For years, even before the coronavirus pandemic, many public policymakers and housing advocates claimed that foreign investors contributed to the skyrocketing cost of home ownership in Toronto and Vancouver. At a time when Canadian real estate prices have skyrocketed since the beginning of the COVID-19 public health crisis, lawmakers are looking closely as possible solutions,…

Is it better to buy or rent a home in today’s sizzling real estate market? Because the barrier to entry in Canada’s housing sector has intensified over the last couple of years, many prospective homeowners have given up on the dream of homeownership, choosing to maintain their renter status. Even when they save enough for…

Strong economic growth has placed serious pressure on almost all types of commercial real estate in Regina, with demand for product reaching levels not seen in years, according to the new 2022 Commercial Real Estate Report from RE/MAX Canada. Saskatchewan’s resource-based economy* is clearly on the rebound, with the price of Western Canada Select (WCS)…

Demand continues to outpace supply across the industrial and multi-unit residential asset classes of commercial real estate in Winnipeg, according to the new 2022 Commercial Real Estate Report from RE/MAX Canada. There is a literal peloton of qualified investors searching for havens to invest their money. Concerns over a recession are likely to impact commercial…

Commercial real estate in Toronto and area continues to display extraordinary resilience, with total investment activity up over 68 per cent to $10.6 billion* in the first quarter of 2022. Industrial and multi-unit residential asset classes lead the way, with some retail tenants repositioning and segments of the office market seeing recovery. This, according to…

Industrial and multi-unit asset classes dominated transactions of commercial real estate in Edmonton and the surrounding areas in 2021, and the trend is likely to continue in the year ahead as both local and multi-national companies seek to expand their presence in Northern Alberta. This, according to the 2022 Commercial Real Estate Report from RE/MAX…

Commercial real estate in Halifax-Dartmouth is experiencing growing pains, as Atlantic Canada’s fastest-growing city plays catch-up to rising demand, according to the new 2022 Commercial Real Estate Report from RE/MAX Canada. Multi-unit residential construction has taken flight in Halifax-Dartmouth in 2022, as developers shift to higher-density to accommodate population growth. Transactions* in 2021 were up…

Some prospective homebuyers are turning to private mortgages in this red-hot Canadian real estate market. A private mortgage is a home mortgage from a private individual or company that is not a federally regulated financial institution. In an environment of historically low-interest rates and strengthening demand for limited residential properties, Canada’s private mortgage lending market…

With the unofficial start of summer finally here, residents of Ontario and beyond begin to think about “cottaging season,” a term for the annual migration to summer cottages. There are many great locations in Ontario to consider purchasing a summer cottage, many of which are located along the shores of the Great Lakes. Each region…

There are many reasons to move to Manitoba. This is a thriving, centrally located province with many communities to choose from, with Winnipeg being the largest urban centre. Manitoba has a solid and stable economy with plenty of job opportunities, high salaries and a low cost of living. Skip the other more-crowded provinces and enjoy…