Weekly Round-Up -- June 25, 2026

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Aidan Stride
June 25, 2026

Good morning! We hope everyone had a wonderful Father's Day weekend and had a chance to celebrate with family and loved ones.

This week, Ben Rabidoux returns to the podcast for a timely discussion on Canada's housing market and economy. Dave and Ben explore mortgage renewals, condo markets, consumer spending, rental trends and where housing prices may be headed in the years ahead.

If you're trying to make sense of today's real estate landscape, this is an episode you'll want to hear.

PODCAST
Ben Rabidoux (Returns): Canada’s Real Estate Outlook in 2026

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Our guest this episode is Ben Rabidoux — founder of North Cove Advisors and Edge Realty Analytics, and one of Canada's most closely followed housing and macroeconomic analysts. Ben's data-first research is relied on by institutional investors and real estate professionals across the country, and he returns to the show to break down where Canada's real estate market is headed in 2026.

In this episode, Dave and Ben dive into the state of the Canadian economy and what it means for housing. They unpack the disconnect between strong bank earnings and a weakening economy, the rising power of sales, and what corporate results from companies like Tim Hortons and Pizza Pizza reveal about the health of the consumer. Ben also explains why new rents may be poised for a trend reversal and what the latest data signals for the months ahead.

The conversation also explores the pressures facing real estate agents, whether a coming wave of baby boomer property sales could suppress prices, and early signs of life in the GTA condo market. Ben also weighs in on government tax changes and development fees, blanket appraisals in the condo market, and what next year's mortgage renewal environment could look like.

Whether you're a homeowner, an investor or simply trying to make sense of where Canadian real estate is heading, this episode is packed with data-driven insights you won't want to miss. Tune in now on our website, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all other podcasting platforms!

Ben’s Real Estate and Mortgage Intelligence Reports: http://www.edgeanalytics.ca/ 

THROWBACK THURSDAY
I’ll Do Almost Anything for a Friend. Almost.

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⏪Throwback Thursday: Confession time: Are there any favours you wouldn’t do, even for your closest friends?

“I love my friends but…”

A Parent’s Creative Approach to Financial Literacy

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RETIREMENT PLANNING
Should You Buy an Annuity in Retirement?

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Andrea Thompson explains why annuities can help retirees spend with more confidence.

RETIREMENT PLANNING
Why You Shouldn’t Pay Your Home Buyers’ Plan Back Early

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Happy Father’s Day!

REAL ESTATE
Where Are Canadian Housing Prices Headed?

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Ben Rabidoux explains where he thinks housing prices could be headed in Canada.

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