In 2022, most felt the squeeze brought on by rising inflation and the ever-increasing cost of living. Rising housing expenses are putting pressure on the household budgets of both owners and renters, though one group may be feeling it more than the other. According...
The number of Canadians renting their homes is at an all-time high, according to a new report from RBC. Economists Robert Hogue and Rachel Battaglia looked at information gathered through the 2021 Census. They say five million households rented the home they lived in...
A new study by economist Will Dunning says for those who are able to secure a sufficient down payment, it is more financially beneficial to buy a home in Canada than to rent over the long term, in 91 per cent of cases analyzed. The scenarios assume the owner is able...
The average rent in Canada increased for the third month in a row, rising to $1,752 in July, up 1.8 per cent month over month, according to Rentals.ca’s and Bullpen Research & Consulting’s latest National Rent Report. The average asking rent for all Canadian...
A new platform, Rentify, is an online tool to help property owners and managers improve their ability to screen prospects and identify ideal residents. The company says it uses an artificial intelligence-driven approach that replaces credit checks with a comprehensive...
