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What to Actually Buy (or Skip) Before the Aug. 19 Tariffs Hit

  Pulished August 15, 2026 Four days out, the "stock up now" advice making the rounds is mostly aimed at exporters, not shoppers. Here's what genuinely moves the needle on your car, wine, and grocery bill — and what's just noise. At 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, a new round of U.S. tariffs is set to hit roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian exports — dairy, alcohol, and vehicles among them — unless Ottawa and Washington reach a deal first. As of this weekend, the signals are genuinely mixed. Canada's chief trade negotiator, Janice Charette, told a government advisory group Friday that there's still "a significant amount of work to do," with talks expected to run through the weekend. At the same time, industry executives following the negotiations told the Washington Post the two sides are inching closer to an arrangement that would pair Canadian concessions on autos, alcohol, and dairy with commitments on energy, defence, and critical minerals — in e...
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Luxury Real Estate Market Sees Significant Sales Surge in Q4

 

The luxury real estate market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experienced a remarkable sales surge in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a recent report by Re/Max Canada. Homes valued over $3 million saw a 40.5% year-over-year increase in sales, with 364 homes sold in the $3 million to $5 million range. This surge was primarily driven by the Bank of Canada's recent rate cuts, which sparked demand for high-end properties.

Sales of homes priced between $5 million and $7.5 million rose by 58.5%, while those between $7.5 million and $10 million climbed by 41.2%. The central bank's back-to-back 50 basis point cuts in October and December were cited as the primary catalysts behind this increased buyer enthusiasm.

Re/Max Canada President Christopher Alexander noted that the economic climate and pent-up demand contributed to this surge, setting the stage for a strong luxury market in 2025. The firm predicts a five percent increase in the national average residential price over the course of the year, as optimism about the housing market grows among Canadians.

This uptick in luxury home sales is expected to have a positive impact on the broader housing market, with increased activity anticipated in 2025.




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