by Noor Gill | Dec 18, 2024 | Sales & Marketing
With lower interest rates, and new mortgage rules in place, you’re likely noticing a surge in interest from first-time homebuyers, particularly among millennials and Gen Z. This demographic is eager to break into the real estate market, yet they often face significant...
by Noor Gill | Dec 3, 2024 | Columnists
The housing affordability crisis is a product of long-standing economic and societal dynamics, deeply influenced by generational behaviors. Baby Boomers, often reluctant to downsize or transition to retirement communities, have indirectly contributed to limited...
by Mark Morris | Nov 29, 2024 | Guest Columns
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) mortgage loan insurance program is a government-backed initiative that allows homebuyers to purchase properties with less than a 20 per cent down payment. Initially designed to help Canadians without significant...
by REM Editorial Team | Nov 14, 2024 | News
Homeownership is becoming a pipe dream for most Canadians, according to a new survey released by Habitat for Humanity Canada. Four in five Canadians now say that buying a home feels like a luxury, while 88 per cent of renters say the goal of owning a home in Canada...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 29, 2024 | News
There has been a stark reduction in homeownership among young Canadians, according to a new survey. Data from a Scotiabank poll released Tuesday shows the number of homeowners aged 18 to 34 plunged by 21 per cent over the past three years—from 47 per cent in 2021 to...
