by Canadian Real Estate Association | Jun 23, 2026 | Sponsored
More than 8 million Canadians are now 65 or older, roughly one in five people in this country. By the mid-2030s, that number is projected to reach one in four. The Baby Boomer generation, the largest demographic cohort in Canadian history, is moving through its most...
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 29, 2025 | News
Toronto-based Vivien Sharon has launched an online resource dedicated to helping seniors and their families navigate the complexities of downsizing and estate planning. A broker with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Sharon has launched SeniorsMatter.ca, aimed at...
by REM Editorial Team | May 28, 2025 | News
In the past, the golden years often came with a smaller home, a paid-off mortgage and the comfort of a simpler life. But those expectations no longer hold true for many Canadians approaching retirement, according to a new Royal LePage survey. Nearly half of Canadians...
by Nina Doiron | Nov 15, 2024 | Columnists
Photo courtesy Nina Dorion The process of selling a home is challenging for most people, but for seniors, it can feel particularly overwhelming. For many, a house is more than a property; it’s a lifetime of memories, a place where they’ve raised families, celebrated...
