A Case for More 3-Bedroom Condos

Whatever happened to the 3-bedroom condo? This has become a mystery in the Canadian real estate sector and local housing markets across the country. Decades ago, it was more common to come across 3-bedroom units as the post-war construction boom facilitated the growth of new families. Fast-forward to the present. Finding 3-bedroom condos is like…

Canadian Real Estate Hot-Pockets Fuelled by Investors, Seasoned Buyers

Since the Bank of Canada (BoC) started raising interest rates in the spring of 2022 at a time of post-crisis sky-high home prices, first-time homebuyers have sat on the sidelines amid a housing affordability crisis. They have been waiting to dip their toes in the Canadian real estate market in this span. However, two groups…

Toronto Real Estate Prices Fall

Homebuyers in the Toronto real estate market experienced a modest cool-down on the pricing front during the heat of summer, according to recent data from the Toronto Region Real Estate Board (TRREB). In July, the Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark, which is considered a more comprehensive measurement, showed that Toronto real estate prices tumbled…

Migration Continues to Boost Demand in Calgary Condo Market

Interprovincial migration may have slowed from year-ago levels, however overall net migration to Alberta continues to climb, sparking demand in the province’s affordable real estate market, according to a new report from RE/MAX. The Calgary condo market saw sales increase modestly by almost three per cent in the first eight months of the year, with…

Sales Spike in Edmonton Condo Market, Affordability Draws Buyers

Buying activity in the Edmonton condo market experienced a significant boost in 2024, with year-to-date sales almost 37 per cent ahead of year-ago levels, according to a new report from RE/MAX. Affordability continues to be the catalyst for activity, with 3,351 units changing hands, up from 2,452 sales one year ago, making 2024 the best…

Ottawa Condo Market Sees Sales Stall Ahead of Likely Spring Thaw

Downsizing empty nesters, retirees and first-time homebuyers fuelled steady demand in the Ottawa condo market in 2024, but the number of condominium apartments and walk-ups sold between January and August fell short of year-ago levels, according to a new report by RE/MAX. The Ottawa Real Estate Board reported just over 1,400 condominium apartments changing hands…

Toronto Condo Market: Investor Activity Stalls, End Users Drive Demand

Demand in the Greater Toronto condo market has softened year-over-year, with sales off 2023 levels by eight per cent, according to a new report from RE/MAX. The 2024 Canada Condominium Report reveals that close to 16,800 condo apartments and townhomes changed hands between January and August 2024, down from 18,263 sales during the same period…

Renovation and Revitalization Sparks Price Growth on Vancouver and Toronto Homes

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Houses in Toronto and Vancouver See Reno-Induced Price Growth

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