April 2019

First Time Homebuyers Catch a Break

Posted on Apr 29, 2019

First Time Homebuyers Catch a Break With Slowing Home Price Growth

We have some good news and we have some bad news, prospective homebuyers in Canada.

First, the bad news: According to the latest Royal LePage House Price Survey, home price growth in many of Canada’s real estate markets is slowing. This means, if you’re looking to buy a home, its valu...

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First Time Homebuyers in Canada Expect a Gift From Family or Friends 

Posted on Apr 25, 2019


1 in 10 first-time homebuyers in Canada expect a $100,000 gift from family or friends, study finds.

A new study reports that about 10 percent of first-time homebuyers in Canada are expecting to receive a financial gift of $100,000 or more to help with the purchase of real estate.

In Ontario, this number is slightly higher at 13 percent, according to...

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Be Prepared For What's Coming In 2019

Posted on Apr 02, 2019


As a result of recent announcements by the Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments, change is coming to the real estate industry and real estate agents and their clients must be prepared in order to adapt and succeed in the coming year. Here are 5 things to know.

1. New Federal assistance for qualified first time buyers.


The Federal government...

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