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Walkable Neighbourhoods and Canada’s Housing Crisis.

As Canada continues to grapple with a housing crisis rooted in a persistent inventory shortage, RE/MAX Canada explores possible solutions through the idea of walkable neighbourhoods. Thus far, the National Housing Strategy announced in 2017 has succeeded in creating and repairing 213,733 units. In comparison, Canada’s population grew by more than one million in 2022. With demand perpetually

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5 TIMELY TIPS FOR HOME SELLERS, ACCORDING TO REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

Current housing market conditions and seasonal demand may impact how sellers prepare their property to sell this summer. Feel that summer sunshine? It’s an indicator that one of the busiest times for buying and selling homes is officially here. According to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report, inventory remains low but the number of homes for

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TO PAINT OR NOT TO PAINT? HOW HOME SELLERS CAN OPTIMIZE INTERIOR WALL COLOR.

According to a RE/MAX agent and interior design specialist, a home’s color palette can make a significant impact on prospective buyers. Here’s why. Using color throughout a home can be expressive, creative and hold cultural significance. But what happens to that level of personalization when it’s time to sell? According to Jeannie Do, homeowners preparing

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Pam Allen RE/MAX Real Estate

Quick introduction to the new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA).

The Government has confirmed that as of April 1, 2023, financial institutions will have the ability to start offering the new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA). Under this program, prospective first-time home buyers will have the ability to save $40,000 on a tax-free basis and, like a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), contributions will be tax

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Pam Allen Real Estate

Canadian Real Estate Trends: Putting the Headlines into Context.

We’ve all heard the hype: Canadian real estate is facing the deepest market correction in the last 40 years. But this isn’t the first time that experts have forecast corrections or crashes, none of which have materialized in recent history. So, let’s read between the headlines and examine some facts. “Canadian real estate prices are

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