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After more than nine years in the role, and over 15 years in total with the company, STOREYS has learned that Royal LePage Chief Operating Officer Carolyn Cheng is retiring at the end of November.Cheng stepped into the newly created role of COO in May 2016, and over the next near-decade she was tasked with leading the broker and agent services team, and contributing to the profitability and potential of the company through the development of products and services. “This appointment comes on the heels of a period of tremendous growth for the company. The Royal LePage brand is resonating…
British Columbia is a province defined by its mountains, forests, and scenic water views, but the lakes in British Columbia are among its most captivating features. For visitors, they offer once-in-a-lifetime views and activities; for prospective residents, they provide a chance to build a life where every day feels connected to nature. Here are some of the best lakes in BC that should be on your must-see list. Okanagan Lake – Kelowna & Penticton Size: 135 km long, 232m deep Okanagan Lake is one of the largest and most well-known lakes in British Columbia. Its narrow stretches of water wind…
As pressure from the public and real estate community mounts on Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) to take action in the iPro Realty. Ltd. fiasco, the industry watchdog has frozen the defunct brokerage’s account and undertaken an independent audit. RECO’s board announced Monday it had ordered an immediate freeze on iPro accounts, to “safeguard funds and secure business operations,” it said, while an independent audit into the matter by legal firm Dentons Canada LLP will begin immediately, according to a statement. Demands for action are getting louder after Ontario’s real estate regulator said last week that iPro Realty co-founders Rui…
In the heart of Alberta’s Kneehill County, just an hour from Calgary and YYC International Airport, a rare 160-acre estate blends architectural refinement with the quiet serenity of prairie living. Designed for multigenerational living, a boutique retreat, or as a private rural residence, 240046 284, Rural Kneehill County offers a scale and versatility seldom seen on the market.The 13,000+ sq. ft stone-clad main residence is a study in craftsmanship, from its rich cherry oak mouldings and custom cabinetry through to the Cheryl Wagner gold hardware. Crestron smart technology, soaring ceilings, and seven gas-lit wood-burning fireplaces create a home that is…
Left to right: Luiz Lameiras, Paula Lameiras, Bob Best, Rhonda Best, Gary Hibbert, Darlene Hibbert. Royal LePage is expanding in Ontario with the addition of Our Neighbourhood Realty. The brokerage, formerly independent, is led by Rhonda and Bob Best, along with co-owners Luiz and Paula Lameiras and Gary and Darlene Hibbert. It has more than 140 sales representatives. “We are thrilled to announce this exciting milestone in our journey,” said Rhonda Best. “By aligning with Royal LePage, we are setting the stage for the next chapter of growth for our brokerage, our agents, and our clients. Together, we will continue…
‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ is a maxim that represents the antithesis of Murtaza Haider’s feelings on Canadian homebuilding. The system is most certainly broken, and it’s high time we find new ways to fix it, expresses Haider, who was appointed Executive Director of the University of Alberta’s new Cities Institute earlier this year. “The challenge we face is that, despite our best intentions since the 1970s, we have not been able to increase the rate, scale, scope, and frequency of housing construction in Canada,” he explains, also pointing out that Canada’s population has jumped from 20 million…
Canadian mortgage borrowing is improving, but don’t mistake it for a rebound. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows household mortgage credit grew in June—marking the third consecutive month of acceleration. Growth is slow and steady, but it still resembles a recession more than a recovery. Canadian Mortgage Debt Hits $2.3 Trillion, But A Recovery Still Far Away Canadian household mortgage debt in trillions of dollars. Source: Bank of Canada; Better Dwelling. Canadian debt grew faster than last year, but it was still uncharacteristically slow. Households added 0.55% (+$12.45 billion) in mortgage debt to push the outstanding balance to $2.30 trillion…
When people think of Canada’s priciest real estate, Toronto and Vancouver inevitably steal the spotlight. And with good reason: according to Henley & Partners’ World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2025, Toronto is home to over 108,000 millionaires, while Vancouver counts more than 46,000. These numbers cement both cities as global hubs of wealth. But here’s the twist: sky-high prices aren’t contained to the metropolitan borders. Wealth, and the steep housing costs that follow, have spread well beyond the big cities. Zoocasa analyzed housing data across British Columbia and Ontario, and the findings reveal that many suburban and small-town markets are keeping…
Engel & Völkers has launched a new real estate office in Calgary’s Marda Loop district. The brokerage is led by Chynna Winter, who serves as CEO and license partner. Winter joined Engel & Völkers in 2018. With more than three decades in Calgary’s business community, she previously held executive roles in the oil and gas and legal sectors. Her team will support buyers and sellers in Calgary as well as across Southern and Central Alberta. There are 14 team members, with one private office advisor. “Alberta is a market of opportunity and Engel & Völkers Calgary is strategically positioning itself…
Calgary’s summer real estate market in 2025 has settled into a more balanced phase, creating fresh opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. While inventory has increased and sales activity moderated, creating more opportunities for buyers, these shifts have unveiled distinct pockets of strength across the city. Detached homes and well-positioned condos in key neighbourhoods continue to demonstrate price stability and strong buyer interest, offering sellers confidence as we move into fall. Jesse Davies of Century 21 notes that, “For buyers, this evolving market opens doors to well-priced entry points in vibrant neighbourhoods with promising rental demand or growing amenities.” He…