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Not unlike the province’s residential market, homes near Quebec’s popular ski hills recorded an increase in sales and price appreciation this year, despite economic uncertainty Housing markets across Quebec have been bucking national trends all year, and the province’s recreational real estate regions are no exception. Driven by steady demand and tight inventory, as well as the steady easing of lending rates, prices and sales volumes recorded year-over-year increases in the first three quarters of the year in most of the province’s most popular ski regions. “Quebec’s recreational markets continued to show steady price growth in 2025. Unlike the mainstream…
Canadians are increasingly turning to domestic recreational properties, and a new report shows the buy-local shift is already lifting housing demand in the country’s ski regions. The median price of a single-family detached home in winter recreational markets in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec increased 3.8 per cent on average in the first nine months of the year to $982,000, according to Royal LePage’s 2025 Winter Recreational Property Report. Royal LePage president Phil Soper said ski destinations are rebounding after sluggish activity in 2024. “Modest interest rate relief and a growing ‘Buy Canadian’ mindset helped reignite demand for slopeside…
Canadian consumer borrowing is suddenly accelerating, and home equity borrowing was no exception. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) borrowing just saw the biggest September growth since 2009. The increase is part of a broader trend that’s pushed annual growth to the highest rate in nearly 13 years. What The Heck Are HELOCs & Is The Growth Good or Bad? Today, we’re strictly looking at HELOCs—a revolving line of credit secured by home equity. There are other equity-based loans to borrow against a home’s value, but they aren’t the same, despite being marketed that…
In some homes, taking just a few steps from the front door brings you right into the bedroom, and that’s part of their charm. With efficient layouts and cozy character, these compact spaces make every inch count. Whether you’re curious about tiny homes and just browsing or considering purchasing one, we’ve rounded up six of the smallest houses for sale that you need to see for yourself. Listed by: ROYAL LEPAGE PRINCE EDWARD REALTY Listed by: ROYAL LEPAGE PRINCE EDWARD REALTY Listed by: ROYAL LEPAGE PRINCE EDWARD REALTY Specs: 1 bed, 1 bath Unique Features: greenhouse, outdoor shed, proximity to Hillsborough…
Nationally, median price of a recreational single-family detached home is forecast to rise 4.0% over the next 12 months, as domestic demand for vacation properties grows Canadians are increasingly opting for winter staycations as ongoing trade tensions with the United States make cross-border travel less attractive. Heightened uncertainty, fluctuating costs, and a more complex border environment are prompting many households to look inward for their winter plans. Combined with lower borrowing costs, domestic winter destinations are looking more appealing to snowy sports lovers this season. According to the 2025 Royal LePage® Winter Recreational Property Report, home prices in Canada’s popular…
Every month, Kate Teves, HR consultant, recruiter and founder of The HR Pro, answers Realtors’ questions about anything and everything related to human resources. Have a question for Kate? Send her an email. Question: What are the risks of AI use in real estate, and what policies should brokerages implement to protect data, ensure compliance, and use AI responsibly? Kate: Artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about tools in the real estate industry, and for good reason. A surge of useful apps that drive productivity and shorten the time a task like a CMA, property description, or managing…
Most Realtors promote their success with simple SOLD graphics, quick captions or short social posts. It is fast but it rarely builds trust. In this episode of Leads Are Sh*t, Andrew Fogliato and Taylor Hack make the case for a different approach. They explain how to turn everyday listings into story-driven case studies that attract higher-quality clients and support long-term brand growth. A case study does more than announce a sale. It shows how the sale happened, why it mattered to the client and how the Realtor guided the process. Fogliato and Hack argue that this type of storytelling can…
Canada’s odd surge in housing starts disappeared as fast as it arrived. CMHC data shows starts plunged by nearly a fifth in October, led by weak condo demand. BMO Capital Markets told investors this was largely expected and unlikely to lift prices. Starts remain historically elevated, and a wave of record completions will hit the market soon. Canadian Housing Starts Plunge 17%, Down 46k Units In A Month Canadian housing starts plunged in October, with the SAAR falling 17% to 232,800 units, according to the CMHC. Despite the drop, activity remains elevated by historical standards—especially if Canada maintains its current…
Each Wednesday, Real Estate Magazine shares insights, experiences and advice from top-performing teams and agents across Canada. If you’d like to contribute or nominate a colleague or team, send us an email. With more than 35 years in real estate, Elizabeth McQueen has built her career on consistency, relationships, and a business-first mindset. From her first sale in 1989 to her current status as one of Canada’s top-producing individual agents, McQueen has stayed true to her independent path — proving that in real estate, discipline and authenticity never go out of style. REM: How did you first get into…
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about 50-year mortgages. Will it improve housing affordability? Can it help first-time buyers? What are the downsides? How does it differ from a 30-year mortgage? How much interest will you pay? With so many questions, Zoocasa decided to crunch the numbers. Using the median single-family home price, we calculated mortgage payments in twenty of the biggest cities in the U.S. to see exactly how a 30-year mortgage and a 50-year mortgage differ. Mortgages were calculated assuming a 6.22% fixed rate with a 20% down payment. By far the largest benefit of a 50-year…