2026 Home Design Trends!
Posted on May 04, 2026 in Real Estate
What's In, What's Out, and What Buyers Are Responding To
After a decade of cool grays, crisp whites, and spaces that looked more like showrooms than homes, buyers have changed what they're looking for. Call it quiet luxury — the idea that richness comes from depth, craft, and intention rather than flash and excess. It's not maximalism. It...
Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?
Posted on Oct 01, 2023 in Real Estate
If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club.
Investing in real estate has long been one of Canadians' favourite ways to grow their wealth. According to a poll by CIBC, 15% of Canadian homeowners already earn some rental income, while another 11% aspire to it. W...
Top 7 Tips To Attract the Best Offers for Your Home
Posted on Sep 01, 2023 in Real Estate
Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Bank of Canada shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last year.1
Now, it’s not as simple to sell a home. While pandemic-era homebuyers were racing the clock—trying to lock in a low mortgage rate a...
7 Common Homebuyer Regrets (And How To Avoid Them)
Posted on Jul 31, 2023 in Real Estate
To avoid buyer's remorse, be sure to consider your future self when shopping for a home.
Most new homebuyers don't regret becoming homeowners. In fact, according to a recent survey by Zolo, 80% of Canadians who purchased a home during the pandemic say they're glad they bought their current homes.1 But that doesn't mean newly-minted homeowners d...
National Real Estate Market Update for 2023
Posted on Jun 01, 2023 in Real Estate
There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Bank of Canada began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage rates, mortgage rates.
Higher rates had the immediate impact of cooling homebuyer affordability and demand. But when the Bank of...
How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget
Posted on May 01, 2023 in Real Estate
It's not easy being a first-time home buyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, but especially for starter homes. Even lower-priced condos are harder to snag these days, as investo...