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GTA & Vancouver Home Sales Fell Again in August — What RBC's "Recovery" Call Actually Means for You

  September 6, 2026  •  Canadian Money Brief Fresh numbers out this week from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) confirm what a lot of GTA and Metro Vancouver households already feel in their bones: the country's two biggest, most expensive housing markets are still shrinking on paper, even as the Bank of Canada holds rates and the trade war eats into everyone's confidence. At the same time, RBC Economics dropped a report calling this a market that's "finally taking steps" toward recovery. Those two things sound contradictory. They're not — but the gap between them is exactly where you need to be paying attention, whether you're a first-time buyer, a seller sitting on a listing, or a landlord watching your renewal math. What It Means for You: Prices are still down year-over-year in both cities, but the underlying supply picture — fewer new listings, tighter inventory — is the thing actually shifting. That...
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Greece’s Rental Squeeze Casts a Shadow on Its Comeback

                                Residential buildings in the city of Athens, Greece, February 9, 2026. 


Greece’s strong economic rebound is running into a stubborn obstacle: rapidly rising rents that are stretching household budgets to the breaking point. Even as growth outperforms much of Europe and tourism brings in record revenue, many residents are finding it harder than ever to secure affordable housing.

A limited supply of available apartments—especially in Athens and other major cities—has pushed competition to new heights. Families, young professionals, and low‑income renters are all feeling the pressure as monthly costs climb faster than wages. For some, rent now absorbs the majority of their income, forcing cutbacks on essentials or prompting moves back in with relatives.

This housing strain is beginning to clash with the country’s broader economic momentum. When people spend disproportionately on rent, they have less to contribute to the consumer spending that fuels growth. The mismatch between economic optimism and everyday affordability is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Greece’s recovery remains impressive, but unless the housing crunch eases, it risks slowing the very progress the country has worked so hard to achieve.


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