December 5th, 2025
Canadians are anxious about the economic future, but a growing number still have a new home on their 2026 wishlist. According to Re/Max Canada’s 2026 Housing Market Outlook, 10% of … [read more]
December 4th, 2025
Buying a home during the final weeks of the year seems like a daunting task. You’re caught up in the whirlwind of the holiday season, your kids are home from … [read more]
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December 3rd, 2025
First-time homebuyers may not be rushing off the sidelines across some of Canada’s priciest housing markets, but their chances of purchasing a home are improving – slightly – as prices … [read more]
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December 2nd, 2025
Canada’s housing crisis is fundamentally an affordability problem, not a supply shortage. That’s the takeaway from Turner Drake & Partners’ new Residential Market Pressure Index, which offered a stark correction … [read more]
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November 17th, 2025
Recently, someone asked how to handle a home inspection renegotiation. It is a complex question, and I realized later I hadn’t answered it as fully as I would have liked. … [read more]
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November 10th, 2025
Many Canadians rely on their home as the cornerstone of their personal wealth, but as much as Millennials and Gen Z may want to start building equity, for many, the … [read more]
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November 7th, 2025
Not all home features are created equal: There are some that will majorly stand out to prospective buyers and others that may seem promising yet will ultimately fall by the … [read more]
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November 3rd, 2025
Real estate investing is a complex endeavour that demands both careful analysis and well-informed decision-making. While many investors rely heavily on their own research and financial models, the right real … [read more]
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October 24th, 2025
Are you thinking about buying a home but waiting until spring to start looking? You may be surprised to learn that purchasing in December – yes, even during the holidays … [read more]
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October 20th, 2025
Yulia Khlebnikova went shopping for her first home this past summer and found the Metro Vancouver market to be “pretty calm” and “not very active.” “We didn’t have many competitor … [read more]
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October 15th, 2025
It’s October. Interest rates dipped in September. Another drop is widely expected at the end of this month, and speculation is that we could even see a third before the … [read more]
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October 2nd, 2025
Homeownership in Canada isn’t one-size-fits-all. What you actually own depends on the type of ownership—whether it’s the land and building, just the structure, or only the interior of your unit. … [read more]
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October 1st, 2025
In today’s unpredictable real estate environment, investors find themselves navigating a landscape far different from the boom years of rapid appreciation. Rising interest rates, sluggish property values, and economic uncertainty … [read more]
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September 5th, 2025
More homebuying activity is expected after Labour Day in Metro Vancouver, where a heavily supplied condo market is putting pressure on sellers to trim their asking prices, says one Realtor. … [read more]
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August 19th, 2025
Canada’s housing market is set to rebound gradually after facing significant setbacks in the first half of 2025, according to a new forecast from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). … [read more]
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July 25th, 2025
If you’re shopping for a home right now, you’ve likely noticed more listings with price reductions. It’s a noticeable shift, and one that leaves many buyers wondering: Does a price … [read more]
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July 15th, 2025
While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers wanting to move up to a larger space face tough choices … [read more]
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July 14th, 2025
Buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions, and choosing the right real estate professional can make all the difference. A skilled real estate agent will … [read more]
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July 8th, 2025
Homeownership in Canada is now the most affordable it has been since 2022, according to a new report from Robert Hogue, assistant chief economist at RBC. The bank’s aggregate affordability … [read more]
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July 7th, 2025
Summer is one of the hottest seasons, literally and figuratively, for home sales. With longer days and buyers actively searching before fall, it’s the perfect time to shine. But in … [read more]
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June 30th, 2025
Buying a home is exciting, emotional and yes – a little intimidating, especially when you start thinking about finances. If you’re concerned about how much house you can actually afford, … [read more]
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June 23rd, 2025
Buying your first home in Canada marks a significant milestone, but the process can feel overwhelming. From saving for a down payment to understanding mortgage rates, you’ll need to prepare … [read more]
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