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Housing Market Outlook 2026: Prices Stabilizing, Demand Still Weak

  If you've been watching the Canadian housing market and waiting for a clear signal — up, down, or sideways — welcome to 2026, where the answer is stubbornly "sideways." Prices have stopped falling in most regions, but they're not exactly rallying either. Meanwhile, the buyers who were supposed to flood back after rate cuts? Still sitting on the fence. Here's what the data says and what it means for your wallet. 📊 Quick Stats — April 2026 National average home price: $695,412 (+2.2% year-over-year) National benchmark price (MLS HPI): $666,400 (-4.2% year-over-year) Months of inventory: 5.2 (balanced territory) GTA average price: $1,051,969 (-4.9% year-over-year) Bank of Canada policy rate: 2.25% (held steady) 📉 Why Are Prices "Stabilizing" But Not Recovering? Canada's housing market entered 2026 caught between two opposing forces. On one side, the Bank of Canada cut its policy rate from a peak of 5.0% all the way down to 2.25%, which should ...
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Israel Investigates Possible Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

 

The Israeli military is currently investigating whether Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed during recent operations in Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that three militants were eliminated, but their identities have yet to be confirmed.

Sinwar, considered a key figure in Hamas, has been a significant target for Israeli forces. The IDF’s statement indicated that the possibility of Sinwar being among the deceased is being thoroughly checked, although no definitive identification has been made at this stage.

This development comes amid ongoing tensions and conflict in the region, with both sides experiencing significant casualties. The potential death of Sinwar could have substantial implications for the dynamics of the conflict and the leadership structure within Hamas.

The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected as the IDF continues its verification process.


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