Today is the big day! Halloween is upon us, one of the most exciting days of the year for many kids (and those of us who are kids at heart). For homeowners too, it can be a great way to show off your …
The Lighthouse: Laid-Back Luxury on the East Coast
The building of “The Lighthouse” eighteen years ago was a labour of both love and necessity. Property sellers Donna & Gordon custom-designed the home to seamlessly blend into the nautical style of…
This is What A $500k House Looks Like Across The Country [Gallery]
As of September 2016, the average price of a home in Canada is approximately $479,000. Despite this, the actual size and relative value across the country varies dramatically. So, we thought it would …
Seven Things You Need to Know in Real Estate (October 15-22, 2016)
1. Mortgage Rules Take Effect New rules aimed at making it harder to get a mortgage take effect this week, a move that is bound to have an impact on demand for homes in Canada. Earlier this month, Ott…
The Most Luxurious Airbnb Listings From Across Canada [Gallery]
The hotel industry could be in for a world of hurt as Airbnb continues to grow and disrupt their market share. For most of us, this type of business makes a lot sense for both the owner and vacationer…
Canada’s New Mortgage Rules – A Case of Unintended Consequences
On Monday, October 3rd the Canadian Federal Government released new mortgage and housing rules. These new rules have come as a shock not only to many prospective buyers, but also to many lenders. So, …
Vancouver’s Foreign Buyer Tax is Motivated by Practicality, Not Racism. Just Ask China!
There are rumblings that the recent 15 per cent foreign buyer tax implemented by the British Columbia government is nothing more than a repackaged version of the deplorable, historical ‘Chinese Head T…
Unique Houses That You Need To See To Believe
Most of us have a pretty good idea in our heads of what a house should look like. They usually follow the same conventions using similar materials, designs and layouts. However some of the unique hou…
Five Things You Need To Know in Real Estate (October 1-7, 2016)
1. Morneau emerges from his deep dive with a treasure trove of new rules On Monday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced a major shakeup of Canada’s mortgage and foreign-ownership rules for …
The Five Things You Need To Know in Real Estate (September 24 – Oct 1, 2016)
1.Talkin’ ‘bout interest rates, talkin’ ‘bout mortgages Canada’s top banking watchdog said it would require mortgage insurers to hold bigger capital cushions for home loans taken out when housing mark…