Competition Bureau Reaches Landmark Settlement with Quebec Real Estate Association Over Data Restrictions
The Competition Bureau has successfully reached a formal settlement with the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) and its subsidiary, Société Centris, bringing to a close a multi-year…
Seller Desperation Peaks as Over 20% of Properties See Price Cuts in the October Housing Market Update
Seller desperation has officially hit a recent peak across the United States housing market, opening up a major window of opportunity for prospective buyers and real estate investors alike. According…
CREA Cuts 2026 Sales Forecast by Over 18,000 as Buyers Face Shifting Market Realities
Sellers pinning their hopes on a robust autumn market have been handed a stark reality check following the latest downward revisions from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Amid lingering…
Navigating Home Equity, Family Housing, and Property Management: Insights From the Real Estate Rookie Podcast
Pulling equity out of a residential property to fund the acquisition of a new rental can feel like tapping into free money, but seasoned investors know it requires careful financial…
CREA Slashes 2026 Housing Forecast by Nearly 19,000 Sales as Borrowing Costs and Slower Demand Weigh on Market
Sellers hoping for a robust autumn recovery have been handed another sobering reality check, as the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) aggressively trims its national housing outlook. In its latest…
Housing Market Update: Seller Desperation Hits Peak as Price Cuts Reach New Highs
Seller desperation has officially hit a recent peak, opening a major buying opportunity for real estate investors and prospective homeowners alike as the housing market navigates a shifting economic landscape.…
The Housing Market Isn’t Returning to Normal Anytime Soon, According to New Math-Based Analysis
The current American housing market is caught in a prolonged standstill, and according to new quantitative analysis, a return to "normal" conditions will take significantly longer than many buyers, sellers,…
Federal Court of Appeal Clears Way for Major Real Estate Class Action Over Buyer Brokerage Commissions
OTTAWA — A high-stakes legal battle scrutinizing how buyer brokerage commissions are negotiated and paid across Canada has cleared a critical hurdle, as the Federal Court of Appeal has rejected…
Real Estate Investor Tony Transitions From Short-Term to Self-Managed Long-Term Rentals With Expert Guidance
Transitioning from the fast-paced world of short-term vacation rentals to the steady rhythm of traditional long-term leasing can present unexpected hurdles for even seasoned property investors. That reality took center…
The Hard Math Behind the Housing Market: Why Normalcy Is Years Away
The housing market is not returning to normal anytime soon, and according to new economic analyses, the wait could be significantly longer than many buyers, sellers, and industry professionals anticipate.…