10 Reasons to Move to Lethbridge in 2024
Lethbridge is in the south-central region of Alberta, close to the US border and the Rocky Mountains. Its prime location makes it a central hub for transportation and business in southern Alberta. The city has experienced significant population growth in the past two decades and currently has around 100,000 residents, making it the fourth-largest city […]
As mortgage renewal wave looms, how should brokers prepare?
Real estate lawyer notes standard broker mistakes in closing process Rounding out the panel was Shayle Rothman (pictured, top right), president of RealEstateLawyers.ca. He spoke to common missteps made by brokers in the mortgage process – and said it often begins with not taking the right approach to a client. “Whether you’re a newbie or […]
Westbank Sells Remaining Interest In Zephyr To Crombie REIT
Houses for sale in Ottawa On Monday, Nova Scotia-based Crombie REIT announced that it had reached an agreement with prominent Vancouver-based developer Westbank to acquire the remaining ownership interest in a property the two partners completed in January 2021. The property, known as The Zephyr, consists of 21-storey and 22-storey residential towers with a total […]
How Ford’s 55 km Tunnel Misses The Mark For Ontario’s Future
Houses for sale in Ottawa Premier Doug Ford’s proposal to build a 55 km-long underground highway tunnel raises serious concerns about the future of transportation and urban planning in Ontario. While large-scale infrastructure projects can seem like bold moves, this approach is based on outdated models that prioritize cars over sustainable urban growth. Investing in […]
Federal government releases technical details of its latest mortgage changes
Houses for sale in Ottawa These changes are part of the government’s larger effort to make housing more affordable, giving first-time buyers and those purchasing new homes more options, while also increasing the price limit for homes that qualify for insured mortgages. Tiered insurance structure remains in place as insured mortgage price cap increases As […]
How realtors can help guide these buyers
Houses for sale in Ottawa We know the majority of real estate agents love selling homes because they love architecture or helping and working with people. For many agents, there is nothing more satisfying than helping people find their first home or a new home, and they often wear many hats other than just helping […]
Charming Luxury Awaits At This Little Italy Family Home
Houses for sale in Ottawa In the heart of Toronto’s Little Italy, nestled just steps from the scenic Trinity Bellwoods Park, 146 Beatrice Street — a home that masterfully marries timeless character with modern luxury — is waiting. This fully-renovated home stands proudly on a rare 25-foot-wide lot, serving over 3,600 square feet of meticulously […]
OSFI to eliminate stress test for uninsured mortgage switches starting November 21
Houses for sale in Ottawa What this means for borrowers For borrowers with uninsured mortgages approaching renewal, this change eliminates a significant obstacle. Without the stress test, borrowers will be able to shop around for better rates without the risk of being disqualified, potentially easing the financial strain in a higher-rate environment. “This is all […]
How To Prepare for an Open House
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Kevin Crigger Appointed TRREB Associate CEO, PropTx President
Houses for sale in Ottawa On Friday afternoon, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) announced the appointment of Kevin Crigger to Associate CEO of the organization. Concurrently, Crigger will step into the role of President of PropTx Innovations Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of TRREB and provider of technology services to real […]
OSFI changes mind on stress test for uninsured mortgages at renewal
Article content After rejecting a call by Canada’s Competition Bureau to treat mortgage stress testing equally at renewal, regardless of whether a borrower stays with the same financial institution or switches to a new one, the country’s top banking regulator has had a change of heart. Quinn Watson, manager of communications and parliamentary affairs at […]
B.C. Conservatives, NDP both announce plans to help ease B.C. housing crisis
Houses for sale in Ottawa By Nono Shen and Brieanna Charlebois B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad told a news conference in Surrey that his government would end the multi-year permit delays and would get homes built at the speed and scale needed to address the housing crisis. NDP Leader David Eby went to Cumberland on […]