How the right valuation decision can help lenders mitigate risk
Intelligent valuation routing helps mortgage lenders mitigate risk, prevent fraud, improve efficiency and strengthen regulatory compliance.
Steady 3% decline in Canadian home prices masks sharper drops in tariff-exposed markets
The start of the fall real estate market arrived quietly in Canada this year, with the RPS House Price Index declining 3% on a year-over-year basis.
Falling new condo values reshape risks for Canadian lenders in some markets
Values of new and resale condos are converging in key regional markets, although Alberta’s multi-family class has emerged as an outlier.
Canadian housing market recovery put on hold in August
Similar to preceding months, the RPS House Price Index fell 3% year-over-year in August, indicating that the market is not yet ready for a rebound.
How the RPS House Price Tracker helps brokers manage client expectations and start conversations
The RPS House Price Tracker — available to any broker with an RPS Broker Portal Account — is an in-depth tool that generates estimated value ranges for millions of properties across Canada.
Canadian home prices slip 3% in July as tariff-exposed markets are hit harder
The RPS House Price Index decreased by 3% on an annual basis this July, in line with the depreciation observed in recent months and partly a byproduct of economic headwinds and weaker homebuyer sentiment.
A broker’s guide to AVMs, desktop, drive-by and full appraisals
Learn how lenders choose between AVMs, desktop, drive-by and full appraisals, and how brokers can explain the appraisal process to clients.
Housing market stalls as mortgage rates firm
The balance of supply and demand in the Canadian housing market has shifted significantly since the post-pandemic price boom, according to Moody's Analytics.
With lingering economic uncertainty, Canadian home prices down 3% in June
Canadian home prices dropped by 3% on a year-over-year basis in June, though a handful of major markets experienced significant price appreciation.
RPS launches track my order to improve appraisal turnaround times
RPS's new innovative tracking feature helps brokers and lenders see where an appraisal order stands, identify potential roadblocks earlier, and keep files moving with less back-and-forth.
How brokers can keep appraisals moving and protect financing timelines
Practical steps brokers can take to reduce appraisal delays, manage client expectations, and keep financing timelines on track.
Canadian home prices drop 4% to cap off the spring market
National home prices declined 4% year-over-year in May 2026, as several previously frothy markets returned to balance.