by Courtney Zwicker | Apr 15, 2026 | News
A wave of downsizing may be building in Canada’s housing market as the population ages, but new research from Remax Canada suggests the shift will be gradual, with many older homeowners staying put due to a lack of suitable options. The impacts could be far-reaching,...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 25, 2025 | News
Young Canadians are feeling intense pressure to buy a home—on par with societal expectations around marriage and starting a family—according to a new national survey from real estate platform Wahi. Wahi’s 2025 Homebuying Pressure Point Survey, conducted among Angus...
by Kelley Skar | Jun 25, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Columnists
I have seriously considered this question over the last six months. My conclusion just came to me over the last few weeks when I realized my kids, who will be 17 in a couple of months, could be looking to buy their first home in the next five to 10 years. You see, my...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 25, 2025 | News
Forget fancy tech gadgets or ultra-modern interiors—what Canadians really want in their dream homes in 2025 is simple: a great backyard. According to Wahi’s 2025 What Homeseekers Want survey, conducted with Angus Reid, 81 per cent of Canadians say a backyard is...
by REM Editorial Team | Feb 25, 2025 | News
As Ontario’s provincial election approaches, it’s no surprise that housing affordability and supply have emerged as leading concerns for voters. A new survey from Royal LePage reveals 69 per cent of Ontario adults say a party or candidate’s stance on...