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BC Housing Market 2026 Outlook: Opportunities for Homeowners with Consumer Debt

BC's housing market is showing renewed momentum heading into 2026, and for homeowners carrying significant consumer debt, rising equity values may be opening a window worth paying attention to.

Jan 30, 2026
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Bank of Canada January 2026 Rate Decision: What Lower Rates Mean for Debt Consolidation

The Bank of Canada's January 2026 rate decision is shifting the financial landscape for Canadian homeowners — and for the millions carrying significant consumer debt, the timing could be significant.

Jan 23, 2026
Market UpdateAB5 min read

Calgary Real Estate November 2025: Why Local Homeowners Are Sitting on Record Equity

Calgary homeowners have watched their property values surge over the past several years, and in November 2025, many are sitting on more home equity than ever before — equity that could play a significant role in managing growing household debt.

Nov 20, 2025
Market Update5 min read

Fall 2025 Housing Market: Alberta vs British Columbia — Where Homeowners Have the Most Equity

As Canada's housing market heads into fall 2025, Alberta and British Columbia continue to dominate home equity conversations — but for very different reasons. Here's what homeowners in both provinces need to know about their equity position and what it could mean for managing rising household debt.

Oct 9, 2025
Market Update5 min read

Bank of Canada September 2025 Rate Decision: What It Means for Your Mortgage and Debt Consolidation

The Bank of Canada's September 2025 rate decision is sending ripples through the mortgage market — and for Canadian homeowners carrying a median debt load of $106,000, the timing could matter more than ever.

Sep 4, 2025
Market UpdateAB5 min read

Alberta Real Estate Mid-Year 2025: Calgary and Edmonton Homeowners See Record Equity

Alberta's real estate market continues to outperform expectations heading into the second half of 2025, with Calgary and Edmonton homeowners sitting on record levels of home equity — and many are quietly using it to tackle growing consumer debt loads.

Jul 24, 2025
Market UpdateBC5 min read

BC Housing Market Summer 2025: What Rising Equity Means for Debt-Burdened Homeowners

BC home values have held remarkably firm heading into summer 2025, and for the province's debt-burdened homeowners, that resilience translates into something quietly powerful: substantial equity that could be put to work.

Jul 10, 2025
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Bank of Canada June 2025 Rate Decision: What It Means for Canadian Homeowners with Consumer Debt

The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate steady at 2.75% on June 4, 2025 — but for the millions of Canadian homeowners carrying a median consumer debt load of $106,000, the real story is what comes next and whether now is the time to act.

Jun 5, 2025