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Metro Vancouver Real Estate Market Update: October 2026

The Metro Vancouver real estate market slowed in October 2026, with both home sales and new listings declining compared with the same time last year.

According to Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), 2,024 homes sold in October, down 10.2% from October 2025 and 22.5% below the 10-year seasonal average.

At the same time, buyers continue to have relatively strong selection, with 15,688 homes listed for sale across Metro Vancouver.

Here’s a closer look at the October numbers.

Metro Vancouver Housing Market...

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30-Year Mortgage in Canada: Lower Monthly Payments, But Is It Better?

Canada’s 2026 Federal Budget proposes expanding access to 30-year insured mortgages, giving more eligible home buyers the option to spread their mortgage payments over a longer amortization period.

For buyers in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver, where home prices can make monthly affordability a major concern, a longer amortization may sound attractive. But a lower monthly payment does not necessarily mean a lower overall cost.

Here’s what home buyers should understand.

How Does a 30-Year Mortgage Help...

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