Sep 23, 2021 | BLOG, Buying, Real Estate Market Stats, Selling
By Laura Hanrahan Canadian home prices are on the rise with a near 20% projected increase by the end of December, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) most recent report. As home sales across the country saw a slight drop in August, falling 0.5%...
Aug 27, 2021 | BLOG, Home Maintenance
By Neil Sharma The only thing worse than the cost of repairing water damage to homes is knowing that it was preventable. Upon buying a new home, purchasers should determine whether or not the home is waterproofed, and if it isn’t, it should be one of the first things...
May 16, 2021 | BLOG, Buying, News
Why the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive is struggling to gain traction https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-why-the-first-time-home-buyer-incentive-is-struggling-to-gain-traction/ MATT LUNDYECONOMICS REPORTER SEAN KILPATRICK/THE CANADIAN PRESS The federal...
May 6, 2021 | BLOG, Real Estate Market Stats
The normalization of remote work was beginning to pick up steam in the years leading up to 2020, and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has gained more widespread acceptance across many industries. As such, the trend of young Canadians choosing to live further...
Apr 27, 2021 | BLOG, Home Maintenance
Pandemic living has changed the way Canadians think about renovations: more than half of us renovated our homes last year for living there. Only 16 per cent of us renovated specifically to increase our home’s market value. Still, nearly 60 per cent of the Canadians...
Apr 15, 2021 | BLOG, Home Maintenance, Real Estate Market Stats
Article by Neil Sharma Canada’s housing market caught fire in mid-2020 and that spurred more than half of the country’s homeowners to renovate their existing abodes either to remain in place or to sell, says a new report from A Leading Real Estate Firm. The 2021...
Mar 26, 2021 | BLOG, tips
1. Decrease your housing expenses. Moving to a more affordable city can save you thousands per year, and with so many working from home, it’s more attainable. Here is a list of the 20 cheapest cities to live in, in Canada. 2. Work part-time. Retirement does not...
Mar 25, 2021 | BLOG, News, Real Estate Market Stats
Highlights: A house in Ontario’s and Atlantic Canada’s recreational property markets expected to see highest price gains in 2021, rising 17%; Quebec and British Columbia recreational markets forecast to increase 15% and 13%, respectively 91% of recreational experts in...
Mar 24, 2021 | BLOG, Real Estate Market Stats
The February numbers are in and the month roared in like a lion and went out like one too! While the strong numbers were considered surprising just a half a year ago, the outlook for housing in Canada has trended positive and the consensus is prices will rise. CMHC,...
Mar 8, 2021 | Buying, Community, Selling
Considering a spring sale? With buyer demand at it’s highest in years Collaborative Real Estate wants to help you maximize your sale dollars with a few tips from Karen Willison. TIP 1 – Get Advice On What Renovations To Complete First When considering a...
