by Brad Jones | Jan 22, 2025 | Guest Columns
The housing industry knows this story all too well: prices are soaring and demand (until recently) has been relentless yet projects are stalling. The blame often falls on high land values or developer greed, but the real culprit is clear to anyone in the sector—it’s...
by Daniel Foch | Dec 24, 2024 | News
Canada’s once unstoppable population growth is finally tapping the brakes, and the ripple effects are beginning to surface—most notably in the country’s rental markets. In a significant shift that could reshape the dynamics of Canada’s real estate landscape, the...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 2, 2024 | News
Canada’s real estate market is poised for a strong comeback in 2025, with activity expected to pick up as early as March, according to online brokerage Zoocasa. Lauren Haw, broker of record and industry relations officer at Zoocasa, highlights several key factors in...
by Mark Morris | Nov 29, 2024 | Guest Columns
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) mortgage loan insurance program is a government-backed initiative that allows homebuyers to purchase properties with less than a 20 per cent down payment. Initially designed to help Canadians without significant...
by REM Editorial Team | Nov 20, 2024 | News
Canadian housing starts jumped 8 per cent in October, due largely in part to increases in the multi-family sector and single-detached, according to the national housing agency. Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) says the seasonally adjusted rate of housing...