Much like the broader economy, real estate's mostly drifting, looking for directional inspiration. June CREA data confirms the market is stuck in an arm wrestle between positive and negative forces. We'll dissect those details shortly, but first, here were the highlights:

Fresh inflation prints just landed on both sides of the border, and judging by the data, tariff-flation is a thing. It's not a five-alarm fire—yet—but it’s enough to keep central bankers frozen like they’re watching a teleprompter glitch. As mortgage pros, we have to

The CRA has shared highlights from its industry consultation on the government's new Income Verification Tool. It promises to use the broker and lender feedback it received to "inform" its design of the tool, citing two stats as reasons to complete this project: 1. Mortgage Professionals

There are surprises, and then there are data releases that slap economists harder than a red wine hangover. This was the latter.