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Each Wednesday, Real Estate Magazine shares insights, experiences and advice from top-performing agents across Canada. If you’d like to contribute or nominate a colleague or team, send us an email. Editor’s note: The following interview was originally published in a REM special edition print magazine released Oct. 7 at the Re/Max Activate conference.   Steven Liambas of Re/Max Noblecorp Real Estate has built a solid luxury business in the Toronto area, based on innovative marketing tactics, personal touchpoints with clients and keeping on the cutting edge of technology and tools. In this interview, he shares the strategies that have helped…

Canadians will soon answer an age-old question—if home values are inflated to facilitate mortgage leverage, will regulators actually do anything? Canadian lenders are increasingly using blanket appraisals, treating pre-construction contract prices as market value to maximize leverage and close new home purchases. The move shifts risk from developers to buyers—especially those who bought at peak, now holding loans well above the asset’s value.  No need to alert Canada’s bank regulator—they’ve already acknowledged the issue, mostly to dismiss it. Either they don’t grasp the scale of the problem, or they’re quietly praying for the problem to go away. Or maybe preying—depending…

Are you spending more to drive than to live? As rent prices in major cities fall, some Americans may now pay more in monthly car payments than in housing costs. According to Experian, the average new car payment is $749; however, accounting for gas and insurance pushes the monthly ownership costs of a car to over $1,000.  Yet young car buyers are still drawn to new vehicles. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Americans aged 18-34 bought 1.1 million new cars, accounting for 9.9% of vehicle registrations in that age group.  Those opting for a used car will get some…

Toronto’s One Bloor West is moving forward after years of development turmoil and has already reached a significant milestone that signals a new chapter for high-rise development in Canada.  It became Canada’s first supertall tower in June when it surpassed 300 metres, the benchmark for achieving “supertall” building status. Jim Richie, president and CEO of the building’s developer Tridel, has said One Bloor West marks “a pivotal moment not just for Toronto, but all of Canada.”  “We are moving into a new era of development, marked by a level of ambition and engineering excellence not previously seen before,” he said…

Transit-oriented developments (TODs) have emerged as one of the most durable and attractive real estate strategies in both residential and mixed-use markets. These developments cluster housing, retail, office, and community amenities around major transit infrastructure, including subways, light rail, commuter rail, or bus rapid transit, creating high-density nodes of urban activity. Transit-oriented developments (TOD) are not new. However, while their benefits in terms of convenience and increased property values are well recognized, their role in shaping resilient returns is becoming more evident. By minimizing investor risk, TODs can deliver returns that hold up through both cyclical downturns and long-term structural…

There was a time when Realtor meant something. It conjured images of polished professionals, steady hands on the tiller, people guided by ethics, not ego.  Today, the word feels less like a badge of honour and more like a brand you’d whisper about at a cocktail party before someone asks, “Oh, are you one of those?”   A shared word with split reputations   Canada’s real estate professionals use the word Realtor by permission. It is not ours. The trademark is co-owned by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States.…

The Dominican Republic has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for both tourism and investment in the Caribbean. One of its most popular regions is Punta Cana, a premier hub of natural beauty, cultural vitality, and economic growth. Known for its world-class beaches, dynamic lifestyle offerings, and strong investor incentives, Punta Cana has positioned itself as a leading choice for those seeking both leisure and long-term wealth creation. Within this thriving market, Poseidonia Residences by Aston, located in the exclusive Cana Bay community, offers a distinct blend of luxury living, architectural elegance, and robust investment potential. Punta Cana:…

Canada’s central bank is running out of excuses. Headline inflation surged in September, according to Statistics Canada’s (StatCan) latest Consumer Price Index (CPI). Rising headline inflation is certainly a concern, but it was dwarfed by what the agency omitted: the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) preferred core inflation metrics. The BoC recently floated the idea of abandoning them when the data failed to align with its messaging. Now with virtually all quantitative measures of inflation in conflict with the central bank’s narrative, it’s unclear what—if anything—is guiding Canadian monetary policy.   Canadian Headline Inflation Surges After Weaning Gas Influence Source: StatCan. Canadian…

If you’ve ever imagined living just minutes away from your favourite major league baseball team’s home stadium, where catching a game isn’t a once-in-a-while event but a regular part of your routine, then you’re in the right place. From rent to home prices, we’ve broken down the cost of living in every MLB city so you can see what it really means to call one of these cities your home. The Most Expensive MLB Cities It’s no surprise that San Francisco, California, home to the San Francisco Giants, ranks as the most expensive MLB city to live in, both in…

A new report commissioned by the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) paints a bleak picture of household finances and housing affordability in the capital city. Nearly two-thirds of residents say they are concerned about losing their home or rental unit if their financial situation suddenly changes, while four in five are concerned about the overall state of housing in Ottawa today, according to a survey of 1,000 city locals conducted in September by Abacus Data. “When six in ten residents worry about losing their home if their financial situation changes, it’s a clear sign that we must do more to…