As 2025 begins, buyer confidence is quietly returning to the Canadian real estate market. In this episode, we discuss what’s shifting beneath the surface, why experience matters more than ever in a tighter market, and how a little known CMHC program could change the conversation for couples navigating separation or divorce. We also break down recent CPI numbers and why more Canadians are suddenly asking about variable rates again. Is this the start of a meaningful reset in housing sentiment?

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

07:14 Divorce and Real Estate Solutions

16:07 Current Mortgage Trends and CPI Discussion

27:53 Mood Boosts

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