February 2023

Buying in a Buyer’s Market

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 in First-Time Buyers

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Following the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the Canadian real estate market accelerated into a seller’s market. With the Bank of Canada (BoC) slashing interest rates to near zero and the national economy being flooded with billions in fresh liquidity, fully employed households started purchasing residential properties across the country...

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Address Change Checklist

Posted on Feb 16, 2023 in Moving & Relocating

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There is nothing like receiving a handwritten note from a loved one, delivered the old-fashioned way directly to your mailbox. Sure, bills, letters, cards, and more can easily and more efficiently be accessed online, but where is the fun in that?

You have nearly reached the end of your home-buying journey, and although the road has been long and win...

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5 Reasons Houses Don’t Sell

Posted on Feb 02, 2023 in Selling

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Most home sellers have two main objectives: to sell quickly and for the highest price. The beauty of owning real estate (whether it’s a principal residence or an investment property) is that historically, it has yielded solid returns to Canadians who are in it for the long haul. Indeed, equity gains in Canadian real estate have been notable in some...

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