by REM Editorial Team | Jun 23, 2025 | News
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) saw a major increase in demand for its commercial products in 2024, playing a pivotal role in supporting housing supply despite broader economic challenges. The organization’s multi-unit mortgage loan insurance products...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 23, 2025 | Announcements, Boards & Associations, News
The Institute for Senior Real Estate Inc., founded by real estate veteran Barry Lebow in 2009, has announced the official launch of a new industry designation: Seniors Real Estate Advisor (SREA). This new recognition sets itself apart by being a designation of...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 20, 2025 | News
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s new estimates on Canada’s housing supply show that a return to 2019 housing affordability levels is possible – but getting there will require a major homebuilding overhaul. According to CMHC, between 430,000 and 480,000 new...
by Courtney Zwicker | Jun 19, 2025 | Featured, News
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said he is less concerned than he was a year ago about the deluge of mortgage holders facing a painful renewal. Following a speech to business leaders in St. John’s, NL, he told reporters on Wednesday that lowering the Bank’s...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 19, 2025 | News
Canada’s home prices slid during this year’s tepid spring market, and a perfect storm of economic conditions continues to weigh on activity. The Teranet-National Bank composite index fell 1.6% from April to May after seasonal adjustments, marking the fifth...
by Courtney Zwicker | Jun 18, 2025 | Legal Issues, News
John William Wade (source: Facebook) Alberta’s real estate regulator has revoked the licence of Calgary agent John William Wade following serious misconduct findings. The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) announced this week that Wade’s licence to trade in...
