by Danny Kucharsky | Dec 29, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
Quebec realtors should see a return to a normal market next year with stable prices, sales close to historical norms and no big surprises, forecasts the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB). More stable activity will give buyers and sellers...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 29, 2023 | Announcements, News
As 2023 comes to a close, REM is celebrating its top 10 posts. Take a look at how the year played out in Canadian real estate and what you found most interesting. 10. OREA membership fees expected to surge over 700% after ORWP approval “Following a...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 27, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
A recent survey from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) indicates increasing concern about housing affordability and the cost of living. Things are getting worse and Ontarians want to see bolder action from government. Housing affordability of top...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 21, 2023 | News
Buyer uncertainty and less affordability were two main themes of this year’s housing market, much in part due to the Bank of Canada’s interest rate hikes. Inventory increased to more usual levels across the country but, at the same time, sales slowed down. But, with...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 20, 2023 | Legal Issues, News
Yesterday, the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) announced a settlement to all outstanding and ongoing legal disputes with the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA). RECA’s board of directors has agreed to pay AREA $900,000. A joint public statement...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 19, 2023 | News
With interest rates and inflation rising high over the last few years, Canadians have gone through some tough times — to the point that many are holding their real estate plans, whether buying or selling. Although the Bank of Canada announced its final rate hold of...
