by REM Editorial Team | Aug 21, 2023 | News
The dichotomy between housing starts and sales is raising questions about the future of affordability in the housing sector, according to a recent report from Marc Desormeaux, principal economist at Desjardins. In July 2023, Canadian housing starts experienced a...
by Connie Adair | Aug 14, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Sales & Marketing
It pays to have an outstanding website, respond to emails promptly, and answer the phone. Just ask Realtor John Ryan, who represented the buyers of a $40 million ($39.5 million sale prices and $2.186 million in associated taxes) luxury real estate deal in Whistler,...
by Cindy Freiman | Aug 10, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Sales & Marketing
Affordability has been a major concern for many potential homebuyers this year thanks to rising interest rates, high inflation and housing supply issues. Fortunately, several savings accounts, incentives and rebate programs are available to help them save for a down...
by Ted Greenhough | Aug 9, 2023 | Columnists
We all overprice a listing, occasionally. After all, this real estate thing is an inexact science. When (and not if) it happens to you, it’s crucial that you own it, and not use one of these excuses: You’re too busy (chasing after new business rather than...
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 3, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
Home prices in Metro Vancouver continued to rise across all property types in July, according to new data from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). Residential home sales soared to 2,455 in July 2023, representing a 28.9 per cent year-over-year...
