In a move that will catch the attention of savvy property investors and landlords, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has unveiled its top 10 homebuying hot spots for this year. The list has been curated based on economic, demographic and housing factors – the key measures every landlord and investor should consider when assessing…
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The strength of the American housing market continues to build with sales of existing homes rising 5.1% in December to provide a powerful beginning for 2026. The jump in sales for December compared with the previous month put the national market’s seasonally-adjusted annual rate of existing home sales at 4.35 million. The December home sales…
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In real estate, we love the idea of minimalism and open spaces that make homes feel so much bigger than if they were cluttered with oversized furniture, undersized rugs and coffee tables. While any buyer’s decision is, in part, based on the square footage of a property, it’s also influenced by the ease with which…
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The real estate market enters 2026 with sales momentum as the number of deals for November jumped 0.5% month-over-month and annual values rose 1.2%, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Leading property aggregator Zillow said its pricing figures showed the luxury segment increased 2.6%, but 21% of sellers in…
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As we enter 2026, the US housing market stands at a critical juncture. For buyers, the struggle has been defined by record prices and “decades-high” mortgage rates. Sellers and especially upsizers have faced the “lock-in effect” – a reluctance to trade a low pandemic-era mortgage for a new, expensive one. Sellers’ response has been to…
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Predicting the fate of the real estate market in America for 2026 is probably more precarious than in recent years with prices continuing to hit record highs, mortgage costs challenging buyers and the direction of the economy uncertain. One of the most influential factors for 2026 will be the cost of money. How low will…
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Do we have a “stand-off” between buyers and sellers in the Canadian real estate market with neither side willing to compromise – the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) certainly thinks so. The latest housing data released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has prompted the RBC to speculate that neither buyer nor seller is…
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Canadian real estate didn’t finish 2025 with a bang, which would have been as surprising as it would have been welcome! For owners and buyers, it’s been a helter-skelter 12 months marked by American tariffs on core industries and the uncertainty of job security and the future in general. In this scenario, cities such as…
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The goal of many investors is to find a “fixer-upper” property because they’re usually cheaper and you can start to add value the moment you begin to renovate. Investors and buyers alike are increasingly seeking fixer-upper properties because our market is in a somewhat stubborn phase – prices are relatively high and the reductions in…
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If you’re thinking about listing your property this year, you’ll need to go beyond the purely decorative touches and a neatly trimmed garden that you’ve been told will win over buyers. This year, the housing market will slowly undergo a shift of emphasis with a greater focus on green-related efficiencies rather than pure luxury, such…
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