by REM Editorial Team | Aug 11, 2025 | News
Home sales are gaining momentum in several Canadian cities as earlier fears of an economic downturn fade, according to RBC assistant chief economist Robert Hogue. However, the rebound hasn’t stabilized prices in markets where affordability is strained and listings...
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 5, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Housing inventory in Calgary reached 6,917 units in July, a level not seen since before the pandemic, as supply in the city’s newer communities comes online. According to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), inventory levels climbed 66 per cent from the same period...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Jul 28, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Unauthorized use of real estate lockboxes is becoming a growing concern, prompting regulators, brokerages, and real estate boards to crack down on agents who allow unsupervised access to homes. Designed to securely store keys and facilitate scheduled showings,...
by Nicole Lechter | Jul 18, 2025 | Guest Columns
Canada’s housing market is stabilizing—but not for long. Home prices in Ontario and B.C. are down 2.9 per cent and 2.4 per cent, respectively, and sales are expected to slip further in 2025. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) forecasts both provinces will...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 17, 2025 | News
Canada’s housing market is on the mend, but not in lockstep. Home resales are climbing nationwide, yet price trends continue to split along regional lines. National resales rose for the third consecutive month in June. However, overall, prices remained lower, with...