Real Estate Boom Propels Second Largest Montreal Budget Surplus Since 2012
Montreal finds itself in an enviable position, being one of the few places in the country experiencing a budget surplus and a hot real estate market. Though...
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What is Bridge Financing?
To every problem, there’s a solution. Bridge loans are stop-gap, short-term loans the enable home buyers who are also home sellers to cover the costs of this...
Consumer Price Index 1.9% March Increase Meets Economists’ Expectations
Stats Canada released its March Consumer Price Index report showing cost of living increases are impacting consumers in all major categories. Though the 1.9%...
National Sales Statistics Slightly up From February, and Yet at Lowest Point Since 2013
CREA released national sales statistics for March and the results were disappointing for the majority of the country
Foreign Investors Avoiding Vancouver and Heading for Toronto, for Now
CBRE Ltd. reported a significant drop in foreign investment in the Vancouver real estate market. This seems to be an isolated trend as the same report shows...
How to Pick Colour Combinations for Your Kitchen Remodel
Choosing a colour palette for your kitchen can be a surprisingly straightforward exercise when following a few helpful guidelines
Canadians Remain Optimistic About Home Ownership: RBC Home Ownership Poll
RBC released its Home Ownership Poll on Monday and it reveals much about how Canadians feel about the real estate market. Despite news to the contrary,...
TREB to Amend Calculation of “Days on Market”
TREB's new algorithm for calculating days on market (DOM) provides its members with more accurate information, as it now includes previous listings.
Fixer-Upper, Land, or Move-in Ready: Which Property Makes the Most Sense?
Here's an overview of the general pros and cons of buying a move-in ready home versus a fixer-upper versus a vacant piece of land
Mont Tremblant Is a Booming Second Home Community for Montrealers
With it's booming real estate market, Montrealers are cashing in and spending their profit on second homes. Nowhere is this trend more obvious then in the...
Best Cities for Cyclists in Canada
Most assume that west coast cities top the best cycling city lists, but it's actually an Ontario municipality that tops the list with a third of its residents...
Where to Buy a Townhouse in Greater Vancouver in 2019
We analyzed and ranked every neighbourhood to find the best and worst communities to buy a townhouse in the Greater Vancouver Area
Sold: Vancouver’s Bentall Centre in the Largest Commercial Real Estate Deal So Far This Year
Vancouver's Bentall Centre has just been sold and it could become the largest commercial real estate deal in the market for all of 2019
5 Housing Materials That Provide More Value for Less
Dive into a reno project and you'll quickly realize material selection makes a big difference to your budget. Here are tips for picking the right material for...
Transparency International: Loopholes Makes GTA Vulnerable to Real Estate Money Laundering
The latest report from Transparency International Canada exposes a number of loopholes that allow real estate money laundering practices to be used in the...
Best Time to Sell Your Greater Toronto Home
As soon as you decide to sell your home, you must make a laundry list of choices and one major decision is when to list your home for sale. Believe it or not,...
Federal Budget 2019: Will New Rules Help Millennial Homebuyers?
The Federal Budget will be delivered in Ottawa today and the hope is the new rules will be announced to allow first time home buyers to enter the real estate...
Where do Irish Canadians Live?
The Irish are everywhere! In Canada, people of Irish descent are in every province and territory but where you'll find the greatest number will certainly...
Where Irish Immigrants Live in Canada
Significant numbers of Irish live in many cities across Canada — and Toronto and Vancouver don't even crack the top 10! If you really want to increase your...
300 Main Propels Strong Economic Momentum in Downtown Winnipeg
Winnipeg's downtown core is now home to 300 Main. This innovative new live/work space is expected to continue to attract new businesses, especially in tech,...
Marital Tax Deductions, Property Rights and Other Tax Relief Options
For those interested in maximizing their tax savings, marriage can offer many benefits. Here's an overview of how to smooth out and minimize taxes owed, based...
Here’s Why the Pantry Is Making a Comeback
Pantries have become a popular design trend. They are convenient, provide additional storage, and are an ideal space to hide ugly clutter
Vancouver Headed Towards a Buyer’s Market Says REBGV’s February 2019 Report
Were not in a seller's market anymore! Anyone wanting to buy a home in Vancouver will be happy to know that all indicators point to a potential buyer's market...
