April 29th, 2016
Buy or rent? According to a Bank of Montreal (BMO) report published this week, the answer is rent for most Canadian Millennials. While 60 per cent of those surveyed said … [read more]
April 28th, 2016
Everyone is interested in what the millennial generation is thinking because millennials make up the largest demographic. It’s estimated that there are approximately 80 million of this generation, aged (loosely) … [read more]
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April 28th, 2016
Spring season tends to be the most active time for real estate markets across the country, and it’s also the period when a number of new trends begin to emerge. … [read more]
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April 27th, 2016
First impressions matter when you’re trying to sell your home, so you need to make sure your showings start off on the right foot. Here are nine things that homeowners … [read more]
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April 27th, 2016
Every investor is interested in markets that give the most bang for their hard-earned buck, and our expert readers have honed in on that very spot. We asked our readers … [read more]
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April 26th, 2016
Northstar Moving Company shares the ultimate list of questions to ask before hiring a home inspector. Buying a home is a huge financial and emotional commitment, we know that. Most … [read more]
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April 25th, 2016
Americans ranked real estate as the best long-term investment, even over stocks and gold, according to a recent Gallup Poll of about 1,000 US adults. Real estate has been the … [read more]
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April 25th, 2016
To sell your house fast, it is best to use shortcuts that your competition may overlook. This will move your home to the top of the list of attractive properties … [read more]
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April 25th, 2016
Millennials—defined as those between the ages of 20 and 34—are not abandoning Vancouver in droves due to the high cost of housing, according to the British Columbia Real Estate Association … [read more]
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April 22nd, 2016
A prospective homebuyer reviews the property, and after taking a tour of the place, they decide to submit an offer. It’s only a matter of time before the property inspection … [read more]
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April 22nd, 2016
Whether it’s the warmer weather, the pending summer break from school, or simply a seasonal mental shift, spring is hot for real estate. (In some markets, the spring home sales … [read more]
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April 21st, 2016
According to Jonathan and Drew Scott, stars of the HGTV show “Property Brothers,” you’ll want to be careful how you renovate or remodel your home. “Just as there are features … [read more]
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April 21st, 2016
There are a lot of numbers that get thrown back and forth when buying a home and trying to keep track of all of them can be overwhelming. If you’re … [read more]
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April 21st, 2016
A new poll commissioned by Re/Max suggests a majority of Canadians nearing retirement are thinking about selling their home so they can get access to the equity. The poll conducted … [read more]
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April 20th, 2016
Fear of missing out, or FOMO, is motivating homebuyers in Canada’s hottest markets, a new survey suggests. Some 19% of Toronto and Vancouver homeowners say that FOMO played a part … [read more]
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April 20th, 2016
Transit-oriented turnover To everything there is a season, and according to a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) study of the Vancouver market, the top three reasons why tenants move … [read more]
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April 19th, 2016
These are the markets investors may want to target, if current trends continue. Canadian home sales set a record in March, due in part to a number of hot markets … [read more]
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April 18th, 2016
With only a few almost-affordable homes remaining in the high-demand markets of Vancouver and Toronto, a millennial would-be buyer might be tempted to finally participate in the competitive housing market—but … [read more]
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April 18th, 2016
You’ve lived in your home for several years, but now you’re planning a move to a place that better fits your lifestyle. Time to sell your current property, but for … [read more]
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April 17th, 2016
It’s human nature to question big decisions. Here are 3 tips to avoiding home buyer’s remorse. My fiancé and I recently purchased our first home–a monumental milestone in the journey … [read more]
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April 16th, 2016
Investing in rental property has long been a popular option for people who want to diversify their investments beyond stocks and mutual funds. But, unlike those more mainstream investments, rental … [read more]
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April 15th, 2016
Searching for a home can be similar to searching for true love. You may meet many prospects before you find the one. And sometimes, you may long for a prospect … [read more]
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