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Bank of Canada March 2026 Rate Decision: What a Third Consecutive Hold Means for Vancouver Mortgages

The Bank of Canada is almost certainly holding at 2.25% again on March 18. After seven cuts and now three straight pauses, here's what the rate plateau means for Vancouver mortgage rates, buying power, and your next move.

Greyden Douglas - March 2, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: What Two Consecutive Rate Pauses Mean for Vancouver Housing

After seven cuts brought the overnight rate from 5.0% to 2.25%, the Bank of Canada has hit pause twice in a row. Here's what the rate hold means for Vancouver buyers, sellers, and the presale market heading into spring 2026.

Greyden Douglas - February 22, 2026

How Interest Rates Are Reshaping Vancouver Real Estate in 2026

After the Bank of Canada's rate-cutting cycle, Vancouver's market is adjusting. Here's what current rates mean for your buying power, monthly payments, and the best strategy going forward.

Greyden Douglas - February 15, 2026