by Susan Doran | Jul 31, 2024 | News
There’s speculation that Canada’s housing market is headed in a direction that will land us in a foul-up similar to much of Europe, with housing prices so out of reach that many people will never be able to afford a home unless they inherit one. In a country like...
by REM Editorial Team | May 30, 2024 | Announcements
Over a dozen developers across the Waterloo region have collaborated to advocate for policies and initiatives to facilitate new home construction across the region. The new Build Urban group represents a collective voice championing efficient land use, responsible...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 28, 2024 | News
Earlier this week, the Government of Ontario released its 2024 provincial budget. The real estate industry weighs in. “(The) 2024 Ontario Budget reaffirms the provincial government’s commitment to investing in building more homes, infrastructure and transit across the...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Feb 20, 2024 | Advice for Agents, News
Canada’s primary rental market is facing major challenges, as large demand continues to outpace available supply. This has weakened affordability and caused record-low rental vacancy rates, as indicated in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s latest Rental...
by Seyfi Tomar | Feb 8, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns, Technology
Smart cities are like modern, high-tech communities. They use digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and lots of data to make life in the city better. Think of them as using smart tech to make everything work smoothly — from running buses on time to making...