We will get the full story on July housing in Canada when the Canadian Real Estate Association releases its July data in the next few days, but local real estate boards have reported a robust July market. Even in Calgary, year-over-year sales have jumped by double digits. Sales in Montreal were up more than 45%…
It’s the season of the long hike, the slow beach stroll, the idle time when you can finally just talk and think for at least a little while. Even though vacations look a lot different this summer, there are ways to escape our new daily routines. No time like the present, then, to put a…
Square footage determines how big a home is, but painting, furnishings and decorating can affect how big a home feels. Looking to make a small space feel bigger? A few simple cosmetic changes can help. Consider these four ways to make any small space in your home appear more, well, spacious. 1. Incorporate mirrors Create the…
Canadian Real Estate Market Sentiment 56 per cent of Canadians who are planning to engage in the real estate market say they expect to do so within less than a year Almost half (44 per cent) of Canadians believe that the real estate market will bounce back to the strength it was before COVID-19 by…
Canadian real estate has been a tough nut to crack for some homebuyers, and those with less than 20 per cent as a down payment now face another challenge, with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s (CMHC) tighter qualification rules for borrowers of high-ratio mortgages. This move is in response to the global pandemic that has left many…
At 103, Julia Hawkins might have fallen short of the record-setting 100-meter dash she completed two years ago, but she is still living up to her nickname the “Hurricane.” At the 2019 Senior Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Hawkins won gold medals in both the 50-meter dash and the 100-meter dash in the women’s 100-plus…
RE/MAX Canada releases insights in key global markets amidst the COVID-19 crisis Canadian Real Estate Market Sentiment 56 per cent of Canadians who are planning to engage in the real estate market say they expect to do so within less than a year Almost half (44 per cent) of Canadians believe that the real estate…
As Canada starts to experience a flattening of the COVID-19 curve, we’ve already seen businesses start to reopen their doors and life resume to some semblance of normalcy. Here in Ontario, retail outlets offering curb-side pick-up, hardware stores, garden centres and provincial parks are among the newest places given the green light to open alongside…
During pandemic times, as we all tighten our belts even further, it’s important to ensure your financial house is in order. That includes everything from money-saving tips — whether you’re shopping for food or fashion — to choosing the right stocks for your portfolio. Of course, when it comes to your literal house, three older…
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With social distancing advisories and non-essential business closures in place, many people – some realtors included – are scrutinizing whether real estate is an essential service as it has been classified in many regions across Canada and the US. Those who argue against the essential classification are coming from a good place, with hopes that more-stringent lockdowns…
Since early March, the Vancouver Park Board has been working hard to respond to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic to communities across the city. Via this message we would like to share with you a message from your Commissioners and highlights of our response across both our recreation and parks system. Our Commissioners and…
Local pride will be more important than ever in restoring liveability While Canadians from coast to coast to coast isolate themselves from the many local enjoyments they derived from their neighbourhoods prior to COVID-19, their genuine love for their local community offers many glimmers of hope in the months ahead. In its latest report, RE/MAX…
Whenever you leave your home — whether it’s for a fall vacation, the school run, or a just a long day at Costco — you want everything to be in its place when you get back. Protect yourself from theft with these do’s and don’ts of home security. DO: Lock It Down Sure, it’s home-security common…
As Covid-19 sweeps its way through our cities and neighbourhoods, we’ve also seen acts of kindness emerge in its wake. From cities and countries pulling together to weather the economic storms ahead, to online communities offering support for individuals, families, students, homeowners, renters, business owners, employees, those looking for work, and those trying to manage…
Keeping Mental & Physical Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic Going the social distance March 19, 2020Diane McIntosh, member of the TELUS team Hi team, Foolishly, I ventured to Costco today. My house-bound mother needed her favorite Kirkland groceries. She’s a healthy 78-year old, but being in a high-risk group, if she were to get ill,…
The view at the moment about 22,000 miles into space, would be similar to what you see here — two nearly equal slices cut straight down the middle, one light, one dark.Credit…NASA Bees buzzing, flowers blooming and birds singing are some telltale signs that spring is upon us. But do you ever wonder what the…
Mark your calendars – on Sunday, March 8th our clocks spring ahead! The change of one hour can ultimately impact our chronobiological rhythms that influence sleep quality and duration. Light suppresses the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that regulates our circadian rhythm, which can subsequently impact biological processes like hormone production and cell regeneration. Included below are tips to minimize the impacts of…
More photos of Fairview from the past.
It took about six years of annual asset reviews with my financial planner, Joe Mackey, to confront a big question. After I spent my entire adult life trying to save enough to quit working by 65, Mr. Mackey wanted to know what my rush was. “Do you even think you’ll want to retire?” I’m a…