by REM Editorial Team | Sep 20, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
On Monday, the federal government announced changes to mortgage rules to help more qualified buyers access mortgages and become homeowners. The changes, taking effect this year on December 15, include allowing 30-year amortizations for first-time buyers and for newly...
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 27, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
Results from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) 2024 Q2 Housing Market Index (HMI) showed even worse builder sentiment than the previous quarter across key Canadian regions. CHBA reports that new home sales figures indicate housing starts activity won’t...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Apr 18, 2024 | News
On April 12, the federal government announced its new housing plan. The plan will be supported by investments from Budget 2024, announced Tuesday. “Canada can and will solve the housing crisis, and we’re going to do it by getting every home builder,...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 16, 2024 | News
On Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced several housing affordability measures intended to help Canadians buy their first homes and help current homeowners afford what they have. Affording a down payment ...
by Jeremy Godenzi | Apr 1, 2024 | Guest Columns, Technology
With rising concerns about global warming, carbon footprints and dwindling natural resources, energy efficiency and sustainability have become top priorities in nearly every modern industry, and residential construction is certainly no exception. However, many modern...
