The Homeowner

Fall 2026

Canada’s spring housing market slow to bloom in 2026

Canada’s spring housing market gained traction in May and built momentum through June, shaking off a slow start caused by a drawn-out winter and cautious consumer sentiment.





The Zero-Waste Home: Small Swaps That Make a Big Difference


A lower-waste home is built through everyday choices, not an overnight overhaul.

 

The idea of creating a zero-waste home can sound ambitious, especially when most of what we buy arrives wrapped, bottled or boxed. But lasting change begins with noticing what moves through your home most often.


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Reclaim Your “Wasted” Spaces

The most useful room in your home may be hiding in a space you’ve stopped noticing.

Every home has an area that seems to collect dust, baskets or good intentions. The awkward landing. The space beneath the stairs. The corner beside a fireplace that’s too narrow for furniture but too visible to ignore.


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Is Your Home Ready for More Than One Generation?

A flexible home can support changing family needs before it becomes urgent.

 

A home designed for one stage of life may eventually need to support several at once. An aging parent may need a place to stay. An adult child may move home while saving for their next step. A blended family may need more privacy, or a frequent guest may become a longer-term part of daily life.


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Royal LePage® Shelter Foundation™ publishes 2025 Impact Report

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is delighted to announce the publication of its 2025 Impact Report

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