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Up to $50K off: Why agents should be talking about the new GST rebate

Up to $50K off: Why agents should be talking about the new GST rebate

by Courtney Zwicker | Mar 23, 2026 | News, Sales & Marketing

The federal government is betting a targeted tax break for first-time buyers will help jumpstart homebuying activity in Canada, a move that could help spur transactions in one of the slowest markets in memory for many parts of the country. Bill C-4, passed earlier...

Young Canadians’ mortgage balances are shrinking, but why?

Young Canadians’ mortgage balances are shrinking, but why?

by REM Editorial Team | Jul 30, 2025 | News

For many, homeownership in Canada remains unattainable due to high prices and elevated mortgage rates, so how is it possible that the average mortgage balance is on a downward trajectory for young families? According to TD Bank economist Maria Solovieva, one trend...