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Welcome to our blog, where we curate and share valuable insights, trends, and news from the world of Canadian real estate. Our content is sourced from reputable and authoritative sources, primarily from www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca, a trusted platform for real estate enthusiasts. We aim to provide you with the latest updates and expert opinions to help you stay informed about the dynamic Canadian real estate market. Be sure to explore the original articles on Canadian Real Estate Magazine's website for even more in-depth coverage.

Private Mortgage Investments as a Real Estate Alternative

Increasingly, investors are discovering traditional avenues are no longer the sole pathway to success. This includes finding alternatives to conventional real estate ventures, such as becoming landlords, offering short-term rentals, or flipping properties, especially as regulations and policies make some of these options less lucrative. Many investors are turning to private mortgage investing as a […]

New OSFI LTI Limits and Mortgage Dynamics

The recent announcement by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) regarding loan-to-income (LTI) limits in Canada has caused people to wonder about the implications. These new regulations aim to restrict the proportion of new mortgages with loans exceeding 450% of borrower income. OSFI has not yet provided clear guidance on the exact […]

First-time buyers are being taxed out of the housing market

Buying your first home should be a cause for celebration – not instill fear like a trip to the dentist. Sadly, though, many young people today are no longer able to feel the exuberance of owning a home. High interest rates, hefty fees, taxes, levies and other charges and have killed that dream. Young, first-time […]

March 2024 New Brunswick Real Estate Market Report

In March 2024, lowered sales, increased prices, and other shifting trends, characterized the New Brunswick market. Sales In March 2024, 656 homes were sold, according to the MLS® System of the New Brunswick Real Estate Board, for a 13.2% decline from March 2023. Sales remained 23.9% below the five-year average and 10.4% below the ten-year […]

March 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador Market Update

In March 2024, Newfoundland and Labrador’s real estate market experienced mixed trends, with St. John’s seeing increases. Sales In March 2024, 310 homes were sold through the MLS® System of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS®, with a 10.9% decrease from March 2023. These sales were 12.3% below the five-year average and 1.3% below […]