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Ready to Buy or Sell a Home? Here Are 5 Key Factors in Choosing the Right Agent

Posted on Jun 05, 2025



Navigating the real estate market without guidance is like starting an expedition without a map. Whether you're selling your cherished family home or searching for your dream property, having the right real estate agent by your side can make all the difference.

According to a 2024 report from the U.S.-based National Association of Realtors, agent-re...

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Selling Your Home In 2025? Here's What Buyers Want

Posted on May 09, 2025



Thinking about listing your home in 2025? If so, you're smart to start planning ahead. With housing inventory rising in many market segments, today’s sellers need more than just a “for sale” sign to stand out.1

The good news? You can still make a strong impression and command top dollar—if you know what today’s buyers are really looking for.

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5 ROADBLOCKS TO AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP
(AND WAYS TO MOVE PAST THEM)


Posted on Apr 02, 2025



Dreaming of a new home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! A 2024 survey by Royal LePage found that 46% of Gen-Z and millennial Canadians who don't already own a home have doubts as to whether they’ll ever be able to afford one.1

According to data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Equifax, average monthly payments for new...

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Home-Related Tax Deductions

Posted on Mar 04, 2025



Owning a home is a significant milestone — and one bonus is that it can come with significant tax savings! However, making the most of offerings like the Principal Residence Exemption can be tricky,  and you may not be aware of all available tax-saving strategies. This guide rounds up the information you need about common Canadian home-related tax s...

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4 Home Remodeling Projects with the Highest ROI

Posted on Feb 03, 2025



Ask any homeowner about what they would like to change about their home, and most will say, “How much time do you have?

Home improvements (cue Tim Allen) or home remodeling projects can stem from a variety of motivations, like preparing your home to put on the market, adding space for a growing family, addressing outdated features or aesthetics, or...

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National Real Estate Market Update for 2025

Posted on Jan 06, 2025



The chill in Canada's housing market could be thawing sooner than expected. 

Interest rates are dropping.1 Pent-up demand is building.2 Sales are starting to heat up.3 And a potentially electrifying set of mortgage rules just went into effect, making it easier than it 's been in years for first-time buyers with smaller down payments to qualify f...

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