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Category: Real Estate (9 posts)
Canada's Rental Market Overview for 2025 and going into 2026
February 10, 2026 | Posted by: Jay Heroux
Canada's rental market finally showed signs of breathing room in 2025. After several years of ultra-tight conditions, CMHC reports that vacancy rates rose across all major census metropolitan areas (C ...
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Why Inflation Is Cooling but Homeownership Still Feels Expensive in Canada
January 13, 2026 | Posted by: Jay Heroux
If you have been watching the news, you have likely heard that inflation in Canada is coming down. That sounds like good news, especially for homeowners and buyers who have been under pressure from hi ...
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CMHC - Monthly Housing Starts - July 2025
September 3, 2025 | Posted by: Jay Heroux
Canadian Monthly Housing Starts and Other Construction Data Tables - July 2025 At our mortgage brokerage, we make it a priority to follow the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) monthl ...
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New Year, New Home Goals: Essential Home Maintenance Tips for 2025
January 8, 2025 | Posted by: Jay Heroux
Happy New Year, homeowners! As we enter 2025, it's an ideal time to establish new home goals and ensure that your sanctuary stays comfortable, safe, and valuable. Whether you're a first-time homeowner ...
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Is Getting a Home Inspection Worth It? A Canadian Homebuyer's Guide
December 1, 2024 | Posted by: Jay Heroux
Hello there! If you're considering buying a home in Canada, you might wonder whether investing in a home inspection is necessary. After all, purchasing a home is a significant financial commitment, an ...
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Looking to Sell Your Home? 10 Amazing Tips to Help You Get the Best Value
October 22, 2024 | Posted by: Jay Heroux
Selling a home is a significant financial decision; naturally, you want to secure the best possible value for your property. Whether you're a mortgage broker, real estate agent, or a homeowner looking ...
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Lower Inflation: What are the impacts of this for Canadian homeowners
September 24, 2024 | Posted by: Jay Heroux
As inflation trends downward, many Canadian homeowners ask what this means for their financial future, particularly regarding their mortgage payments. Inflation plays a significant role in shaping int ...
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The Benefits of Investing in Income Producing Properties
December 25, 2023 | Posted by: Jay Heroux
Making money in any real estate venture is a difficult task, and many people don't have the skills (or the stomach) for flipping houses. An alternative to this intrinsically risky activity is to purch ...
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4 Hidden Problems That Could Be Hurting Your Home Sale
December 18, 2023 | Posted by: Jay Heroux
One of the biggest fears that home sellers have is that their property will end up on the real estate market for months on end. This is a nightmare for a number of reasons. First of all, having your h ...
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