National Real Estate
State of the Real Estate Market: October 2022
Real estate sales across Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta declined in October. York Region again had the highest average selling price ($1,258,610) while Winnipeg had the most affordable average price for a detached home ($377,165) and condo ($260,898).
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SellingHow Far Has the Market Fallen, Really? A Pre-Pandemic Price Comparison
It may sometimes feel like the sky is falling along with housing prices, and you worry that you are losing money by the minute, but if we eliminate the pandemic hump in the price curve, how far have prices really fallen? Let’s find out. -
Buying2023 Forecast: the 5 Best Ontario Cities to Buy a Rental Property
Ever since The Wealthy Barber told us to buy two houses - one to live in and one to rent out - it’s become the Canadian retirement dream. Here are our top 5 cities to buy rental properties in Ontario for 2023. -
BuyingBreaking Into the Market: Co-Buying with Family or Friends is a Growing Trend
Co-Buying is a growing trend with more support from financial institutions and the government. Especially for first-time buyers, buying a home with family or friends can make all the difference in affordability and building equity. -
BuyingWith Mortgage Rates Increasing and Prices Falling, Is Now the Right Time to Buy?
Ontario was a red-hot seller’s market for much of the pandemic, but now we are seeing buyer’s market conditions are the dominant market type. Buyers face less competition in today’s market but will experience more challenges with financing. -
Selling5 Reasons to Sell Your Home Over the Holidays
Why not take advantage of your holiday cleaning, holiday décor, and holiday vibes to list your home before the holidays instead of after? Here are some good reasons not to wait. -
BuyingMost Affordable Cities in Ontario for First-Time Home Buyers in 2022
Where are the most affordable homes in Ontario? Using the affordability index, let’s look at the data across the province to help first-time home buyers plan an affordable purchase. -
National Real EstateCan Blockchain Technology Aid Real Estate Transactions in Canada?
In an industry that continues to deal with fraud, blockchain technology can help through the implementation of smart contracts, creating a more comprehensive system for real estate data storage, and creating more opportunities for fractional housing investment in Canada. -
Home ImprovementThe Many Benefits of Municipal Tree Programs
Trees aren’t just beautiful, they provide a range of environmental, ecological, social, cultural, and economic benefits, to say nothing of the boon to our physical and mental health. It’s no secret that trees have an impact on real estate values too.
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