HAS THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE MARKET PEAKED?   September 10th, 2021    In recent months, the consensus has been that the Canadian real estate market may have reached its peak.  Some markets continue to enjoy record-breaking gains.  Still, the broad-based trends spotlight a crucial development: the sector may be returning to some semblance of normalcy during these uncertain times.    Will this finally give young Canadians hope... [read more]

CANADIAN HOUSING MARKET NEEDS SUPPLY, NOT TAXES, BLANKET POLICIES OR PROMISES August 27th, 2021    It should come as no surprise that affordability in the Canadian housing market has become a key issue in the upcoming federal election.  According to a recent RE/MAX report, 42% of Canadians said the high cost of housing was preventing them from entering the housing market, and 48% shared concerns over their ability to afford a home in the next two... [read more]

BANK OF CANADA MAKES INTEREST RATE ANNOUNCEMENT September 8th, 2021   Bank Of Canada's Overnight Rate      On September 8, the Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight benchmark rate at 0.25%    The Bank of Canada announced that it will continue to hold its key interest rate target at 0.25%, unchanged since March 2020 when a trio of rate cuts were implemented to boost the economy in light of the... [read more]

  WHAT HAPPENS AT A HOUSE SHOWING?       This important question has historically been eclipsed by others like, “How much should we list for?” and “How long will it take to sell?”  However, COVID-19 has home many sellers considering showings from a different perspective, with extra attention paid to safety, convenience, and current best-practices (think technology).  Here’s what home sellers can expect when... [read more]

  LONDON, ONTARIO REAL ESTATE MARKET REMAINS OPTIMISTIC August 20th, 2021   For More Than A Year, London Has Been One Of The Many Red-hot Markets In The Ontario Real Estate Sector.      London maintained a reputation as an appealing town for relocation and enjoyed sizeable gains even before the coronavirus pandemic.  However, the activity over the last 18 months has been remarkable, to say the least.  Like many other Ontario real... [read more]