Easing concerns around US tariffs and falling interest rates have ignited renewed interest in the real estate market with the sales numbers rising for two successive months. With 86% of exports to America remaining duty-free under the current Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), consumer confidence has rebounded from its March slump. Consumer spending has remained resilient…
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The first sign of the Canadian real estate market turning the corner has come with a 3.6% lift in the number of home sales and national price averages holding firm. It’s the first time since November that the number of homes sold has increased, says the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The MLS Home Price…
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After cutting interest rates more aggressively than any Western economy, the Bank of Canada (BoC) has decided it’s time for reflection and has kept the cash rate on hold at 2.75%, ending a 14-month run of cuts. The central bank held the rate at 5% from July 2023 to May 2024 before beginning a series…
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Canadians will often debate whether riding the stock market rollercoaster or buying property is the better investment. And while we all know real estate values have risen, there’s been precious little data to show the power of property ownership to generate wealth. Until now. A new study from Statistics Canada says that for the past…
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If there is one golden rule that owners selling their home should know, it’s this: first impressions count. Buyers have been known to drive to a home or apartment complex but then keep on going because they simply didn’t like what they saw. Complaints stemming from a poor first impression are numerous – untidy yard,…
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Property maintenance is not the headache many folks make it out to be. It’s true a house or an apartment needs to be maintained to ensure small problems don’t become big ones. But it’s not going to take over your life! Most owners will keep a casual eye on the state of their property or…
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A clean, elegant kitchen can be a showstopper when selling a property at the lower end of the market. Whether your target market is the first-time buyer or an investor, a great-looking kitchen can capture the imagination. Buyers in this market segment are usually focused on three key criteria – square footage, the number of…
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One of the challenges many Americans face when deciding to buy and sell a home is how to assess the quality of their realtor or real estate agent. Exactly what should you expect from someone with whom you’re trusting your largest financial asset? And on what criteria do others make their judgment when appointing a…
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In the world of real estate, it’s becoming increasingly clear TikTok is having a massive impact on how we design and furnish our homes. It’s no secret a viral TikTok video can create waves worldwide. It’s also true that even moderately popular videos and viewpoints are influencing areas such as lifestyle, design and property choices…
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As any homeowner will know, this is the time of year when mowing the lawn becomes a weekly chore and weekend plans must accommodate the need to ensure the grass doesn’t get out of control. There are a number of steps you can take to reduce the time and energy needed to mow your lawn,…
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