Toronto home values continued to swell in March, bringing annual average price gains to more than 20% and adding fuel to a raging debate about whether policy makers should try to cool the market. New listings were up 57% from March 2020, when the onset of the pandemic temporarily...
source: Bloomberg
Bank economists are not a wild bunch. Whatever the economic weather, they steadfastly resist undue excitement. The exclamation point on their keyboards goes unused.
So it has been notable to watch the rising alarm — yes, alarm — over Canada's housing market...
source: The Globe and Mail
Some real estate experts and would-be homebuyers are calling for an end to "blind bidding" as a way of cooling what they say is an unsustainable housing market.
Karen Scutt is in the market for a new home in Toronto and placed...
source: CTV News
When people picture red-hot real estate markets, they most likely think of soaring prices for the condos dotting Vancouver's skyline. They might also conjure up the bidding wars for massive mega-mansions in and around Toronto.
source: CBC
With the lowest rates for five-year fixed mortgage products in Canada having risen last month for the first time since January 2020, speculation began to mount in the mortgage industry about the implications of further rate hikes in the near future.
source: MortgageBrokerNews.ca
I thought I'd take this opportunity to state my grievances about our current real estate industry. I've read some of the REM articles and felt compelled to send this to you. I have forwarded my ideas to CREA, OREA and to the real estate brokers and business ministry, whenever...
source: REM
Spring buying season, the busiest time of the year in real estate, is upon us and large cities like Toronto and Vancouver are hotter than they've ever been. Unfortunately, that means swaths of home purchasers are likely waiving their right to home inspections.
source: Canadian Real Estate Wealth
In the case of a flood caused by a mice infestation, a B.C. strata unit owner was not allowed to recover her $500 insurance deductible or $273 premium increase from the strata corporation despite having warned the strata...
source: Canadian Underwriter
REM building and environmental health sciences company is focused on reducing public exposures to radon gas. Get the fastest, most accurate Continuous Radon Monitors at special Home Inspector pricing. The Radon Eye, Radon Eye Pro...
source: Radon Environmental Management Corp.
Now you can check anytime on the CAHPI website for upcoming online training courses, webinars, conferences, in-person training programs or seminars that are offered across Canada. CAHPI MRCs are recorded on the calendar year (January 1 to December 31) choose from any of...
source: CAHPI
Earn CAHPI MRCs (membership renewal credits) with AEC Daily, they are the largest provider of online continuing education to the Construction, Architectural, Interior Design and Engineering community. Over 500 complimentary courses are available online 24 hours a day, seven...
source: AEC Daily
Course begins May 11, 2021. As climate change, urbanization and replacement of natural landscapes continue, elevated risks of home flooding are becoming the new normal. In this in-depth course you'll learn how to conduct a thorough assessment of potential flood risk both...
source: Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
Residential flooding is on the rise across Canada — with an average repair price tag of $43,000 per flooded home, Canadians are looking for practical support to help them take action to reduce their risk. To meet the growing demand from industry professionals and...
source: Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
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source: BFL CANADA Insurance Services Inc.
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