In recent months, the consensus has been that the Canadian real estate market may have reached its peak. Some markets continue to enjoy record-breaking gains. Still, the broad-based trends spotlight a crucial development: the sector may be returning to some semblance of normalcy during these uncertain times. Will this finally give young Canadians hope that they can attain the dream of home...
This month's Realty Insights newsletter hit mailboxes today! The home gym tips were too good not to share. Use Things Around Your Home as Your "Home Gym". As our homes, once again, become the center of our activity, health officials remind us to stay active, and continue to enjoy the outdoors even as the weather shifts. Regular exercise or activity can have a major impact on mental and emotional...
Purchasing a home is one of the most stressful processes to go through as there are many moving parts. Today we want to look at an overview of the entire home buying process. There are many individuals that make up the home-buying process. We are going to start with your mortgage broker. A mortgage broker will work with you to get pre-approved as well as guide you through incentives like the first-time...
For the 12th straight year, RE/MAX ranks as the No. 1 real estate franchise brand in the annual Franchise Times Top 200 list, based on global sales. The honor reinforces the enduring quality behind the RE/MAX brand name. Coming in at No. 16, RE/MAX joins household names such as McDonald’s, 7-Eleven and Taco Bell at the top of the widely respected list. “This recognition reflects...
Treat Accessibly joins forces with RE/MAX and Home Depot Canada for third year, to encourage Canadians to adopt accessible and safe trick-or-treating practices Recent survey says close to 80 per cent of parents with kids ages three to nine years are seeking a safer trick-or-treating option this HalloweenIn a COVID-19 recovery-focused Canada, the accessible trick-or-treating movement...
The strength of the Canadian real estate market has continued to prove itself time and time again during the pandemic. While we’re not out of the woods yet, we are expecting continued growth for the duration of 2020, with an active market for the foreseeable future and balanced conditions at the national level into 2021. This is great news for Canadians. So why all the fear mongering by the...
Buying a home is a big investment and a huge commitment, but most homeowners will attest that the pay-off is worth the pains and strains of making those regular mortgage payments. Most people focus on their mortgage interest rate as a way of saving money (or at least, ensuring more of it goes toward your principal), but there are other ways to decrease the amount paid in interest. One way is to pay your...
First of all, what is manifestation? While at first glance it may sound a little cooky, it’s actually very simple and very effective. Basically, it’s the concept that you can bring whatever you want into your life by thinking positively. Crazy, right? It’s actually a law! The law of attraction, stating that all the good you put into the universe will come back to you in some way or another. This idea...
Years ago, you would most likely be laughed at if you asked for a toilet lock at the hardware store, or if you wanted to hire a professional babyproofer for your home. These days there is every contraption available that you can think of to help keep your toddler safe. Of course we still need to watch them with our super human hawk-eye abilities, but to make our lives a bit easier, and to keep our...
Every Wednesday evening, you can enjoy an outdoor yoga class held beside Poplar Grove Winery overlooking the vineyards, Okanagan lake and the sunset. This class is great for everyone who would like to feel the joy of simply moving their bodies and getting a full body stretch. Give your mind, body, and soul some love with a gorgeous view and a glass of Pinot Gris! Offered every...