National Real Estate
State of the Real Estate Market: October 2021
Home sales in the Canadian real estate market rose by 9% month over month. October did not eclipse the 2020 record for sales but was still the second-highest month recorded by a sizeable margin. As demand heats up, inventory continues to shrink, creating seller’s markets across the country.
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BuyingA 7-Step First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide That’ll Make You Feel Like a Pro
There’s a first time for everything. But there is nothing quite like buying your first property. Buying a home is one of the largest purchases you will ever make. If you are ready to begin your homeownership journey, this 7-step First Time Home Buyers Guide can help start or finalize your process. -
BuyingPulse Check on Bidding Wars: On the Way Out or Heating Back Up?
Simply hovering around the real estate market in Canada in 2021 could cause third-degree burns. There were indications that bidding wars might be on the way out in June, and after new governmental reform and shifting market conditions, did bidding wars fizzle out or find new life? -
National Real EstateShould You Buy a Home in a Seller’s Market?
In the year since the pandemic halted the 2020 spring real estate market, record-breaking sales have pushed prices to soaring heights in many parts of the country, while inventory levels have dwindled. In seller’s markets like these, should you buy a home? Here’s what you need to consider. -
BuyingSold Over Asking: Why Real Estate Bidding Wars Could be on the Way Out
We’ve all heard the stories of homes selling for thousands over asking, but recent reports from some of Canada’s hottest markets suggest the tides may be turning. We’ll look at how real estate bidding wars contributed to the over-asking frenzy and the factors that could be ushering the trend out. -
Selling5 Tips Every First-Time Home Seller Needs
Putting your first home on the market is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming – you’ll likely wonder what you need to do first and how you’re going to get the ball rolling. Luckily, we have five tips to set you up for success when selling your first home. -
BuyingGTA First-Time Buyers: Should You Save Up for a Single-Family Home or Invest in a Condo Now?
A common question first-time home buyers ask themselves: Should I save up for a single-family home or invest in a condo now to break into the market sooner? Well, it’s helpful if you first understand down payment options, average prices, and affordability concerns when making the choice. -
At FairSquareIs FairSquare Group Realty a DIY Real Estate Company?
A misconception about FairSqaure Group Realty (FairSquare) is that we are a DIY real estate brokerage, or that we are FSBO (For Sale By Owner) to use real estate industry jargon. FairSquare is a real estate brokerage, much like other real estate brokerages. What sets us apart is our business model.
On December 1, 2021, Purplebricks rebranded to FairSquare Group Realty. Blog articles published before this date were created under the Purplebricks brand but remain the property of FairSquare Group Realty.
In January 2019, ComFree Commonsense Network Brokerage rebranded to Purplebricks.