December 26th, 2018
Amid the growing popularity of the rental market as the top choice of those with an eye towards affordability, a clear majority of Canadians still see home ownership as the … [read more]
December 26th, 2018
Demand for new homes in the Lower Mainland began the year on a high note before petering out, but the decline has taken more time to unfold than it did … [read more]
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December 26th, 2018
With under a month left in the year, a picture of the Canadian housing market’s clear winners — and losers — is quickly emerging. Following the Canadian Real Estate Association … [read more]
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December 24th, 2018
When it comes to houses, bigger is not always better, especially if you’re an empty nester or you’re looking for a lifestyle change. If you’ve decided to downsize – for … [read more]
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December 24th, 2018
Just a month ago, industry experts seemed relatively pleased with the direction the Canadian housing market was heading in — home sales and prices were rising at a moderate clip, … [read more]
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December 24th, 2018
The Metro Vancouver housing market may look to many like it is heading for a major correction, but two separate brokerage forecasts, both published December 11, assert that this is … [read more]
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December 23rd, 2018
Building your home is a unique experience filled with stories you will never forget. There is also important information you need to remember if you build, even after you settle … [read more]
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December 23rd, 2018
Painting a room can be a quick, transformative update for new homeowners to accomplish. Say your clients recently purchased a home and now they need a little design inspiration to … [read more]
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December 23rd, 2018
According to the REMAX 2019 Housing Market Outlook, the country’s average sale prices will get a 1.7% boost, an indication that the balance has finally returned to Canada. The report … [read more]
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December 22nd, 2018
Lots of people hold onto far too much junk these days than they should and they’re making a big mistake. Not only do you probably not need all that old … [read more]
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December 22nd, 2018
“No wonder so many buyers fear that their ownership dream is slipping away in those markets.” “That certainly looks like it in Canada’s most expensive markets. Buyers in Vancouver, Toronto … [read more]
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December 22nd, 2018
A key measure of changes in Canadian home prices has posted a decline for November. The Teranet-National Bank National Home Price Index rarely posts a decline in November – it’s … [read more]
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December 22nd, 2018
Winter is coming, and you know what that means! Holiday cheer, festive gatherings and, unfortunately, higher utility bills. The colder season makes us all crank up the heat in our … [read more]
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December 21st, 2018
Instead of decorating your home for the holidays, why not buy a new one? While winter is part of the off-season in real estate, many buyers find that it’s the … [read more]
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December 21st, 2018
There are plenty of factors that should keep the Canadian housing market relatively cool in 2019. Stricter mortgage rules, rising interest rates, and high household debt levels are all expected … [read more]
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December 21st, 2018
In yet another sign that the Canadian housing market is cooling off in the final quarter of 2018, a national house price index dropped for the second month in a … [read more]
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December 20th, 2018
The holiday season is a busy one. Hanukkah, Christmas, parties, performances—and let’s not forget shopping!—consume us between the beginning of December and New Year’s. As a result, many homesellers believe … [read more]
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December 20th, 2018
Experts say that this December could see a lot more activity in the real estate markets than usual. Typically, December is the slowest month of the year when it comes … [read more]
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December 20th, 2018
Economists are rolling out their 2019 forecasts for the Canadian housing market, and one in particular doesn’t have high hopes for where the market is headed in the new year. … [read more]
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December 19th, 2018
When I told my mom I was about to put an offer in on my first house, she nudged me to go $5,000 lower. My real estate agent, though, was … [read more]
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December 19th, 2018
Canadians’ debt levels have started creeping upwards again, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time. While the country is infamous for its high levels of household debt, rising … [read more]
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December 19th, 2018
Expect ‘modest’ price increases when it comes to real estate in Canada next year. According to the RE/MAX 2019 Housing Market Outlook, the average sales price is expected to increase … [read more]
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