by REM Editorial Team | Nov 5, 2021 | News
With an estimated 100 million people currently homeless around the world, the fact there are millions of homes around the world lying empty is even more shocking. To find out which countries are the worst offenders when it comes to leaving properties vacant,...
by Kunal Sawhney | Oct 18, 2021 | Columnists
It’s simple economics – an increase in demand for any commodity results in higher prices. Competing buyers outbid others, sometimes dealing a severe blow to low-income families. But in a competitive market, a rise in demand is often followed by new suppliers entering...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 14, 2021 | Boards & Associations
A new report by the British Columbia Real Estate Association estimates at the peak of market activity in March 2021, 67,000 buyers were searching for homes across B.C. while only 24,000 listings were available. “Put another way, prospective buyers outnumbered sellers...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Sep 15, 2021 | Featured, News
A recent survey by Leger, commissioned by Re/Max Canada, found that 85 per cent of Canadians believe there is currently a housing affordability crisis and 55 per cent of Canadians say that the most important aspect of a national housing strategy is to include more...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 3, 2021 | News
A focus on housing affordability is a key priority in the major party platforms in the lead-up to September’s federal election. But without detailed plans to turn those promises into action that will increase supply, campaign promises will lead to municipal...
