Those looking to buy their first home will soon be able to take advantage of a 30-year mortgage and expanded borrowing powers, regardless of the home they buy. On September 16th, the Government
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The article discusses a survey that found home ownership remains a priority for a large majority of Canadian millennials and Generation Z, but only about half believe it's an achievable goal.
1 IN 4 CANADIANS INTEND TO BUY AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARSMay 26, 2023Despite higher lending rates and lower levels of inventory, the desire to own a home in Canada remains strong,
NATIONAL YEAR-END PRICE FORECAST DOWNGRADED MODESTLY FOLLOWING SLUGGISH THIRD QUARTER: ROYAL LEPAGEOctober 16, 2023HalifaxThe aggregate price of a home in Halifax increased 1.7 per cent year over
NATIONAL YEAR-END PRICE FORECAST DOWNGRADED MODESTLY FOLLOWING SLUGGISH THIRD QUARTER: ROYAL LEPAGE (part 1)October 16, 2023Expect stable home prices through remainder of 2023 despite lower sales
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023August 31, 2023Market TrendsCanadians are combining their buying power and co-owning homes with family and friends to combat unaffordabilityHigh property prices, elevated
INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE WHILE RENTING A POPULAR TREND IN GREATER VANCOUVERMay 30, 202321% of GV investors do not own their primary residence — notably higher than the national average of 15
TIPS FOR REOPENING YOUR COTTAGE THIS SPRINGMay 19, 2023Warmer weather and sunnier skies are upon us. With the Victoria Day long weekend (aka the unofficial start to summer) on the horizon, thousands
SAVING FOR YOUR FIRST HOME? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CANADA’S FIRST HOME SAVINGS ACCOUNT (FHSA)April 6, 2023When it comes to putting money away to buy their first home, the
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN CANADA’S COTTAGE COUNTRY RETURNS TO SEASONAL NORMS AFTER MORE THAN TWO YEARS OF PANDEMIC-FUELED EXUBERANCEMarch 28, 2023Following a period of relentless buyer demand
THE DOS AND DON’TS OF STAGING YOUR HOME FOR SALEMarch 22, 2023Scandinavian interior design living room 3d render with beige colored furniture and wooden elementsWhen it comes to selling your
BUYERS SPRING BACK: SIDELINED CANADIANS PLAN RETURN TO MARKETMarch 22, 2023More than a quarter of Canadians who put their home purchase plans on hold over the last year say they will resume their
TOP PAINT COLOURS OF 2023March 10, 2023In the colder winter months, we tend to spend a lot of time indoors. Looking at the same walls over and over again can seem stagnant and stale, so why not add
ROYAL LEPAGE SHELTER FOUNDATION MARKS 25 YEARS OF MAKING HOME A SAFE PLACE FOR EVERYONEMarch 1, 2023This year, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation marks 25 years of helping women and children
5 TIPS FOR CREATING THE PERFECT GALLERY WALLJanuary 23, 2023Empty walls have their place in a home, and while a crisp, clean esthetic is always a classic choice, sometimes you just want to spruce up
Q4 2022: HOUSING MARKET TRENDS DIFFER BETWEEN GREATER MONTREAL AND OTHER REGIONS IN THE PROVINCEJanuary 23, 20232022 marked the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, or at least the mandatory health
CANADIAN HOME PRICES WRAP UP 2022 DOWN SLIGHTLY OVER PREVIOUS YEAR, BUT REMAIN ABOVE PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELJanuary 23, 2023For the first time in more than a decade, the aggregate price of a home in
INTERPROVINCIAL MIGRATION AND AFFORDABILITY WILL PUT UPWARD PRESSURE ON HOME PRICES IN THESE CANADIAN CITIES IN 2023January 6, 2023Contrary to Canada’s large urban centres, major cities in
5 TIPS FOR CREATING THE PERFECT GALLERY WALLJanuary 6, 2023Empty walls have their place in a home, and while a crisp, clean esthetic is always a classic choice, sometimes you just want to spruce up
CONDOMINIUMS TO OUTPERFORM SINGLE-FAMILY SEGMENT IN CANADA’S MAJOR URBAN CENTRES NEXT YEAR, AS BUYERS SEEK ENTRY-LEVEL HOUSINGDecember 23, 2022Demand for condominiums in Canada’s three
FEATURED LISTING: MODERN CANMORE MANSION WITH VIEWS OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINSDecember 23, 2022If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a home with sweeping vistas of one of Canada’s natural wonders
ROYAL LEPAGE’S 2023 MARKET SURVEY FORECASTDecember 13, 2022To: Royal LePage Broker/Owners, Managers, Sales Representatives and AdministratorsThe 2023 Royal LePage Market Survey Forecast
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE IN CANADA’S WINTER RECREATIONAL PROPERTY MARKET FORECAST TO DIP 3% OVER THE NEXT YEARDecember 1, 2022The cost of buying a winter recreational property in Canada’s
LOOKING FOR A CHALET TO ESCAPE TO THIS WINTER? HERE ARE THE LATEST PROPERTY PRICE TRENDS IN QUEBEC’S POPULAR SKI REGIONSDecember 1, 2022With the beautiful days of fall weather behind us, the
FEATURED LISTING: RENOVATED CENTURY HOME WITH A CONTEMPORARY PARISIAN TWISTNovember 14, 2022Location: 62 Zina Street, Orangeville, ONList price: $1,999,900Size: 2,340 sq. ft.Lot Size:
HOW TO CLOSE YOUR COTTAGE FOR THE WINTERNovember 14, 2022For many people, a cottage is the idyllic retreat into the great outdoors; a place where weekends can be spent hanging out by the lakeside or
LOOKING TO RENT A PLACE IN THE CITY? FIVE TIPS TO HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN TODAY’S COMPETITIVE MARKETAugust 12, 2022Many major real estate markets across Canada have seen home sales activity
DECIDING BETWEEN AN IN-GROUND AND AN ABOVE-GROUND POOL? HERE ARE THE TOP CONSIDERATIONSAugust 12, 2022On those long, hot days of summer, there is no better way to cool down and relax than by taking
ROYAL LEPAGE LOWERS 2022 NATIONAL HOME PRICE FORECAST TO 5% TO REFLECT SOFTENING MARKETS IN ONTARIO AND B.C.July 13, 2022Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will
CANADA’S HOT RECREATIONAL PROPERTY MARKET IS SET TO KEEP SIZZLING THROUGH 2022April 4, 2022Strong demand for cottages, and properties in close proximity to lakes and mountains, continues to
THIS TAX SEASON, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CANADA’S HOME OFFICE REBATEMarch 14, 2022The percentage of Canada’s labour force that works mostly from home has increased nearly eightfold since the
ESSENTIAL HOME FEATURES FOR CANADIANS PLANNING TO AGE IN PLACEFebruary 28, 2022High cost of living in senior care facilities a driving factor for those who want to remain in their homes longer.The
TIPS FOR PACKING YOUR KITCHEN AHEAD OF A MOVEFebruary 28, 2022Of all the rooms in your home, the kitchen might be the most daunting one to pack up. When it’s time to move, follow these four
ROYAL LEPAGE FORECASTS DOUBLE-DIGIT HOME PRICE GROWTH IN CANADA IN 2022December 20, 2021After two years of strong price appreciation, Canadian home prices are poised to increase significantly in,
THE 2021 ROYAL LEPAGE WINTER RECREATIONAL REPORTDecember 13, 2021The 2021 Royal LePage Winter Recreational Report is out. These new articles spotlight some of Canada’s most popular ski regions
6 HOME IMPROVEMENTS TO TACKLE THIS WINTERDecember 3, 2021Some people can feel that the winter months are generally less appealing for home improvements, however, this is not exactly the case. While
TOP 10 TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME IN THE WINTERNovember 8, 2021The common notion that spring is a better time to sell than winter is being challenged by today’s hot seller’s market
PRICES IN CANADA’S SECONDARY CITIES CONTINUE TO RISE AS BUYERS PRIORITIZE SPACE AND AFFORDABILITY IN AGE OF REMOTE WORKOctober 28, 2021Since the late spring of 2020, Canadian home prices have
HOW TO GET YOUR HOME HALLOWEEN READYOctober 28, 2021No matter your age, Halloween can be one of the most playful, spirited (and spooky!) times of the year. It only occurs once every 365 days, so why
HOPPING OFF THE FENCE: WHY LISTING YOUR HOME THIS FALL IS A WIN!October 25, 2021With a backdrop of changing colours on trees and mountains along the skyline creating Instagram-worthy views, fall in
MARKET OVERVIEWOctober 29, 2020Source: OMREB Q3 2020Prepared by: Professional AnalyticsOctober 2020The OMREB real estate market continues to achieve historical highs in the middle of a pandemic
THE HOMEOWNER’S CHECKLIST FOR FALLOctober 18, 2021Is your property ready for the cold weather ahead?Before the cold weather sets in, make sure your home is winter-ready. Be sure to check these
CANADA’S AGGREGATE HOME PRICE INCREASED 21.4% YEAR-OVER-YEAR, WHILE SLOWED THIRD QUARTER GROWTH OFFERED HOPE TO BUYERSOctober 18, 2021Home prices continued to rise in the third quarter of,
JUST RELEASED: ROYAL LEPAGE’S RENT VS. BUY REPORTSeptember 29, 2021To: Royal LePage Broker/Owners, Managers, Sales Representatives and Administrators The Royal LePage Rent vs. Buy
CANADIANS ARE TAKING THEIR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CONCERNS ALL THE WAY TO THE BALLOT BOX IN THIS FEDERAL ELECTIONSeptember 15, 2021For the second time in less than two years – which have been
SOLVING CANADA’S HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CRISISAugust 18, 2021While the housing affordability crisis is top of mind for many Canadians trying to get into the market, the chronic housing shortage
GET ORGANIZED AND IMPROVE THE FLOW OF YOUR SPACE WITH THESE TIPSAugust 4, 2021Your home is your sanctuary; a safe and calm-inducing place you can retreat to at the end of the day. Did you know that
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