Canadians can expect a vibrant spring real estate market, with home prices rising modestly Key highlights from the national release include: Nationally, home prices increase 2.2% in Q4 as buyers continued to move off the sidelines Greater Toronto Area home prices heated up as demand outstrips supply Greater Montreal Area saw strongest appreciation rate in […]
Home Prices in Niagara/St. Catharines Post Healthy Growth in the Fourth Quarter of 2018
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 […]
