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The Best Places to Retire in Canada, by Province Ontario British Columbia Atlantic Canada The Prairies As the tail-end of the Baby Boomer generation (and Gen Xers after them) approach their retirement years, the question of the best places to retire in Canada is an inevitable dinner-table topic of conversation. On the one hand, the appeal of “aging in place” is clear: allowing retirees to stay in a home and neighbourhood they know and love, close to family, friends and frequented places. However, the reality is that a large house is no longer needed or even wanted by many aging…
Tiles are the unsung heroes of home design, combining durability with style to transform any room. Whether you’re dreaming of a stunning kitchen backsplash, giving your bathroom a facelift, or refreshing your laundry room, choosing the right tile can make all the difference. This guide will help you choose the perfect tile for any space. Choosing the right tile for each room Not all tiles are made equally. Selecting the right tile heavily depends on room usage, moisture levels, and design goals, among other factors. Here’s how to choose the right tile for each space in your home. Bathroom tiles…
Every month, REM is committed to sharing Realtor moves, brokerage conversions and other notable announcements from the industry. Send your news to editor@realestatemagazine.ca with the subject line “The Real Deal” by the 26th of every month to be considered. Unedited photos are also welcome; please ensure they don’t include branding or other graphics. Industry moves Royal LePage celebrates new addition In brokerage news, Royal LePage welcomed its newest addition, Royal LePage Hometown Real Estate, in Alberta. Led by Jean-Luc and Shaylie Lamoureux, the team specializes in residential, recreational, farm, and commercial properties across St. Paul, Elk Point, Bonnyville,…
Calgary’s short-term rental (STR) market has grown steadily over the years, so the City has initiated a two-year study, conducted by the University of Calgary, to assess the regulation of this key market and gain input on it. The study aimed to learn more about this market and how it impacts housing, neighbourhoods, and the city’s economy. The findings, which included input from surveys and public consultations, will be used to guide potential updates to Calgary’s short-term rental regulations. Calgary’s STR market, which includes platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, has been steadily expanding since 2017. As of September 2023, there…
The Vancouver office market is not what it once was. Save for a few notable ones such as Oxford Properties’ sale of 401 W Georgia and 402 Dunsmuir and TD Greystone selling a 20% stake in Telus Garden to Morguard, transactions have been few and far between this past year, making each one that occurs noteworthy. In mid-December, however, Casey Pollard, Senior Vice President at CBRE Vancouver, announced that he had sold the office building at 1190 Melville Street in downtown Vancouver, at the intersection with Bute Street near Coal Harbour, on behalf of Vancouver-based real estate developer Reliance Properties.…
Canadian real estate isn’t getting much of a boost despite lower rates and billions in stimulus. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows the price of a typical home (composite benchmark) slipped lower in December. Despite plunging rates, most provinces saw prices grind lower and all but one remained lower than the record high. Meanwhile, provinces like Ontario are seeing home prices fall further into correction territory. Canadian Real Estate Prices Slipped Lower In Most Provinces Canadian real estate prices generally slipped last month. The benchmark composite fell 0.2% ($1,500) to $705,600 in December. Prices are now down 17.2% (-$146,400)…
Fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a homeowner is exciting and rewarding. For many of us, this dream revolves around owning our forever home. While it’s good to stay focused on your goal, it may be necessary to take smaller steps to reach that goal by looking for a starter home instead. If this is your first home, it’s important to think about what type of house you should look for. Should you save longer to buy your forever home or invest now in a starter home? Here’s a few suggestions that you can consider while making your decisions. Breaking…
The home in Owen Sound will be flipped and sold, with profits going to local charities, source: flippedgreybruce.ca/ You never know when inspiration will strike. Mike Seiler was watching a home renovation show while he and his wife were on holiday when had an idea. With the size of his brokerage, his realtor base and his ties to the community, he wondered: why couldn’t a home be flipped and the proceeds donated to local charities? Indeed, why not? An energetic, excited Seiler, broker/owner of Century 21 In-Studio Realty Inc. in Owen Sound, Ont., got to work. The realtor, who has…
Welcome to Meet the Agent, an ongoing series profiling real estate agents from across Canada. With more than 150,000 agents, brokers, and salespeople working in 75 different boards and associations across the country, we thought it was about time they had a place to properly introduce themselves. If you or someone you know deserves the same chance, email agents@storeys.com to apply.THE DETAILSName: Randa SalibAreas of Focus: Ottawa and surrounding areasPersonal Channels: Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteYears of Experience: 10THE INSIGHTSWhere did you grow up?I grew up in the GTA and moved to Ottawa about 14 years ago.Where do you live…
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Population Grew Fast, But It Was Massively Overstated Canada’s fast-growing population isn’t moving nearly as fast it led people to believe. Due to the difficulty of tracking people leaving the country, the number of remaining immigrants is significantly inflated. The national statistics agency took a crack at estimating the “probability” of people that have left, and believes 1 in 6 immigrants leave within 20 years of arriving. This isn’t a new trend, but one that goes back to the 80s—accidentally compounding and overinflating growth. Continue Reading……