A housing agency said US tariffs could keep more Canadian lumber at home, potentially supporting ~4K extra homes each year through domestic homebuilding.
Its analysis estimated more consistent use of Canadian wood products could lift annual ground-oriented housing starts by ~4%, adding supply where wood-based building is common.
Building costs for those homes could fall by as much as ~17% in some Canadian markets, with savings varying by location and housing type.
Detached homes and townhouses stood to benefit most because they use more wood products than high-rise apartment buildings, improving project economics for builders.
The opportunity could help housing supply and forestry, but lumber prices address only part of builders' challenges, alongside elevated financing, labour, and other barriers.

Stable borrowing costs and firm housing costs are giving active buyers a clearer planning window, with accessible entry points emerging in several markets.
After years of unpredictable inventory, rates, remote work, trade policy, and inflation, softer price growth points toward a more normal 2026 market.
The central bank suggested its overnight lending rate may hold near 2% for much, if not all, of 2026, supporting buyer confidence.
Balanced or buyer-favoured regions give shoppers more time to compare options, focus on fit, and avoid rushed decisions under pressure in 2026.
Fredericton led the national 2026 ranking again, combining East Coast affordability, equity-building potential, market stability, and lifestyle appeal for buyers seeking value.

Halloween falls on October 31 because the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain, considered the earliest known root of Halloween, occurred on this day.
In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to praise all saints.
Soon, All Saints' Day incorporated some traditions of Samhain and the evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween.
Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats.
Today’s the day to eat candies and sweets to your heart’s content! Happy Halloween!

A bank economist cut Canada's housing forecast, expecting home sales to ↓~5% in 2026 as higher government bond yields keep fixed mortgage costs elevated.
Avg. Canadian home prices are projected to stay roughly flat in 2026, then edge up by <2% in 2027 rather than rebound sharply.
The revised outlook kept 5-yr Canada bond yields near the mid-3% range through Late-Q4, with a gradual decline expected across 2027 overall.
Ontario and British Columbia were expected to see sales improve in 2027, while Alberta was expected to lead Canadian price growth overall.
The modest recovery depended on bond yields starting to ease in Late-Q4, alongside the central bank holding policy steady through 2027 overall.

Through the first nine mo of 2026, Prince George recorded 656 single-family sales, with avg. price at $539.1K, showing steady activity in the local market.
Across all property types, 1,043 Prince George properties sold for $531.4M through the first nine mo, while 838 listings were available for purchase.
By area, the west side logged 178 sales at a $474.5K median, while east of the bypass saw 135 sales at $400K.
In the Hart, 151 single-detached homes sold at a $590K median price. College Heights and the southwest also reached a $590K median across 181 sales.
Inventory remained active with 838 properties on the market, giving buyers options while Prince George's pricing and sales pace highlighted continued momentum through Late-Q3.

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