Canadian home sales fall in February, average price down 5.2% year-over-year
The Canadian Real Estate Association expects 2019 to be the weakest year since 2010 in terms of sales volumes. Continue reading
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9 in 10 seniors plan to stay in their homes while retired — that’s a problem for new homebuyers
With detached family homes few and far between in Canada’s major housing markets, these trends may leave new homebuyers in a lurch. Continue reading
From broom closet to detached home: What millennials can afford across Canada
A new report from Royal LePage shows the state of housing affordability for young buyers after the new mortgage stress-test rules. Continue reading
Rent in the city, own in small towns: Canada’s new real estate trend
Can’t afford to buy in the city you live in? Purchasing property in smaller towns is a way to get on the property ladder. Continue reading
American interest in Canadian real estate spikes as Donald Trump takes office
A new report from Royal LePage suggests many Americans who oppose incoming president Donald Trump continue showing a desire to purchase property in Canada. Continue reading
Reality check: Will a foreign buyers’ tax cool Canada’s hot housing markets?
Will a new tax on real estate purchases by foreigners in Metro Vancouver really address low vacancy rates and high real estate prices in the area? Continue reading