Gerry’s Blog
Five things you should know about Canada’s 2025 recreational property market Ah, the Canadian dream. For many, it involves trading the city’s relentless pace for the gentle lapping of waves against a dock, the scent of pine needles, and the cozy crackle of a fireplace. The allure of a personal oasis –whether you call it…
Average price in the Alberta recreational market is expected to rise by 3.3 per cent in 2025, according to RE/MAX’s 2025 Cottage Trends Report. The region as a whole continues to experience strong demand, resulting in a seller’s market in Banff/Canmore and Central Alberta, with ongoing inventory shortages. Meanwhile, Edmonton Lakes continues to experience balanced…
Average price in the British Columbia recreational market is expected to rise by 1.1 per cent in 2025, according to RE/MAX’s 2025 Cottage Trends Report. Balanced market conditions prevail with healthy demand from buyers, according to REMAX brokers and agents. Whistler is the exception, experiencing varied market conditions based on the price segment and limited…
The Ontario cottage market is experiencing some instability amid growing economic concerns among buyers and sellers, according to the REMAX 2025 Cabin & Cottage Trends Report. With uncertainty growing around employment and the ultimate direction of the tariff negotiations post the federal government, activity has more or less paused. Year-over-year prices in the Ontario cottage…
How Does Mortgage Renewal Work? Is your mortgage coming up for renewal? It may be something you’d rather avoid, but think of it as an opportunity to review your finances, make sure all your ducks are in a row, and consider your options. You may even save yourself some money over the course of your…
What is a Vendor Take Back Mortgage? A vendor take back mortgage, also known as VTB mortgage, is a type of financing arrangement in Canada that involves the seller of a property lending money to the buyer to help them purchase the property. In a vendor take back mortgage, the seller acts as the lender…
Considering Buyers with Allergies and Asthma Looking to sell your home and you have pets? It’s important to think about the needs of buyers who might have asthma or allergies. In this blog, we’ll offer some advice about keeping your home ready to show when you have pets. It’s estimated that in Canada, 1 in…
How Important Is Lighting? Lighting has a powerful influence on how a home feels the moment someone steps inside. It doesn’t just brighten a room; it shapes the mood, highlights key features, and makes a space feel either welcoming or cold. When buyers sense something “feels off” about a room, sometimes it’s not the architecture…
5 Spring Cleaning Tips When Selling a Home with Pets Struggling to get your home free of pet hair before selling? Maybe you share your home with a dog, a cat, and even a rabbit, and getting rid of their remnants seems like an impossible task. Don’t worry! Our tips, created in collaboration with the…
How do Tariffs Impact Housing in Canada? The tariff tumult has rocked the global economy from North America to Asia. Canada, a critical trading partner for the United States, is stuck in the crosshairs of the new administration’s trade agenda – and the country could endure a shellacking the longer the trade dispute lingers. During…
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