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BoC Delivers (another) Big Drop

The Bank of Canada lowered its key overnight rate by another 50 basis points (0.5 percentage points), bringing it to 3.25%. This marks the fifth reduction in the central bank’s policy rate since June and the second consecutive cut of this magnitude. Read More

Real Estate in Canadian Ski Destinations Is Expected to Heat Up

Canada’s winter vacation property market, which has been slow in 2023, is expected to recover in 2024. Prices for single-family homes in 18 popular winter destinations are projected to rise by 7.5%, reaching a median of $1,019,960. Ontario’s Southern Georgian Bay region is forecast to see a 10% price increase, while British Columbia’s Whistler area […]

Housing Supply in Calgary and Surrounding Areas is Up Despite Strong Demand

Calgary’s housing market is showing signs of improvement, with inventory levels rising from near-record lows in 2023. In October, sales reached 2,174 units, 24% above long-term averages for the month, though the year-over-year increase was modest at just 0.2%. Housing supply has also risen significantly, from 3,025 units in October 2023 to 4,966 units this […]

These GTA Cities are Among Canadas Safest

When evaluating the safety of a city, various elements come into play, including crime statistics, community demographics, and overall quality of life. Although Canada is widely recognized as a secure country to reside in, certain cities stand out as particularly safe, especially within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Read More

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Top 7 Mistakes Sellers Make

Top Seven Mistakes Sellers Make in the first 2 weeks on the Market. I have been in the real estate business since 2002.  That’s over 22 years of experience watching sellers make these same mistakes over and over, and the best service I can offer is to educate them. 1. Coming on the market overpriced […]

Property Listings expected to surge in 2025 as over 1 million mortgages come up for renewal

Homeowners in Canada may face challenges over the upcoming year when renewing their mortgages in 2025, particularly with higher interest rates on fixed mortgages than when they purchased. With this forecast in mind, homeowners need to be thinking about how to maintain the greatest equity in their home and ease the potential stress of these […]

Real Estate Disruptor ComFree Is Back

Founders of Canada’s largest for sale by owner company revive the brand EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 29, 2024 /CNW/ – After a 15-year hiatus, real estate disruptor ComFree is now back and in the hands of its Edmonton-based founders. Originally launched in 1996 in Winnipeg as a small local business, Erin and Travis Holowach purchased real […]

Boomers Own 38% of America’s Homes—but More Than Half Never Plan To Sell Their Homes

Homebuyers hoping for an influx of homes from aging baby boomers may be disappointed, as a Clever Real Estate survey reveals that 54% of boomers intend to keep their homes. Boomers, aged 60 to 78, make up 21% of the U.S. population and own 38% of the nation’s homes, contributing to tight housing inventory. Many […]

Negotiating Successfully Through Market Changes

As the market evolves throughout the year, both buyers and sellers may need to put in extra effort to achieve successful negotiations and ultimately a deal that works for both parties.  Finding commonality is essential for sealing a deal, and with ComFree when sellers are in control and often dealing directly with buyers, this is […]