by REM Editorial Team | Jan 15, 2025 | News
Canadians are increasingly committed to homeownership this year, more so than in 2024, a recent survey by Wahi reveals. “The message from many Canadians is clear—they’re going to do what it takes to step onto the property ladder,” said Wahi CEO Benjy Katchen in a...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 15, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Ottawa saw 613 homes sell in December 2024, 7.9 per cent more than the previous year, the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) reports. This was 6.8 per cent below the five-year average and 2.7 per cent below the 10-year average for December. Year-to-date, sales totalled...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 14, 2025 | News
The global public real estate (REITs) market is brimming with opportunity, according to Hazelview Investments’ 2025 Global Public Real Estate Outlook Report. Offering a detailed roadmap for investors, the report emphasizes robust fundamentals and compelling valuations...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 13, 2025 | Announcements, Boards & Associations
The London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors (LSTAR) board of directors recently announced that Dale Marsh will serve as its chair in 2025. Marsh moved to London in 1994 and trained as a survey technician. He holds an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 10, 2025 | News
In 2023, Ontario dominated Canada’s housing searches. Last year, Alberta cities like Edmonton and Calgary captured attention, with their more affordable housing and lower living costs, reports Zoocasa. This trend shows in Canada’s top five searched cities last year:...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Jan 9, 2025 | News
As the real estate industry gets more competitive and the market more restrictive, some brokerages are offering clients reduced, flat-fee commissions or cash-back up front as financial assistance. While not a new business model, amid the National Association of...
