by REM Editorial Team | Sep 24, 2026 | News
Most newcomers who do not yet own a home in Canada intend to buy one, but saving for a down payment and securing stable employment remain major obstacles, according to a new Royal LePage survey. The survey found 76 per cent of newcomers who do not own their primary...
by REM Editorial Team | May 21, 2026 | News
Most Canadians would rather scale back their wedding than be priced out of the housing market, a new Royal LePage survey has found. The poll, conducted by Burson, found 82 per cent of respondents would forgo or significantly cut back a wedding to put money toward a...
by Penelope Graham | Nov 26, 2019 | Guest Columns
That average rent costs are rapidly rising in many of Canada’s largest urban centres isn’t a new narrative. As the cost of ownership housing also steadily increases, more would-be real estate purchasers are lingering in the rental market for longer; in fact, according...
by Jacob Manishevitz | Sep 6, 2019 | Advice for Agents
For many, saving for a down payment is one of the biggest roadblocks to becoming a homeowner. In today’s economic climate, saving money is challenging to say the least. Every month we try to put something away despite our normal expenses and it still seems like there...
