The Bank of Canada, this morning, released its January Monetary Policy Report (MPR), showing they expect to keep overnight interest rates at its “effective lower bound” of 0.25% until 2023 (see chart below). To reinforce this commitment and keep interest rates low across the yield curve, the Bank will continue Read more…
Motivated by low interest rates, last year people across the Canada were on the move to wherever their telecommuting hearts desired. But will the trends continue in 2021? Those looking to buy or sell a home in early 2021 might want to keep in mind the three “I’s”: Interest rates, Read more…
RE/MAX earned praise and recognition from Forbes, REAL Trends, Entrepreneur Magazine, HousingWire and more. We can all agree that 2020 was like one big FSBO deal: The year started out strong and then everything turned on a dime. Despite the pitfalls and uncertainties, RE/MAX agents powered through – many having Read more…
How would you like a mortgage with an interest rate of less than one per cent? That’s what HSBC, Canada’s seventh-largest bank by assets, is now advertising. The lender’s website now shows it is offering a new five-year variable mortgage rate of a mind-boggling low 0.99 per cent. It is a first in Canadian history in Read more…
Use Things Around Your Home as Your “Home Gym”. As home once again becomes the center of our activity, health officials remind us to stay active, and continue to enjoy the outdoors even as the weather shifts. Regular exercise or activity can have a major impact on mental and emotional Read more…
As the weather starts to cool down, you’ll need to start to think about your fall yard maintenance. We’ve created this important checklist to guide you through. Clean out the garden beds.It’s a clever idea to clean out your garden beds in preparation for the winter. Rake out any debris, Read more…
Construction boom in Whistle Bend is akin to ‘building the Alaska highway’ says Whitehorse mayor CBC News · Posted: Nov 26, 2020 5:11 PM CT | Last Updated: November 27 Development in Whistle Bend is moving full steam ahead as the Yukon government and City of Whitehorse are pledging the “the largest ever lottery Read more…
As the weather starts to cool down, you’ll need to start to think about your fall yard maintenance. We’ve created this important checklist to guide you through. Clean out the garden beds. It’s a good idea to clean out your garden beds in preparation for the winter. Rake out any Read more…
For the 12th straight year, RE/MAX ranks as the No. 1 real estate franchise brand in the annual Franchise Times Top 200 list, based on global sales. The honor reinforces the enduring quality behind the RE/MAX brand name. Coming in at No. 16, RE/MAX joins household names such as McDonald’s, 7-Eleven and Read more…
Scientists say that the air inside our homes can be several times more polluted than the air outdoors. Through their natural process of respiration, houseplants filter out toxins while increasing oxygen levels and moisture, leaving the air cleaner and healthier to breathe. In the summer, you can tend to your Read more…