Canadian real estate market sees higher share of condos in 2021, in wake of rising detached housing values; affordability shifts demand for condominiums into high gear in 2021. Staggering gains in detached housing values have sent condominium sales soaring throughout the first eight months of 2021 in major Canadian real Read more…
RE/MAX agents share time-tested tips and tricks for buyers to stay motivated during their real estate journeys amid a fickle seller’s market. In many U.S. locales, the housing market is roaring. It’s great news for sellers, but perhaps less-welcomed news for buyers, who may be feeling the ups and downs Read more…
Canadian housing market expected to remain strong this fall, despite Delta variant, say RE/MAX brokers and realtors Young families driving demand for single-detached homes in cities across the country Canadian housing market prices are anticipated to increase by 5% in the remaining months of 2021, according to RE/MAX brokers and Read more…
Three experts share their tips for turning a home back into a peaceful retreat and calm hub of relaxation. “When returning home after a busy day, you really need to be in a space where you can center your mind and release stress,” says Melissa Carrington, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Elite Read more…
Homeowners who resisted the urge to renovate during the first 18 months of the pandemic may find now is their chance, as lumber prices that soared to dizzying heights in the spring have crashed back down to earth. At family-run Peacock Lumber in Oshawa, Ont., owner Glen Peacock said retail Read more…
In recent months, the consensus has been that the Canadian real estate market may have reached its peak. Some markets continue to enjoy record-breaking gains. Still, the broad-based trends spotlight a crucial development: the sector may be returning to some semblance of normalcy during these uncertain times. Will this finally give young Canadians hope Read more…
It should come as no surprise that affordability in the Canadian housing market has become a key issue in the upcoming federal election. According to a recent RE/MAX report, 42 per cent of Canadians said the high cost of housing was preventing them from entering the housing market, and 48 per cent shared Read more…
Maintaining a property requires a certain amount of care. Without it, the structure may sustain damage, even if the exterior looks like it is in good general condition. There are many reasons that homeowners may have a second property. Many people deliberately choose to make the purchase, for use as Read more…
Work on the first new Whitehorse elementary school in more than two decades continues to move forward. The Government of Yukon has awarded a $42.8 million design-build contract to Whitehorse-based Ketza Construction Corporation for the new school in Whistle Bend, to be located at the corner of Olive May Way Read more…
When it comes to navigating an overwhelming, complicated or unpredictable housing market (hello, 2021!), hiring a RE/MAX real estate agent is a good first step. Here’s why. No one ever said real estate was easy. In fact, especially since March 2020, most homebuyers and sellers have probably muttered a much different sentiment Read more…