October 7th, 2019
The moment you decide to put your home on the market, there is a seemingly endless amount of tasks to be taken care of. (Although we can personally attest that … [read more]
October 7th, 2019
If current home price trends continue, Canadians are going to be feeling wealthier in the coming years. And when Canadians feel wealthier, consumer spending tends to rise leading to better … [read more]
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October 6th, 2019
Condo living is wonderful for many reasons. Most places have a variety of amenities and luxury features like swimming pools and marble countertops. Some people find they love living in … [read more]
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October 4th, 2019
Every seller wants to make as much money as possible when they list their home on the market. But too often, they sabotage the sale by making easily avoidable mistakes … [read more]
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October 4th, 2019
Many investors today wonder if they should wait for the market to fall before investing in real estate, but is this the best investment strategy? In my opinion, waiting for … [read more]
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October 3rd, 2019
Everybody makes mistakes, and a failed attempt at real estate investing is no different – in fact, it is a fairly common occurrence. Unfortunately, a failed venture into the real … [read more]
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October 3rd, 2019
Housing affordability has long been a hot-button issue across Canada and will take centre stage in the upcoming October Federal Election as a top priority for voters. However, given the … [read more]
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September 30th, 2019
Vancouver has been ranked Canada’s #1 market for real estate investment in 2020, in the annual PwC Canada Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, released this week. In the “Markets … [read more]
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September 30th, 2019
It’s officially autumn! In preparation for the fall selling season, we reached out to three of the top real estate professionals in New York City to get their take on … [read more]
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September 26th, 2019
Housing costs continue to rise, squeezing renters and homeowners alike, but owning real property is one of the most important long-term investments a person can make. Unlike cars and other … [read more]
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September 25th, 2019
Rental affordability is a concern for many Canadians, particularly in the country’s major urban centres, but how do international rents stack up? A recent CBRE report provides some insights. The … [read more]
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September 23rd, 2019
When you become a homeowner, responsibilities drastically change from your renting days. For starters, you may now have a never-ending list of maintenance needs your landlord previously covered. These can … [read more]
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September 20th, 2019
The desire to be settled into a new home in time for the start of a new school year is one of the primary driving forces behind the annual real … [read more]
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September 19th, 2019
Being a landlord or real estate investor in Canada is paying off. At least it appears to be for the owners of purpose-built rental buildings. According to a new report … [read more]
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September 18th, 2019
Relocation for a job can help an individual advance quickly in their career as not all professionals are willing to do this. A great new position in an exciting city … [read more]
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September 18th, 2019
Market and economic uncertainty has proven to be a damper on real estate investor activity in Vancouver, according to data from CBRE. These factors have compounded the pressure from a … [read more]
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September 17th, 2019
Surging home sales in the key Canadian housing markets of Toronto and Vancouver aren’t stopping realtors throughout Canada from calling for looser mortgage stress testing. The same stress testing that … [read more]
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September 16th, 2019
Some people decide to pick real estate business because they want to make a lot of money. Others believe that this is one of the best options since you do … [read more]
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September 13th, 2019
The real estate industry is one of the most competitive in the services sector. Trying to carve out a name and brand for yourself in such an industry can, at … [read more]
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September 13th, 2019
The luxury real estate market is a completely different beast than any other. A savvy agent will find it an incredibly lucrative career, but this is only if they’ve lined … [read more]
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September 11th, 2019
Knowing what insurance to buy can be a challenge for condo owners, particularly first-timers who may be confused by what they need to insure and what the strata corporation’s policy … [read more]
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September 11th, 2019
A new survey by Economist Intelligence Unit has found that Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto are the best cities to live in throughout the continent, in no small part due to … [read more]
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