by Brad Jones | Jan 22, 2025 | Guest Columns
The housing industry knows this story all too well: prices are soaring and demand (until recently) has been relentless yet projects are stalling. The blame often falls on high land values or developer greed, but the real culprit is clear to anyone in the sector—it’s...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 13, 2025 | Announcements, Boards & Associations
The London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors (LSTAR) board of directors recently announced that Dale Marsh will serve as its chair in 2025. Marsh moved to London in 1994 and trained as a survey technician. He holds an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 10, 2025 | News
In 2023, Ontario dominated Canada’s housing searches. Last year, Alberta cities like Edmonton and Calgary captured attention, with their more affordable housing and lower living costs, reports Zoocasa. This trend shows in Canada’s top five searched cities last year:...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 5, 2024 | News
The Canadian housing market is poised for stability in 2025 as declining interest rates and new lending rules bring buyers back to the market, according to Royal LePage’s Market Survey Forecast. The company predicts the average price of a home in Canada will rise by 6...
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...
