The region continues to attract multi-generational home buyers, who seek to enjoy a high-quality lifestyle at affordable prices NIAGARA/ST.CATHARINES, January 11, 2019 – According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey1 released today, the aggregate home price in the Niagara/St. Catharines region rose 5.7 per cent year-over-year to $419,745 in the fourth quarter of 2018. When broken […]
Royal Lepage Residential Market Update Jan-Aug 2018
Q2 2018 Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Forecast Survey
Expect an Uptick in National Home Prices Next Quarter Following Sluggish First Half of 2018 Greater Toronto Area (GTA) expected to post third quarter price gains after price declines in the second quarter Greater Montreal Area home price appreciation surpasses the national rate for the first time in seven years Greater Vancouver home values forecast […]
Regulatory Environment: Mortgage Policy Developments in Canada (2012-2017)
What is a ‘Luxury Home’ and Why is it Worth it?
Whether you’re interested in purchasing a luxury home or purely curious as to what constitutes a living space as ‘high end, there are a few key things to consider. Royal LePage labels higher-end homes ‘luxury homes’ or ‘Carriage Trade homes’ if they are within the top five percent of the price range for the local […]
Is it time to renovate or move?
As families change, so do their priorities. What was once the perfect home may become obsolete for the group, and a decision needs to be made. Can the current living situation meet our needs through some key renovations? Would our priorities be better solved by selling the house and moving? Below are a few key […]
House Shopping 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Purchasing a House
Buying a home is no small task, as it involves a significant amount of planning and preparation to ensure you’re making the right decision. When starting out, we strongly suggest working alongside a realtor when entering the purchasing process. They take the guess work out of finding homes that fit your specific needs and will […]
Current Market Conditions July 2017
Historical Homes make Great Bed and Breakfasts
Pre-retirement planning
With Canada’s aging population, more and more people are preparing to wind down their career and take their next steps into retirement. While many people dream about golf courses and pursuing forgotten hobbies, without a clear plan retirement can be a bumpy landing. Looking to the future, many Canadians are pre-planning the lifestyle they want […]
