Gerry’s Blog
Economists at the Royal Bank of Canada updated their Canadian economic outlook, forecasting that the country could be headed for a recession during the second and third quarters of this year. As the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) higher interest rates travel through the system, and recent data suggesting that the economy could be slowing down…
When diving into home ownership, you may notice words and terms flying around that you don’t understand. To avoid overwhelming you with the ins and outs of the real estate language, let’s start by talking about the difference between an exclusive and non-exclusive listing. An exclusive listing agreement grants the real estate agent sole rights…
If you’re thinking about buying into the Edmonton real estate market, it might not be a hard sell. Indeed, there’s lots to love about this Canadian city. Edmonton is Alberta’s capital and North America’s northernmost metropolitan area. With a population of over one million, it is home to one of the largest malls in North…
For the last couple of years, much of the Canadian real estate market has been tilted in favour of sellers. More recently, the pendulum has swung toward buyers amid slowing sales activity, moderating prices, and broader economic uncertainty. Although there is still a considerable national housing shortage, half of Canadian housing markets could shift toward…
When it comes to the Canadian housing market, insight offers a powerful edge. Understanding what homebuyers in Canada want, think, expect and do is essential, and it’s a constantly moving target. Times change. Conditions evolve. Markets ebb and flow. Staying on top of relevant trends – and even ahead of them – is challenging. That’s…
How important is a sense of community to homebuyers in Canada? When it comes to the Canadian housing market, insight offers a powerful edge. Understanding what homebuyers in Canada want, think, expect and do is essential, and it’s a constantly moving target. Times change. Conditions evolve. Markets ebb and flow. Staying on top of relevant…
How is the movement toward green living changing real estate in Canada? When it comes to the Canadian housing market, insight offers a powerful edge. Understanding what homebuyers and sellers want, think, expect and do is essential, and it’s a constantly moving target. Times change. Conditions evolve. Markets ebb and flow. Staying on top of…
When it comes to Canadian housing, insight offers a powerful edge. Understanding what homebuyers and sellers want, think, expect and do is essential, and it’s a constantly moving target. Times change. Conditions evolve. Markets ebb and flow. Staying on top of relevant trends – and even ahead of them – is challenging. That’s where research…
The Canadian real estate market is going through an adjustment period right now. After a couple of years of meteoric growth across the entire housing sector, conditions seem to be settling, the frenzy is coming to an end, and Canadian housing markets from coast to coast are returning to equilibrium. According to the Canadian Real…
House flipping has been on the rise for some time, and with several popular house-flipping television shows being broadcast daily across the country, it is easy to see why it is so appealing. A thirty-minute episode makes the overall process look pretty easy to flip a home and resell for a substantial profit, but don’t…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.