by Natalka Falcomer | Apr 20, 2023 | Technology
The below article is based on my conversation with Trevor Koot, CEO of the British Columbia Real Estate Association, entrepreneur and speaker. It was also created with the assistance of ChatGPT. The real estate brokerage industry has long underpinned the...
by Natalka Falcomer | Mar 14, 2023 | News
A record number of non-homeowners believe they’ll never be able to afford a house, according to a recent survey by Mortgage Professionals Canada. This is true even in the wake of prices falling as higher mortgage costs continue to erode affordability. The...
by Natalka Falcomer | Feb 3, 2023 | Columnists, Legal Issues
The real estate market has changed, and oftentimes with significant change comes legal issues, like people trying to get out of contracts in order to make more on a sale or avoid closing because an appraisal has come up short. I recently spoke with Eli Antel, a real...
by Natalka Falcomer | Dec 13, 2022 | Technology
QUICK HITS The proptech industry in Canada is snowballing, with 50 per cent of all startups founded in the last five years. Investors are looking to disrupt the traditional model and focus on providing customers with a better experience. Proptech’s rise...
by Natalka Falcomer | Nov 4, 2022 | News
The future hasn’t been brighter for buyers, seriously. Despite recent headlines screaming that the hot Canadian housing market is coming to a screeching halt, housing isn’t suddenly more affordable. In fact, a recent increase in mortgage rates is pushing...
