National Real Estate
State of the Real Estate Market: December 2021
For the regions featured in this report, home sales fell 1% on average year over year and 29% month over month. Like November 2021, home prices continued to increase year over year, rising an average of 20% in December. Seller’s markets continue to dominate in Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba.
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National Real Estate2022 Canadian Real Estate Market Outlook
History is usually a trustworthy barometer. However, past years have included many unprecedented events which make predictions even tricker. The main question is: will the wave of Canadian real estate continue or crash in 2022? -
SellingShould You Wait Until Spring to Sell Your Home This Year?
There are several reasons why a winter sale can work in your favour. This winter, with strong selling conditions in many of the country’s major markets, the question isn’t should you wait until spring to sell your home, but rather, why wait? -
DécorOur 2022 Interior Design Forecast: 6 Trends to Watch
You may also be wondering how to prepare your home after your New Year's resolutions. If you’re keen to find out what interior design trends will look like for the coming year, we’ve got you covered! Here are 6 trends to watch in 2022. -
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. -
Selling5 Tips to Set Yourself Up for Winter Selling Success
Winter can be one of the trickier seasons to sell a home – the market is typically a little slower, curb appeal isn’t at its best, and you don’t get to flaunt your stellar backyard as a selling feature. But there are also some perks – fewer houses for sale can mean less competition. Read on for more -
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. -
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. -
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.