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Have you always dreamed of a bigger home? Imagine all the ways you could use the extra space—like having a cozy library, a gym for your workout routine, or a playroom for your growing family. Upgrading to a larger space is thrilling, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Deciding to move…

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 5% The Bank of Canada has held its benchmark interest rate at 5%, marking the sixth consecutive pause after a tightening campaign in 2023 to cool high inflation. It appears to be working, with the inflation rate easing back to 2.8 per cent in February. Price pressures have…

According to Statistics Canada, more than one-third of Canada’s population reported having no religious affiliation or having a secular perspective (atheist, agnostic, humanist, etc.) about spirituality. The proportion of this population has more than doubled in 20 years, rising from 16.5 per cent in 2001 to 34.6 per cent in 2021. The decline in religious…

If you’re considering buying a cottage in Canada and have been watching the market, you already know this market segment has seen a surge in competition between buyers over the last decade. In recent years, cabins and cottages have been in high demand, as interest in renting out personal properties for extra income has become more accessible…

Maximizing your home’s value doesn’t always mean diving into big, costly renovations that eat up a lot of your time, effort, and budget. Often, it’s the smaller, easy-to-manage updates that can make a difference, boosting your home’s appeal and value. These cost-effective tweaks can transform your living space, making it more attractive to potential buyers…

You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers. Read on to learn more about the ins and outs of triple net lease investment opportunities in commercial real estate in Canada today. What Is a Triple Net Lease? A triple net lease is just one of several options landlords typically offer tenants who want to rent space…

Until the pandemic-era housing market, the tradition had been for senior homeowners to downsize from single-family homes to smaller residential properties like condominiums. Of course, everything has changed over the last few years amid a blend of rocketing post-crisis home prices, higher mortgage rates, and an immense cost of living. A treasure trove of data…

Buying or leasing commercial real estate can be a complex and time-consuming process, especially if you go it alone. But how do you find the right commercial real estate agent to help you pinpoint the best location based on your target market, find hidden gems among a sea of commercial real estate listings, and then…

Are taxes impacting homebuying activity in Canada? It’s true, according to a new RE/MAX survey. More young Canadians say that taxes are negatively impacting their purchase decisions, with polling data revealing that 40 per cent of Generation Zers and 35 per cent of millennials saying land transfer tax, or LTT, has influenced their journey to…

The Canadian government announced a new $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, an initiative to bolster residential property construction and upgrade vital components necessary to build new homes. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the fund will dedicate $1 billion for so-called urgent infrastructure needs, such as upgrading solid waste, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure….