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Bank of Canada lowers policy rate to 2½%

The Bank of Canada lowered its key overnight rate by 0.25% to 2.5%, citing a slowing economy and fewer inflation risks.

📊 Why They Cut

  • Canada’s economy shrank 1.5% in Q2 – exports dropped sharply (-27%) as tariffs and trade uncertainty hit hard.

  • Employment is weakening – job losses in trade-sensitive sectors, unemployment at 7.1% (highest since March), slower wage growth.

  • Inflation is stable – August CPI at 1.9%, core inflation around 2.5% but losing momentum.

  • Government removed most retaliatory tariffs,...

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METRO VANCOUVER MARKET HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 2025

The market this August is showing slightly more positive signs compared to the first half of the year – sales activity is picking up, especially in the detached and townhouse segments. However, prices are still trending downward, which shows that both sellers and buyers are gradually adjusting expectations to meet at a more reasonable level.

To be honest, the market hasn’t fully “heated up” yet, but with high inventory and more affordable prices, buyers now have plenty of options. Sellers, on the other...

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Thank you so much for trusting and accompanying me, Emily Vu, on the journey to finding your new home.
Thanks to your trust, I’m truly happy to have helped you purchase a home at an excellent price – perfectly fitting your budget and needs.
Every step taken with you has been a joy and a motivation for me to keep striving every day. Wishing your new home is always filled with laughter and happiness! 🧡
👉 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞, Emily! If you’re looking for a trustworthy partner on your...

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METRO VANCOUVER MARKET HIGHLIGHTS - JUNE 2025

📉 Although home sales dipped slightly in June compared to last year, it looks like the market is starting to “warm up” again, everyone!

🏠 There are still plenty of listings out there, and prices haven’t skyrocketed — so if you’re house-hunting, now’s a great time to explore your options!

💰 Overall, prices are holding steady — no steep climbs yet, so no worries about “buying at the peak” 😅 If you're curious about a specific area, just message Emily and I’ll send you tailored stats!

☕ The market may...

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