Dear Valued Subscriber

📌 In Today’s Newsletter:

• Current economic and policy conditions

• How trade tensions are shaping market behavior

• Regional opportunities and sector-specific strategies

• How our team at Manasseh Homes can help you navigate it all

📊 Current Economic Climate: Pressure Meets Opportunity

Tariffs on key Canadian exports—especially lumber and manufactured goods—have put pressure on construction costs and commercial investment. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada’s recent rate cut to 3% is providing some relief by lowering borrowing costs and stimulating domestic activity.

Key Market Impacts:

• Construction Costs: Lumber tariffs have driven an ~8% year-over-year increase in material expenses, slowing new builds—especially in Ontario and B.C.

• Investor Caution: Export-heavy provinces like Alberta are seeing cooler activity in industrial real estate due to supply chain disruptions.

• Urban vs. Rural Divide: Cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa remain resilient. Meanwhile, rural and manufacturing-driven regions face headwinds.

🏘️ Market Response to Trade Pressures

The industry is adapting fast. Here's how:

• Mixed-Use Developments on the Rise
  Developers and investors are leaning into residential-commercial hybrids to balance risk across sectors.

• Rental Demand is Surging
  National rental vacancy rates have dropped to 1.8%, the lowest in 15 years, as more would-be buyers sit tight amid economic uncertainty.

• Government Incentives Are Kicking In
  New federal rebates for energy-efficient upgrades are helping homeowners offset rising renovation and material costs.

📍 Regional Market Highlights

🔑 Strategic Advice for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors

For Buyers:

• Lock in fixed-rate mortgages now while interest rates are favorable.

• Explore tariff-resilient cities like Ottawa, where tech and public sector employment remain stable.

For Sellers:

• Highlight energy-efficient upgrades and improvements—federal rebates are a strong selling point.

• In markets with rising inventory (e.g., Atlantic Canada), price competitively and market aggressively.

For Investors:

• Diversify into multi-family residential units in growing cities like Calgary and Halifax.

• Watch for port-adjacent commercial spaces—logistics and warehousing may rebound faster than other sectors.

🤝 How Manasseh Homes Can Help You Stay Ahead

At Manasseh Homes, we understand how global and national shifts impact your local real estate decisions. We provide:

• Custom neighborhood analysis based on trade and policy exposure

• Renovation ROI assessments factoring in tariff-inflated construction costs

• Smart portfolio diversification strategies for risk-managed growth

Whether you’re actively looking or simply planning your next move, we’re here to help you navigate what’s next—confidently and strategically.

👉 Book your strategy session today at cal.com/manassehhomes

See you next week