by Jeff Stern | Jun 25, 2018 | Advice for Agents, Featured, Profiles
I don’t show homes to just anyone. In fact, I avoid showing to one particular kind of buyer. They are the buyers who have not taken the step of becoming preapproved to buy a home. Any buyer who has not taken the basic step of getting preapproval from a bank is not...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 12, 2018 | Featured, News
A new CIBC poll says Canadians who own a rental property earn about $2,189/month – 50 per cent more than their monthly costs – and those who rent out space in their home offset their housing costs by 70 per cent. “High housing costs and the growing appetite for...
by REM Editorial Team | May 14, 2018 | News
A study by Genworth Canada says that millennials are now driving the housing market. Canadians remain committed to homeownership and those who own a home have better financial outcomes than those who do not. It says homeowners are far more likely to say they are in...
by Penelope Graham | Jan 31, 2018 | Featured, Guest Columns
The new year is upon us, and with it, a whole new real estate reality. Tougher federal mortgage regulations took full effect on Jan. 1, slashing affordability for new borrowers and contributing to slower selling conditions than the record-breaking activity experienced...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 2, 2018 | News
They might not agree on everything, but when it comes to home ownership being a challenge for younger buyers, Ontarians of all ages concur. A survey conducted by Nanos Research for the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) found that nine-in-10 Ontarians aged 30 to...
