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For years, RE/MAX agents have earned the trust of buyers and sellers across Canada. This stems from their unparalleled experience, productivity, and professionalism in the ever-changing real estate market, but is also derived from the overall reputation of the RE/MAX brand. According to Leger’s 2023 Reputation Study, RE/MAX was ranked the most reputable real estate…

Envision a place where time slows and where laughter echoes through the air. Imagine teaching your children to fish by the lake, roasting marshmallows over a crackling fire, or exploring the changing seasons in your very own backyard. Having a cottage isn’t merely owning a piece of property but a haven for creating precious moments…

Is purchasing a home in the Canadian real estate market harder or easier today? For many prospective homebuyers, achieving the Canadian dream of homeownership is a challenging feat. Homebuying conditions have become more challenging, from putting together a down payment to qualifying for a mortgage in a rising-rate environment. Indeed, the barrier to entry, especially…

Home energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration for homeowners in Canada. Energy-efficient homes can save homeowners money on utility bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help combat climate change. A home energy audit is one way to assess your home’s energy efficiency. A home energy audit comprehensively assesses your home’s energy use and…

80 percent of Canadians say having a ‘green home’ is important to them, up from 71 percent in 2020. Canadians are increasingly committing to sustainable homes as they become more aware of the environmental impact of their living choices. Sustainable homes are designed to be energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and healthier for the occupants. As concerns…

For some Canadians, the most significant factor in choosing a home is the location and the kind of lifestyle they can have in a particular neighbourhood. While urban living may not be as popular as a decade ago, rural areas are proving too distant and disconnected, especially for younger Canadians. The convenience afforded by large…

RE/MAX Canada Explores Solutions in the 15-Minute Neighbourhood Report: Lessons for Small Communities, Launched in Collaboration with Area Expert Contributors As Canada continues to grapple with a supply and affordable housing crisis, RE/MAX Canada explores a feasible solution through its latest report, 15-Minute Neighbourhood: Lessons for Small Communities. The report, named for an urban planning…

Proximity to transit, affordability, close distance to preferred schools, grocery stores within walking distance and access to green spaces and/or dog parks are the top priorities for Montreal home buyers when choosing a neighbourhood. Post-pandemic, these priorities have not shifted much, and they’re not expected to alter anytime soon. According to RE/MAX brokers and agents,…

Apart from Halifax, NS, affordability is the most important factor for Atlantic Canada home buyers when choosing a neighbourhood. This is due to ongoing pressures of housing demand, as well as economic circumstances in St. John’s, NL, Charlottetown, PEI and Moncton, NB – albeit, overall, the region continues to offer pockets affordability, especially as compared…

Apart from building more homes, smart urban planning can contribute to a long-term, sustainable solution to Canada’s housing crisis. We agree that Canada needs to invest in building a lot more homes in the next decade, but it must be the right kind of housing within the context of the wider neighbourhood, its socioeconomic diversity,…