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Housing Market

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Economy CREA Interest Rates Real Estate Canada Home Depot Consumer Spending Inflation Retail

CA Aug 18, 2026

Canadian Housing Market Moves Toward Balanced Conditions as July Sales Drop 5.3%

The Canadian Real Estate Association reports national home sales dipped 5.3 percent in July compared to last year, with rising inventory levels in Ontario and British Columbia providing buyers with improved negotiating leverage.

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Home Depot Reports Cautious Consumer Spending as High Mortgage Rates Constrain Major Renovations

Economy

US Aug 18, 2026

Home Depot Reports Cautious Consumer Spending as High Mortgage Rates Constrain Major Renovations

The Home Depot reports quarterly financial results showing homeowners shifting toward smaller repair projects while delaying high-dollar kitchen and bath remodels due to sustained 7 percent mortgage interest rates.

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