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Inflation Picks up at End of 2025, Higher Than Expectations

Economic data appears to be affirming that an interest rate is not coming for a few months as the Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation measure heated up despite a winter freeze, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.4% in December, putting annual inflation…

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Opendoor Positive on Achieving Goals Despite Mixed Earnings Report

Through the challenges the iBuyer has endured, Opendoor remains positive in the face of it all. After announcing a big reboot in Q3, the company shared a happy sentiment of goal achievement in its recent Q4 and 2025 full year earnings report and investor call, despite its actual earnings having some mixed results. Back during…

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Mixed Financial Results for REMAX as Exec Addresses Private Listing Stance, AI Investment

RE/MAX Holdings, parent company of REMAX, on Feb. 19 announced mixed financial results for Q4 and year ended December 31, 2025, with revenue falling 1.8% year-over-year to $71.1 million. Despite the revenue dip and a 4.6% decline in U.S./Canada agent count, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.30 beat analyst estimates of $0.28. The company…

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New-Home Sales Bloom in Winter as Buyers Sniff Out Affordability

New-home sales picked up sharply in November and December, according to the latest release from the U.S. Census Bureau, in a somewhat surprising—and welcome—indicator that housing demand remains persistent against macro uncertainty. New-home sales were up 12.3% year-over-year in November and jumped 3.8% in December during what is normally a slower time for transactions. Single-family…

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs, Including Those on Key Construction Imports

The first year of the Trump administration saw much back and forth as the President put in place various tariffs on U.S. imports, including goods imported from historical trading partners such as Canada and Mexico. Most of these tariffs have now been struck down—the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that Trump does not…

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The 42nd Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival

Do you have plans from February 22 to March 1? If not, here's a treat if you're a wine lover!

With all the various events happening this love month, it’s a shame if you can’t attend one! You know how much I love wine! So, why not go out and join in on one of Canada’s oldest events of its kind in the world.

2020 marks the 42nd year of the Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival. Can you believe it? The wine selection is fantastic and the participants have been carefully chosen. With over 775+ wines available for sampling, you won’t go out empty-handed! Get to understand different cultures by the flavour of their wine. Move from one country/region simply by moving from one tasting room to another.

Oh and if you don't have a date for Valentine’s Day, this may be a chance to meet someone special over a glass of wine! Don’t wait any longer! Visit www.VanWineFest.ca and grab a ticket.

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