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Get your house and yard in order now, and you’ll be ready to enjoy the summer days aheadWith warmer days coming up, there is plenty of incentive to get those outdoor spaces ready to enjoy. From scheduling house painting to organizing your outdoor cooking tools, tick these 11 i...

10 important questions you should ask a contractor before signing on.Working with a contractor, in lieu of DIY, can be the difference between a successful home renovation or repair and a botched project. Yet, finding a contractor for your home can be easier said than done. You...

Monetary and tax policy could present risks to the housing market, however(re-Blog From Investment Executive.com)Despite soaring prices, Canada’s housing market is more stable than it looks, a new report says, though monetary and tax policy could upset the balance.The national...

No, Houses don't sell themselves these days, otherwise our jobs would be easy!We’ve all seen the videos, read the stories, and gasped at the images of people who thought they could conquer a project that would have been better left to the professionals. There are entire Pinter...

Pragmatic policy across interest rates, immigration and taxation could deliver a stable, albeit expensive Canada housing market through to 2027 -RE/MAX Canada launches chapter one of Unlocking the Future: 5 Year Outlook Report in partnership with CIBC and The Conference Board ...

CIBC's Benjamin TalBenjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC, talks to BNN Bloomberg about which homeowners are protects for the next few years against rising rates and which of them are most exposed to the risks. He also talks about monetary policy out for the Bank of Cana...

Autumn is the golden season – the sun, the foliage, and a great time to sell your home.There are also some fall real estate market myths floating among the leaves. If you’re thinking about listing your home for sale, we dispel some common fall real estate myths and offer usefu...

Autumn is almost here, and your lawn will need some care before winter arrives.Among turf care experts, it's a well-known fact that the best way to ensure a thick, green, and healthy lawn in the spring is to give it some well-timed care in the fall—in other words, right now.RE...

Use these expert tips to help make the right purchase for your home.Whether you're building a new home or want to renovate your current space, one of the biggest showpieces in the kitchen is your cabinets. As you begin planning your remodel, you'll need to choose from either s...

In a number of ways, townhouses are a comfortable middle-ground between condominiums and detached and semi-detached houses.Townhouses are more spacious than high-rise condos, but they don’t carry the same maintenance needs or costs as detached/semi-detached houses. In fact, to...

As the weather begins to warm up (fingers crossed!), now’s the time to start brainstorming easy makeovers and DIY projects for the backyard. Armed with a bit of creativity and elbow grease, you can turn your property into an outdoor oasis.Spending much more time at home these ...

A lot of people set aside a whole weekend for spring cleaning. But what about maintenance checks for warmer weather?Spring is that time of year when we give our homes the once over and assess any damage after the winter months, figure out what needs to be done, and schedule th...

For Canadians, every change of season brings with it around-the-house chores to check off your to-do list. To help you get the outside of your home ready for the summer, we’re sharing eight tasks you can manage to do in a weekend or two. Do the whole list and you’ll be ready t...

As work and life dynamics shift due to COVID-19Did you know that the housing market rebound has so thoroughly exceeded expectations that it’s making real estate companies to overhaul their forecasts? The RE/MAX Canadian Housing Market Outlook (Fall 2020) came out last week and...

Homeowners getting ready to put their house on the market know that this is the time to put their home’s proverbial best foot forward. But the to-do list can be overwhelming, especially if the house is large, old or if regular maintenance has been deferred.CLICK HERE TO FIND O...

Homebuyers and sellers need to remember that all housing markets are local, and it’s more important than ever to tap into the ground-level expertise of a professional real estate agent, who can best advise you on market trends, and counsel you on the timing of the transaction,...

Making the move from one home to the next isn't a strait line!We often get the question from people "Do I put my house up for sale before I start looking for my next house?" or "Should I find my perfect home before I put mine up for sale?" There is not a definitive answer for ...

Are you a first time home buyer? Did you know that there is a new incentive program to assist you in your purchase?The Incentive enables first-time home buyers to reduce their monthly mortgage payment without increasing their down payment. The Incentive is not interest bearing...

Protect your interests in the biggest transaction of your lifeYou are allowed to work with your own realtor when you buy a new build home, directly from the builder. As you visit presentation centres, you may find scale models and glossy brochures showing the planned developme...

In Niagara, the Falls are just part of the appealAgain, a blessing of location, Niagara is within 800 km of two provinces, nine states and 130 million people on both sides of the border. This means opportunities for business. The trade that flows across Niagara’s borders total...

Grimsby, Lincoln and Niagara on the Lake rank in the top 25!Anyone who lives in Niagara West won't be surprised by this because we are familiar with what these amazing communities have to offer!  #2 Grimsby, OntarioPopulation: 28,631Regional Unemployment Rate: 4.7%Median House...

Developers and planners say current uptick is just the beginning as the commuter link to the GTA starts to pay dividendsNiagara Region home values have jumped 47.13 per cent over the last three years, these prices are rising faster than anywhere else in Canada, the Canadian Re...

Published January 2, 2019Nestled on the bench of the Niagara Escarpment, nearby Tawse Winery stretches out over 200 acres.Beamsville boasts diversity, new opportunities; 'We are a small town that thinks big,' says local business ownerWhen you arrive in Beamsville, one thing is...