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RE/MAX has many leaders, both in the network and at the brand’s corporate headquarters, who drive meaningful change within the community and industry. Ten of them are being recognized as 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers by RISMedia. According to RISMedia, the sixth annual list “spotlights some of the industry’s most dynamic individuals for their accomplishments and contributions…
Are the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) interest rate hikes influencing the GTA real estate market? There have certainly been some developments in the last year. On the one hand, demand has declined alongside prices. On the other, the average selling price remains above pre-pandemic levels. These developments were seen in the latest Toronto Regional Real…
There is nothing like receiving a handwritten note from a loved one, delivered the old-fashioned way directly to your mailbox. Sure, bills, letters, cards, and more can easily and more efficiently be accessed online, but where is the fun in that? You have nearly reached the end of your home-buying journey, and although the road…
Pandemic living has changed how Canadians think about renovations: according to the RE/MAX 2021 Renovation Investment Report, more than half of Canadians renovated their homes during the year. While only 16 per cent explicitly renovated to increase their home’s market value, nearly 60 per cent said they still considered the return on investment. Prepping your…
Following the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the Canadian real estate market accelerated into a seller’s market. With the Bank of Canada (BoC) slashing interest rates to near zero and the national economy being flooded with billions in fresh liquidity, fully employed households started purchasing residential properties across the country, from cities in British…
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While interest rate hikes served to destabilize most major Canada real estate markets beginning in 2022, homeowners are well-positioned to ride out the coming storm in large part due to lower loan-to-value ratios on new mortgages, according to a report released today by RE/MAX Canada. View the interactive report The RE/MAX Canada 2023 Canada Housing…
As any parent knows, having kids means making sure your home is a safe and comfortable place for them to play, explore, and grow. But small renovations are a great place to start if you want to go beyond the basics of childproofing and creating a genuinely family-friendly space. Read to learn more about a…
Lethbridge is in the south-central region of Alberta, close to the US border and the Rocky Mountains. Its prime location makes it a central hub for transportation and business for Southern Alberta. The city has experienced significant population growth in the past two decades and currently sits around 100,000 residents, making it the fourth largest…
Are you working from home but struggling to find the perfect spot to set up your office? If you’re living in a small space, it can be challenging to carve out an area that meets your needs. But don’t worry! With some creativity and strategic planning, it’s possible to incorporate an efficient office into even…
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