Too late, it's SOLD! 1412 Alfred Crescent, Burlington - A testament to standing strong to what you believe your house is worth. The Jennifer Van Sickle Team navigated the sale with confidence.Remember, knowing your home's value makes all the difference in this market. Ready t...

A move-up buyer is someone looking to sell their current home and purchase another that is typically larger, more expensive, or better suited to their current needs. They differ from first-time homebuyers because they have already purchased a home and have built equity in thei...

The concept of purchasing a property “as is” indicates the seller’s intent to not make repairs before the sale, thus transferring the burden of any property issues and repair costs to the buyer. It’s a common myth that an “as-is” purchase locks the buyer into the deal regardle...

Even though the housing boom during the pandemic has subsided, Canadian realestate prices are still higher than they were prior to COVID-19. Due to the currentsituation, households are looking for any way to fulfill their desire of becominghomeowners. Rent-to-own is a lease ag...

It's important to think about your entire financial situation when thinking about purchasing a home, taking into account things like down payments, mortgage rates, property taxes, insurance, existing obligations, and lifestyle. Affordability is a multifaceted concept that invo...

Are you getting ready to sell your home? Make your interior and outdoor spaces appealing to potential buyers - first impressions are crucial when selling your house. Make a list of the things you need to do to get your house ready for sale in order to increase the likelihood o...

RE/MAX Canada is excited to announce a multi-year partnership making RE/MAX an Official Sponsor of the Toronto Blue Jays. With the sponsorship in place, which begins this season and runs through the end of the 2025 season, RE/MAX will hold national marketing rights and exclusi...

Back to school season is just around the corner...The summer is coming to an end and the kids will soon be heading back to school. Now is the time to start to think of ways to make life easier! How can we streamline our routines? Make mornings smoother for all? If there is eve...

Refinancing a mortgage can allow homeowners to improve their financial situation by lowering monthly payments, accessing equity, or consolidating debt. However, it is crucial to avoid the following pitfalls when navigating the refinancing process. Follow the link below to lear...

Glen Abbey, known for being home to the famous Glen Abbey Golf Club, is a highly desirable, family friendly neighbourhood in the heart of Oakville. The Glen Abbey community, built in the 1980's-1990's was meticulously planned out, incorporating ravines and an extensive trail s...

What is a 15 minute neighbourhood?  In response to the crisis around Canada's housing shortage, RE/MAX Canada examines possible solutions through the publication of their latest report, 15-Minute Neighbourhoods: Lessons for Small Communities.  This new report is named 15-minut...

During the past few years, nearly the entire Canadian real estate market was a seller’s market. However, more recently, with the Bank of Canada (BoC) steadily raising interest rates, the Canadian housing industry has shifted in the other direction, favouring buyers in many m...

Planning on renovating or upgrading parts of your home this year? Did you know that Enbridge and Canada's Greener Homes Grant have partnered to provide rebates towards eligible retrofits such as home insulation, windows and doors, heat pumps and renewable energy systems? For m...

In Ontario, the sale of newly built homes is subject to GST/HST. This means that anyone in Ontario who purchases a new home from a builder is required to pay HST/GST on their purchase.The GST/HST New Housing Rebate was introduced to help homeowners deal with the cost of buying...

Although the average home prices have dropped over the past year in most Canadian cities, the amount of income required to purchase a home has actually increased. Affordability has become worse over the past year due to rising mortgage rates and stress tests put in place by le...

When analyzing home sale prices, it is crucial to consider the type of central tendency to use in order to gain a clear picture of the market. Some metrics, such as the median and average price can be heavily influenced by outliers if a number of lower-priced or higher priced ...