by REM Editorial Team | Sep 20, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
The Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) and the Waterloo Region Association of Realtors (WRAR) have taken a decisive step towards amalgamation. Both associations have formalized their intent by signing a letter to explore the merger. In a...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Sep 19, 2023 | News
Just days after Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation warned of a dire housing shortage, the Canadian federal government announced it would remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the construction of new apartment buildings for renters. To build more rental...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 18, 2023 | News
Across Canada’s real estate markets, realtors from coast to coast are preparing for the autumn season with a mix of anticipation and caution. As summer fades, the real estate landscape continues to be shaped by many factors, from economic uncertainty to rising...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 18, 2023 | News
There have been rumblings among realtors that the rising cost of owning a home and increasing mortgage rates could lead to panic selling among a number of homeowners, and a recent survey is shedding light on Canadians’ intentions to sell their properties. More...
by Daniel Foch | Sep 16, 2023 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Once again, sales volume has continued to fall in Canadian real estate — although this time, it was probably to be expected. According to monthly statistics from CREA, national home sales declined 4.1 per cent month-over-month in August, which is...