A good real estate agent can make the process of finding a home much easier by providing their help and support. But how do you find a good agent? What do Canadians look for in their ideal real estate agent? Here are some helpful tips for choosing the best real estate agent. A good agent has a strong understanding of the real estate market and industry. This means trends, regulations, and financing...

Home inspections are a fundamental piece of the home-purchasing process in Canada. They give buyers an idea of a property's condition. This shows any issues that may not be imediately obvious. Many people find it confusing and look for home inspection advice. The Coronavirus pandemic affected the market in Canada, with quarantine measures and health worries prompting declining activity. However, the...

Preparing to move into a new home can be overwhelming. It has likely taken years – and for some, decades – to collect all that “stuff.” Packing and moving it all can be a daunting task. Since you likely already have a lot on your plate, we reached out to our panel of RE/MAX Influencers from coast to coast, for some professional advice. Without further ado, here are their top moving tips as you...

Economists and market analysts have been discussing the possibility of the country entering a recession ever since the Bank of Canada (BoC) began raising interest rates around a year ago. Recent economic data support both arguments. The Canadian economy is on the verge of a recession, but the country will avoid one. Yet, anything that the financial scene will shape out to be before very long. A...

When buying or selling a home, you’re going to encounter all the terminology that goes along with it. Many of these words and phrases are not common knowledge, and having a basic understanding of the ones used most often can make the process less daunting. Let’s look at a few real estate terms to know:

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement: Up 50 Basis Points on October 26 in Sixth Consecutive Increase The Bank of Canada has announced a 50-basis-point increase to its trendsetting interest rate, bringing its target for the overnight rate up to 3.75 per cent. The year started with the bank rate at 0.25 per cent, following a trio of rate cuts in the early days of the pandemic, intended to...

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