Housing was front and centre in the federal government's Budget 2026. Ottawa is proposing changes to the foreign buyer ban, new mortgage insurance rules that could give buyers more options, and a big new investment in housing supply. Here's my plain English rundown of what was announced and what it could mean for you if you're buying, selling or investing here in Metro Vancouver.
Foreign buyer ban extended, but new homes exempt
The current foreign buyer ban is set to expire on January 1, 2027. The ...
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