Buying a home is a big investment, both emotionally and financially. Homeowners should enjoy their home for the reason they purchased it, whatever that might be. But they can also protect – and even enhance – the property’s resale value at the same time. Here are four ways to help resale value while reaping the benefits of upgrades and enjoying your home. Keep up with regular...
Buying a new home is an exciting experience, but sometimes things can go wrong. This is why the New Home Warranty for homeowners in Alberta and BC is vital to understand. The New Home Warranty protects new homeowners against defects in materials, labour, and design, and it can help provide peace of mind for those investing in a new home. Whether you’re a new homeowner or a prospective buyer,...
Climate change mitigation and adaptation measures must be integrated into a national housing strategy to improve neighbourhood liveability and housing affordability through to 2027 RE/MAX Canada releases chapter two on climate change, as part of its Unlocking the Future: 5-Year Housing Outlook, in partnership with Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation and Smart Prosperity Institute RE/MAX Canada has...
If you’re like most home sellers, you probably already know that working with a realtor can mean so much during the home selling process. They can make your home sell faster and for quite a bit more, but most importantly, they can make the entire process a bit less stressful. Hiring a realtor to sell the house that’s the perfect fit for you, though, can be challenging. How do you know if...
Find answers to burning real estate questions (submitted by homebuyers and sellers!) in this monthly column. Home sellers have a lot of questions about the selling process. Fortunately, RE/MAX agents have the answers. Consumers recently posted their top real estate questions on Instagram and RE/MAX agents, each affiliated with an independently owned and...
According to a RE/MAX agent and interior design specialist, a home’s color palette can make a significant impact on prospective buyers. Here’s why. Using color throughout a home can be expressive, creative and hold cultural significance. But what happens to that level of personalization when it’s time to sell? According to Jeannie Do, homeowners preparing a property to sell need to...
In line with seasonal trends, home sales increased over 30% month-over-month. As anticipated from the housing data presented so far in 2022, the busy spring season got off to another strong start this year. According to the most recent RE/MAX National Housing Report, March 2022 set report records for highest Median Sales Price ($360,000) and lowest Months Supply of Inventory...
Harsh winter weather can take a toll on a house – especially outside. Here’s how to prepare for warmer days ahead. 3min read Snow is melting, temps are rising, and grass is growing (though the ground still may freeze from time to time). In locales that experience the four seasons, these are a few tell-tale signs that spring is almost...
As announced at the 2022 RE/MAX R4 convention, agent productivity hits a new high for the network – and the entire real estate industry. RE/MAX agents closed more than 2 million total transaction sides last year, a milestone no other real estate brand has ever reached, President and CEO Nick Bailey announced at the rousing Opening General Session of the 2022 RE/MAX R4 Convention...
When purchasing a house, most people need a loan be able to afford the home. These loans are called mortgages. A mortgage is a legal agreement where a bank or other lender loans money and charges interest in exchange for taking the title of the borrower’s property. Upon repayment of the debt, the borrower owns the property. In Canada, to purchase a home, the buyer must first save up a down...