The past few months have been a whirlwind of emotions for many people. As we all wrap our minds around the current situation, there’s no doubt that coronavirus has dramatically affected the way we live and how our society operates.…

Ontario real estate activity has seen an uptick in recent weeks, as consumers and the industry adopt a “new normal,” which includes strict social distancing and the use of personal protective equipment – if you can get your hands on…

Alberta’s oil and gas sector has been dealing with the repercussions of plummeting oil prices, having deep impacts on the province’s economy, and real estate markets. For this reason, the timing of the COVID-19 public health crisis has been less…

It’s been a challenging time for many Canadians, as we work together to beat the coronavirus pandemic in our communities. Remember: we’re all in this together! While health and safety parameters such as social distancing have affected the economy, real…

We live in serious times. For those of you who know me or follow my e-newsletters I’m usually light-hearted, however people’s physical and financial lives are being seriously affected. COVID-19 is no joke. During unprecedented times like these, people look…

As Canada starts to experience a flattening of the COVID-19 curve, we’ve already seen businesses start to reopen their doors and life resume to some semblance of normalcy. Here in Ontario, retail outlets offering curb-side pick-up, hardware stores, garden centres…

The City of Calgary has been weathering its own storm, long before the COVID-19 public health crisis roared into the spotlight. The city is heavily reliant upon the energy sector, and as a result, the local economy has been suffering…

It seemed like just a few months ago Toronto real estate was roaring, with year-over-year price increases and an active spring home-buying market. Yet, as the seasons change, the course of our lives follows suit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

With many markets across the country heading into 2020 with gusto, the COVID-19-pandemic has had an abrupt cooling effect upon real estate Canada-wide. Sales volume, listings, and demand are all showing obvious month-over-month dips; impacts of precautionary social distancing measures,…