After a two-year slump, the future's looking bright again for Canadian real estate. Economists expect positive growth in the national housing market in 2020, supported by low mortgage rates, a solid job market, and a rising population.   In fact, in a recent report, RBC Economics called 2019 a “turning point for Canada’s housing market.”1 To understand why&mdas...Read More

Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to their property before listing it to maximize their potential sales revenue.   Whatever your reasons are for taking on a home improvement project, it’s wise to consider how the mone...Read More

It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the dollar value of a home is trickier.   As a seller, knowing your home’s worth helps you price it correctly when you put it up for sale. If you price it too high, it may sit on the market. But price it too low and you may be losing out on a good ...Read More

What’s Ahead For Real Estate, Housing Prices, And Interest Rates in 2019?   As we begin another year, everyone wants to know: “Where is the housing market headed in 2019?”   The Canadian real estate market experienced a cooldown in 2018 following years of rapid growth. This left many homeowners and potential buyers feeling skittish. Fortunately, economists expect the m...Read More

It’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t try to buy or sell a home during the fall and winter months.   This is generally considered the “offseason” in real estate. Many sellers mistakenly believe that the cold weather will keep buyers away and that no one is looking over the holidays. Unfortunately, many real estate professionals perpetuate this myth by advising...Read More

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  If you’re a homebuyer with a down payment less than 20%, you’re now subject to Canada’s new mortgage rules. As a prospective purchaser, you probably want to know where you stand. Here’s a quick rundown… The biggest change you’ll face is the government’s new “stress test.” It forces insured borrowers to prove they can afford a pay...Read More

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  Maybe your dream home has the intricate details that you usually find only in older construction - wainscoting and crown molding in the interior, the front porch with a swing, an older tree shading the back yard, and the white picket fence.  Or maybe your dream home has all the conveniences of modern living - open floor plan in the living and dining spaces, large windows, connected, ...Read More

If you’re thinking of buying a particular home, you’re probably aware that you should get a qualified home inspector to examine it. In fact, most offers will include a condition that the property be inspected before the sale becomes final. A good home inspector will go over the property from top to bottom, inside and out. He or she will look for things like cracks in the foundation, o...Read More