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When winter rolls around, many people assume the real estate market goes into hibernation. But if you’re considering selling your house in the winter, there’s no need to wait. In fact, selling a house in winter vs spring comes with unique benefits. With fewer homes on the market and more motivated buyers, winter could be…

Benchmark Rate Now Sits at 3.00% In a widely expected move, the Bank of Canada implemented its sixth consecutive interest rate cut today, bringing its benchmark rate to 3% – down from its peak of 5%. This move is largely priced into the market, meaning it’s already factored into expectations. Although the tax cuts have…

More homeowners are investing heavily in kitchen remodels to refresh the look and maximize kitchen spaces. From knocking down walls to take over dining rooms and living areas to bold moves like home additions, these expansions reflect kitchen trends in 2025, where functionality and open layouts are prioritized. Kitchens aren’t just for cooking anymore; they’re…

If you’re a homeowner in Canada, you may or may not be aware of the multitude of municipal laws related to what you can and can’t do on your property. In fact, if you’ve done any research on the subject – unless you’ve scoped out your local municipality’s website or visited a government office in…

Looking for more than just a house? How about owning a slice of TV history? The iconic Breaking Bad house is now on the market for a cool $4 million USD (about $5.4 million CAD), priced at more than ten times the neighbourhood’s median value. But how often do you get a chance to buy…

The biggest name in real estate has teamed up with the biggest name in hockey, in its latest iteration of the longstanding “Advice You Need” consumer ad campaign that highlights RE/MAX agents as Canadians’ trusted partner in one of life’s biggest decisions. RE/MAX’s 2025 campaign includes two new spots launching this spring, including one featuring…

Twenty-eight real estate agents ranked in the top 100 real estate agents in Canada for 2024 as announced by Rate-My-Agent.com. The review site analyzes all the ratings and reviews on the site to compile a list of the top 100 Real Estate Agents in Canada based on client reviews. 28 of the top 100 real…

Assignment sales have become an increasingly popular topic in the real estate market, especially in Ontario. But what exactly are they, and how do they work? Here, we’ll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about assignment sales in Ontario. What is an Assignment Sale? An assignment sale is a type of real estate…

Should Canadian homebuyers and sellers be gearing up for a strong 2025? Because if the luxury market is any indicator, then they should be, according to the latest luxury property stats from RE/MAX Canada. Let’s dig in. The luxury segment of the Greater Toronto real estate market finished 2024 strong, with home sales over the…

Are you listing your home for sale? Then you’re likely wondering about fees associated with selling a house in Canada, and maybe even real estate lawyer fees in particular, along with who pays lawyer fees when selling a house. Listing your home in the Canadian real estate market involves much more than the transaction itself….