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Finding the right home is one of the most exciting and significant decisions you’ll ever make. While there are countless online resources and tools available to help you research neighbourhoods, compare listings, and set your budget, there’s no substitute for the expertise of a licensed real estate professional. A REALTOR®1 does more than show you homes. They act as your trusted advisor throughout the entire buying journey, from the first conversation about your goals to the moment you pick up the keys. By getting to know your needs, lifestyle, and budget, they can help you uncover opportunities you might otherwise…

With over 35 years of experience in organized real estate under her belt, Prince Edward Island Real Estate Association (PEIREA) executive officer Peggy Donovan still remembers being “the young kid on the block” at meetings.  “Now I’m the grandmother,” says Donovan, who recently turned 60 and confesses to having “five towers of notebooks” in lieu of a digital planner. Being a top dog, she also readily admits that she’s “never sold a stick of real estate” in her life.    Don’t let any of that mislead you. A veteran in an industry where women still tend to be underrepresented in top-level…

Think of Prince Edward County and rolling pastures, lush meadows, and picture-perfect natural beauty quickly comes to mind. Think of a home there, and the historic one located at 1164 Danforth Road is the ideal fit. The three-bedroom, four-bathroom home in the small community of Hillier lends itself flawlessly to the locale. From the outset, you’re greeted with a board-and batten-siding that offers a graceful introduction, set behind a stacked stone fence. A tidy porch brings you to the front door.Inside, the interior is bright, spacious, and open. It has picture windows that help to seam the indoors and out.…

Canada’s housing narrative flipped from shortage to surplus faster than you can say “speculative bubble.” Desjardins economist Kari Norman notes that new housing starts fell sharply last month, while new homebuilding permits hit a record—demonstrating red tape isn’t the problem. Meanwhile, the number of newly completed but unsold homes is the highest in a generation. Norman asks a question policymakers refuse to ask: Will Canada be able to absorb the supply?  Canadian New Home Starts Fall, But Permits Show Red Tape Isn’t The Issue Residential building permits surged to nearly 350,000 units in August, a new record high. The volume…

For Canadian homeowners and buyers, the question of whether to go fixed or variable is a familiar one. Yet in 2025, the decision looks different from how it has in years past. Fixed and variable mortgage rates are nearly identical, hovering around 3.94% versus 3.95%, a convergence that almost never happens. Normally, fixed rates carry a premium to reflect future uncertainty, while variable rates are priced lower to entice borrowers willing to take on economic and market risks. Here’s what this means for Canadian buyers and homeowners right now.  Why Fixed and Variable Rates Are Nearly the Same The narrowing…

For most Canadians, a home is not merely a physical structure; it is the cornerstone of their lives. It is where they raise their families and build their futures. Homes represent significant financial investments and often form the bedrock of retirement plans. Owning a home is stability, security, and a sense of belonging.   In recent years, rapid price fluctuations, bidding wars, and rising interest rates have caused stress on buyers and sellers, reshaping the real estate market. As Canadians now grapple with an affordability crisis, they want and deserve transparency in protecting their most important financial asset: their home.   Professional…

The Laurels is a new master-planned community in Milton, designed by Mattamy Homes to harmonize urban vibrancy with suburban comfort. Bordering Milton’s Natural Heritage System, it offers direct access to green spaces while remaining minutes from modern conveniences. The location places residents at the heart of one of the Greater Toronto Area’s fastest-growing towns, in a diverse hub known for innovation, inclusivity, and quality of life. Surroundings and Lifestyle The Laurels extends the experience of living alongside Milton’s Natural Heritage System into a community that balances green space with urban convenience. Conservation areas such as Kelso, Rattlesnake Point, and Sunny…

Toronto-based RioCan REIT (TSX: REI.UN) has reached an agreement that would see the retail-focused real estate investment trust secure complete ownership in the Georgian Mall in Barrie and Oakville Place in Oakville, according to court documents. The transaction is pending approval from the Ontario Superior Court.In 2015, the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) and RioCan formed a joint venture that saw HBC contribute 10 properties — five it owned via freehold (inclusive of the land) and five it owned via leasehold (not inclusive of the land) — and RioCan contribute 50% ownership stakes in the Georgian Mall and Oakville Place. This…

Buttonwood Property Management And Rental Services Is Pleased To Offer A One Bedroom One Bathroom Condo For Rent Located At 33 Helendale Avenue Toronto Ontario M4R 0A4   1 Br 1 Ba Condo Unit In The Heart Of Yonge & Eglinton For Rent. Great Location And Steps Away From: Public Transit Parks Shops Restaurants   Great Neighbourhood – Near 100 Walk, Transit And Bike Score!   Modern Functional Condo With Bright Floor-To-Ceiling Windows, Beautiful Floors And Fixtures. Condo Offers An Open Concept Living Space.   Dir/Cross St: Yonge St / Eglinton Ave W Municipality: Toronto C03 Community: Yonge-Eglinton Possession Date:…

For the most part, living in Canada feels the same as the U.S., just with a slightly different flavor. For instance, spelling flavor as “flavour”. But if you’re only visiting for a short time, you probably won’t feel much of a difference.  Most of the same chain restaurants exist, tipping culture is just as prevalent, and small talk is everywhere. Of course, there are some obvious differences. Grocery packaging includes English and French logos, healthcare is universal, the “washroom” means bathroom, and there’s a friendly “eh” tacked onto the end of sentences.  By the time I moved to Canada, I’d…