Gerry’s Blog
Living in an apartment, condo, or townhouse comes with many benefits. However, hosting parties in smaller spaces can be challenging. The good news? You don’t need a backyard or lots of space to host a great gathering. We have some simple tips and creative ideas to help you work around limited space and throw a…
When you’re buying or selling a home in Canada, one of the biggest questions that comes up is: who actually pays the real estate agent’s commission? The short answer is usually the seller, but like most things in real estate, the full story is a bit more complicated. Commission rates, who pays them, and how…
Knowing how to calculate square feet is one of those surprisingly useful skills that come in handy more often than you might expect. If you’re shopping for new flooring, planning a renovation project, or trying to make sense of a real estate listing, square footage calculations are part of making informed decisions about your space….
Canada Day is a celebration Canadians look forward to every year. It is a day to come together with loved ones, connect with your community, and enjoy the summer sun while soaking up national pride. Whether you’re firing up the grill, catching fireworks, or hanging out with friends, Canada Day is about enjoyment and creating…
Summer cottage season is in full swing and there’s nothing quite like sharing Canada’s majestic landscape with your furry friend (because they make everything better, right?). Buying, renting, or prepping your cottage for the season can be a lot of work, and sometimes even just getting there is half the battle. That’s why REMAX and…
Concerns surrounding a tax on Canadians’ home equity are back in the news. During Canada’s 2025 election campaign, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre warned voters that Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal government would eventually tap into homeowners’ equity to fund their aggressive spending plans. Poilievre, whose party will serve as the Official Opposition, pointed…
Do prices need to fall to curtail Canada’s housing affordability crisis? Not quite, says the federal government’s new housing minister. Speaking to reporters ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet meeting on May 14, new Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the objective is to bolster supply rather than lower home prices. “I think that we…
Solid economic fundamentals continued to underpin the Ottawa commercial real estate market, despite renewed concerns of a possible recession given current trade tensions. First quarter activity was strong out of the gate in the industrial and retail asset classes, with demand continuing to outpace supply. While industrial availability rates have edged slightly higher over the…
Despite the disruption caused by U.S. tariffs, overall activity in the Halifax commercial real estate market remains steady, though off year-ago levels. Confidence exists across the board, but much of the movement is now driven by necessity. While some buyers and tenants are capitalizing on current opportunities, many others—along with landlords and sellers—have adopted a…
While economic uncertainty is causing some hesitancy in the Saskatoon commercial real estate market, year-over-year transactions were up in the first quarter of 2025, with a significant uptick noted in leasing activity. One hundred and seventy-six transactions occurred in the city, an increase of two per cent over the same period in 2024, even as…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.