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Three Key Trends CoStar Says Are Likely to Shape Canada’s Real Estate Market in 2026
ARLINGTON, Va., December 30, 2025--CoStar, the leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets, today released the three key trends that will likely shape Canada’s real estate market outlook in 2026.
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