January 2026 Real Estate Update

Here's to the New Year! January is the month when the real estate market slowly wakes up after the holiday season. While activity typically starts the year at a quieter pace, January provides valuable insight into buyer and seller behaviour and helps set expectations for the months ahead. It’s a great time to look at how the market is performing and what trends may be shaping the year to come.

As we wait for the business of the spring market to arrive, we can reflect on the January numbers.  This will allow us to prepare for what's to come with the current numbers.

January 2026 Real Estate Update:

January 2026 Market update

 

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How I Saved For My First Home

By Jocelin Barraball | April 6, 2026

How I Saved For My First HomeHow I saved for my first home! When I was around 20 years old, I had (and still do have) a wonderful person in my life who I can proudly call my mentor. One thing that she gently pushed me to do was set up my finances with a […]

“Hidden” Costs Of Buying a Home

By Jocelin Barraball | March 19, 2026

“Hidden” Costs Of Buying a Home‘Hidden’ Costs of buying a home. When you purchase a new home, you are mostly thinking about your new mortgage and the down payment money. While also worrying about getting your conditions fulfilled. What you haven’t had time to think of is other costs that might not be so obvious, […]

February 2026 Real Estate Update

By Jocelin Barraball | March 7, 2026

February 2026 Real Estate UpdateTime for your February 2026 Real Estate Update! As we move further into 2026, February offers a clearer picture of how the real estate market is shaping up for the year ahead. While the start of the year is often quieter due to winter weather and the post-holiday slowdown, February trends […]

Real Estate Terms Part One

By Jocelin Barraball | February 17, 2026

Real Estate Terms Part OneBuying or selling a home can feel overwhelming—especially when real estate conversations start sounding like a whole new language. From listings and offers to conditions and closing dates, industry terms get used quickly and often without much explanation. That’s why understanding the words is so important when navigating the real estate […]

January 2026 Real Estate Update

By Jocelin Barraball | February 3, 2026

January 2026 Real Estate UpdateJanuary 2026 Real Estate Update Here’s to the New Year! January is the month when the real estate market slowly wakes up after the holiday season. While activity typically starts the year at a quieter pace, January provides valuable insight into buyer and seller behaviour and helps set expectations for the […]

What’s The Difference Between The Deposit and Down Payment?

By Jocelin Barraball | January 14, 2026

What’s The Difference Between The Deposit and Down Payment?What’s The Difference Between The Deposit and Down Payment? If you are new to the home-buying world, you may have heard the terms deposit and down payment mentioned a time or two. But did you understand the difference? When I bought my first home, it took me […]

December 2025 Real Estate Update

By Jocelin Barraball | January 10, 2026

December 2025 Real Estate UpdateDecember 2025 Real Estate Update! Time for what I think are the most boring stats of the year! While the numbers may not be the most exciting to look at, they do tell an important story. These stats clearly show that people took time to slow down, celebrate the holidays, and […]

Finding The Right Neighbourhood

By Jocelin Barraball | September 23, 2025

Finding The Right Neighbourhood So, you’ve been thinking of making a move but are unsure what area would be best suited for your family. Finding the right neighbourhood for your family can pose a challenge, but I’m here to give you some ideas on how to make your choice. When considering a move, there are […]

Fall Blooms

By Jocelin Barraball | September 16, 2025

Fall BloomsFall blooms are a delightful reminder that the beauty of nature doesn’t end with summer. As the hot summer days wind down, there are still plenty of flowers to enjoy during the cooler months. Sunflowers may be wrapping up their season, but Mums are just getting started, and you can still enjoy the vibrant […]

Market Education – First Time Home Buyer

By Jocelin Barraball | September 12, 2024

Market Education – First Time Home BuyerDo you know someone who is a first time home buyer? I can help with Market Education. Your first home will NOT be perfect. But it WILL be the perfect first step with your long-term goals in home ownership. Think about the BEST location for your dollar. Keep it […]