Walkable Neighbourhoods and Canada’s Housing Crisis.

As Canada continues to grapple with a housing crisis rooted in a persistent inventory shortage, RE/MAX Canada explores possible solutions through the idea of walkable neighbourhoods. Thus far, the National Housing Strategy announced in 2017 has succeeded in creating and repairing 213,733 units. In comparison, Canada’s population grew by more than one million in 2022. With demand perpetually…

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Quick introduction to the new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA).

The Government has confirmed that as of April 1, 2023, financial institutions will have the ability to start offering the new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA). Under this program, prospective first-time home buyers will have the ability to save $40,000 on a tax-free basis and, like a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), contributions will be tax…

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RE/MAX 2023, Canadian Real Estate Industry Trends Report

Amid a fluctuating economic environment, RE/MAX Canada examined how key economic and transactional trends are likely to impact Canadian homebuyers and sellers, the real estate industry and the broader economy in 2023. Among those who may be interested in buying/selling in 2023, the housing market moderating and regaining balance is the greatest cause for optimism.…

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Climate Change: Canada Real Estate Outlook to 2027.

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…

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ASK A RE/MAX AGENT! “HOW DO I SET AN ASKING PRICE FOR MY HOME?” & MORE.

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 operated RE/MAX brokerage, answered!…

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