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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….

Although softer housing values and greater selection have bolstered sales of detached homes over $3 million in the luxury segment of the Metro Vancouver market in the first two months of the year, strata condominium sales have taken the lead in terms of percentage increases, with sales volumes up 68 per cent year-over-year. Twenty-seven strata…

Calgary’s juggernaut real estate market continues to advance, with home-buying activity at the top end of the market climbing 52 per cent in the first two months of 2024. Seventy-six single family homes changed hands over $1.5 million between January 1 and February 29, up from 50 properties during the same period in 2023. Nearly…

Saskatoon’s luxury market is off to a strong start heading into the traditionally busy spring market. Sales of high-end homes over $700,000 are up 57 per cent in the first two months of the year, with 22 homes changing hands between January 1 to February 29, up from 14 during the same period in 2023….

Strong activity early in the year has set the stage for a robust spring housing market in the City of Montreal’s luxury sector. Year-to-date (January 1 – February 29) sales priced over $2.5 million have increased 55 per cent, with 14 freehold and condominium properties changing hands so far this year, compared to nine during…

Edmonton’s luxury market continues to fire on all cylinders as both local buyers and those migrating from Ontario and British Columbia spark home-buying activity over the $1 million price point. Sales of high-end homes are up 32 per cent year over year, with 33 single-family and condominium properties sold between January and February of 2024,…