by REM Editorial Team | Feb 11, 2025 | News
Canada’s homeownership rate is steadily declining, with affordability challenges and supply shortages pushing more people into the rental market. A new report from Re/Max Canada, The Nation of Renters, highlights factors currently shaping the country’s housing...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 15, 2025 | News
Canadians are increasingly committed to homeownership this year, more so than in 2024, a recent survey by Wahi reveals. “The message from many Canadians is clear—they’re going to do what it takes to step onto the property ladder,” said Wahi CEO Benjy Katchen in a...
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...
