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The dos and don’ts of staging your home for sale
When it comes to selling your home, making a positive first impression on a potential buyer is a crucial part of the process. Many sellers opt to stage their home – either through professional services or their own efforts – to make their space look more appealing to...
Buyers spring back: Sidelined Canadians plan return to market
More than a quarter of Canadians who put their home purchase plans on hold over the last year say they will resume their search this spring Climbing interest rates have given many Canadian homebuyers reason to pause their purchase plans over the last year. Nearly one...
Interprovincial migration and affordability will put upward pressure on home prices in these Canadian cities in 2023
Contrary to Canada’s large urban centres, major cities in Alberta and Atlantic Canada are expected to see home price growth in 2023. In its annual Market Survey Forecast, Royal LePage predicts that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will decrease 1.0%...
Median house price in Canada’s winter recreational property market forecast to dip 3% over the next year as activity levels continue to decline
The cost of buying a winter recreational property in Canada’s popular ski regions is projected to decrease slightly over the next 12 months, as sales continue to trend down from the historically high levels reported in 2021. According to the Royal LePage 2022 Winter...
Looking for a chalet to escape to this winter? Here are the latest property price trends in Quebec’s popular ski regions
With the beautiful days of fall weather behind us, the first flurries of snow appeared in late November, preparing us for winter activities and the holiday season ahead. For some, the prospect of purchasing a winter recreational property is the perfect place for a...
How home sellers can be successful in a cooling market
It’s no secret that Canada’s real estate market has undergone a notable shift for home sellers this year. Homeowners listing their property now might experience a slight increase in comparable inventory, extra days on the market and fewer offers, compared to 2021....
How to beat the (work from home) winter blues
Working your nine-to-five in the dead of winter can be a struggle regardless of whether you do your job from a cubicle or the comfort of home. Although remote working certainly has its perks — like skipping slushy rush hour commutes or shoveling the driveway early in...
Get your fireplace ready for winter
On the coldest winter days, nothing beats getting cozy next to a warm, crackling fireplace. Like any major appliance in your home, a fireplace – whether gas or wood-burning – needs seasonal maintenance to prepare it for frequent usage when outside temperatures drop....
How to close your cottage for the winter
For many people, a cottage is the idyllic retreat into the great outdoors; a place where weekends can be spent hanging out by the lakeside or gathering around the outdoor firepit. Unfortunately, cottage life isn’t always a year-round affair, and many unwinterized...
Phil Soper is Storeys’ ‘top dog’ of Ontario real estate
Publication lists 2022’s most influential industry leaders Real estate is a hot topic in today’s news cycle. With countless stories published each day on Canada’s ever-evolving housing market, it has never been more critical to have trusted expert insights available...