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Saskatoon Real Estate: 2025 Spotlight on Luxury

Strong economic growth, coupled with an almost 10-per-cent increase in population over a three-year period, have contributed to continued upward momentum in the luxury segment of the Saskatoon real estate market. Demand remains strong for high-end homes priced over $700,000, with year-to-date sales doubling over 2024 levels. Forty-four homes were sold in the first two…

Calgary Real Estate: 2025 Spotlight on Luxury

While concerns regarding the impact of future US tariffs on the oil and gas industry and the upcoming federal election exist, there appears to be nominal pullback in the luxury sector of the Calgary real estate market with sales over $1.5 million up more than 11 per cent over last year’s levels. Sixty-eight properties changed…

Vancouver Real Estate: 2025 Spotlight on Luxury

Despite a strong start to the year, sales of luxury detached housing in the Greater Vancouver real estate market fell short of year-ago levels in the first two months of 2025, as concerns over trade wars and election jitters rattled the market. Sales of detached properties over the $3-million price point fell by 21.4 per…

Moncton Real Estate: 2025 Spotlight on Luxury

Stability continues to characterize the luxury segment in the Moncton real estate market, despite ongoing economic and political uncertainty in Canada. Luxury sales are up 19 per cent year to date, with 50 properties changing hands over the $500,000 price point compared to 42 during the same period in 2024. Read the full national report…

Montreal Real Estate: 2025 Spotlight on Luxury

Declining interest rates have served to bolster activity in the luxury segment of the Montreal real estate market in the first two months of the year, with sales building on momentum gained in the final quarter of 2024. Twenty-five luxury properties sold over the $2.5 million price point in January and February of this year,…

The Unexpected Red Theory in Interior Design

The Unexpected Red Theory in Interior Design The Canadian real estate market has seen its fair share of fluctuations in recent years, from interest rates and inflation concerns, to shifting buyer preferences, which have made selling a home more challenging. Ensuring your listing stands out in a competitive market is key. Buyers are increasingly selective,…

Luxury Home Features Discerning Buyers Are Looking For

Canada’s luxury real estate market is opening new doors for buyers. For those looking to invest, reviewing a luxury home features list can help identify key amenities that set high-end properties apart. Here’s what buyers today are looking for in a luxury property. High-Tech Homes: Smart, Secure, and Seamless Luxury home features are evolving, and…

Saving for Your First Home

Saving for Your First Home For many Canadians, buying a first home is one of the most significant financial milestones in their lives. However, with rising real estate prices and additional costs like closing fees and taxes, saving for your first home can feel like an overwhelming challenge. The good news is that Canada offers…

RE/MAX Affiliates Named in 109 of RankMyAgent.com’s List of Top 100 Canadian Real Estate Professionals and 32 of the Top 50 Teams in 2024

RE/MAX® has always held that our real estate agents are some of the best, and now there’s even more proof to that claim. RankMyAgent.com has released its annual list of 2024 Top 100 Canadian Real Estate Professionals, with RE/MAX affiliates named in 109 of the top 100 rankings. Yes, you read that right. The full list…