say about buyer and seller balance, why downsizing has become more complicated than expected, and what modest price growth could look like in the year ahead. From employment trends to easing rental pressure, this conversation focuses on real market psychology and local insight rather than headlines. Is stability the real story of 2026?
00:00 Welcome to 2026: A Fresh Start in Real Estate
02:42 Market Sentiment: Balancing Buyers and Sellers
05:49 Navigating the Challenges of Downsizing
11:44 2026 Predictions: Price Increases and Market Trends
17:34 Employment Trends: Job Growth and Unemployment Rates
23:22 Rental Market Dynamics: Easing Pressure on Renters
26:21 Mood Boosts
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Paul Stevenson - Mortgage Agent Level 2
CENTUM Financial Services LP
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David Warren - Mortgage Agent Level 2
Referral Mortgages
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Phone: 1-613-686-6003
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