by Aly Damji | Sep 23, 2024 | Guest Columns
Canada’s post-secondary education system is globally recognized, attracting students from around the world. However, a severe shortage of student housing threatens this success, posing a broader socioeconomic challenge that demands urgent action. The Canadian...
by The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast | Sep 20, 2024 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
There’s an interesting pattern emerging in Canadian real estate: ever since the Bank of Canada’s first rate cut, home sales have increased as buyers get improved affordability, though still well below the long-term average. Price recovery is still yet to be found, and...
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 29, 2024 | News
Despite ongoing housing affordability issues across Canada, younger generations remain optimistic about homeownership as a valuable long-term investment. A recent survey by Royal LePage reveals that 84 per cent of Canadians aged 18 to 38 (the “next generation” of...
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 28, 2024 | News
Despite a challenging housing market and affordability issues nationwide, many (38 per cent) of Canada’s prospective first-time buyers under 30 are prioritizing homeownership over other life milestones, like weddings, a recent survey from RBC company, Houseful, shows....
by Jamie Squires | Aug 19, 2024 | Guest Columns
As real estate professionals, we’re well aware of the challenges facing today’s housing market, especially for younger buyers. Millennials and Gen Z are finding it increasingly difficult to break into the market due to soaring property prices, high interest...