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January 29, 2026 | Frozen Housing Markets Hurting Jobs and Economic Activity

Danielle Park

Portfolio Manager and President of Venable Park Investment Counsel (www.venablepark.com) Ms Park is a financial analyst, attorney, finance author and regular guest on North American media. She is also the author of the best-selling myth-busting book "Juggling Dynamite: An insider's wisdom on money management, markets and wealth that lasts," and a popular daily financial blog: www.jugglingdynamite.com

Housing mean reversion is hurting jobs and economic activity.

A building industry association says 100-thousand jobs in construction and related sectors are at risk. As Alan Carter reports, the housing downturn could erase $20 billion for Ontario’s economy. Here is a direct video link. 

Home markets are floundering in many US cities, too.

The US National Association of Realtors just reported the worst pending sales figure for December history, down 9.3% month over month and 30% from pre-pandemic norms. We could be on the precipice of a massive shift in the housing market in 2026 and if you’re a buyer or investor now is the time get prepared. Here is a direct video link.  

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January 29th, 2026

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