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11/06/2025

The exception to the trend was the top of the market. Those who bought and sold apartments for $10 million or more made double-digit profits.

Despite the steady stream of headlines about eye-popping sales and soaring prices in Manhattan real estate, the median price per square foot for Manhattan condos is essentially flat from a decade ago, according to a report from Brown Harris Stevens. One in three condo resales between July 2024 and J...

11/05/2025

Halifax Regional Municipality reported the greatest increase in price percentage growth, rising 460 per cent between 1994 and 2024 for a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.91 per cent.

REMAX examined nine major Canadian urban centres over a 30-year period and found population growth, coupled with policy levers and market events, have long underpinned the Canadian housing market, creating periods of extended growth and contractions in the country's largest cities.

11/03/2025

Not everyone dreams of retiring on the beach. For many, the perfect retirement spot offers a rich cultural experience, access to healthcare and affordability without the crowds.

GOBankingRates spoke with Joe F. Schmitz, founder of Peak Retirement Planning, to share underrated cities that could be perfect for future retirees. These five cities may not be on most people’s minds, making them the perfect place for future retirees to enjoy their golden years.

10/31/2025

!! THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSES !!

Sunday November 2 | 1:00-3:00
🏠 1887 CAMPBELL AVE | Peterborough
💲1,129,900 mls®
🛏 4+1 BED | 🛁 3 BATH | 🌿
🚗 2 VEHICLE GARAGE + 6 VEHICLE PARKING
Hosted By : Jay Hammond | Broker REALTOR®

Sunday November 2 | 1:00-3:00
🏠 1898 Lakehurst Road | Buckhorn
💲999,900 mls®
🛏 4 BED | 🛁 3 BATH | 💧 POOL
🚗 2 VEHICLE GARAGE + 6 VEHICLE PARKING
Hosted By : Stanley Hammond | REALTOR®

10/31/2025

The small monthly decline was the result of lower sales activity in Greater Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Montreal, which more than offset gains in the Greater Toronto Area and Winnipeg.

“While the trend of rising sales that began earlier this year took a breather in September, activity was still running at the highest level for that month since 2021, and that was true in July and August as well, said Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s Senior Economist. “With three years of pent-up demand...

10/30/2025

This year marked the strongest September sales activity in Canada since 2021 when interest rates were near 0% during the Covid-19 pandemic, said CREA.

During September, new home listings fell 0.8% from August. However, there were 199,772 properties listed for sale across Canada at the end of the month, up 7.5% from a year earlier.

10/27/2025

Here’s what first-time home buyers and sellers can expect, and how your agent can help guide you throughout.

Buying the perfect home is not as simple as it can look on TV. Buyers and sellers must first navigate the offer process, which can involve many steps and quick decisions. Here’s what first-time home buyers and sellers can expect, and how your agent can help guide you throughout.

10/25/2025

The bedroom trends that we'll be seeing a lot of in 2026 aren’t about what’s new, but about what feels right. There aren't hard and fast rules regarding what you can and can’t do; it’s about making your space personal, whether that's designing a built-in bed nook or layering in pieces from your travels.

Bedrooms, especially, are moving away from overly styled looks and toward spaces that feel collected, textured, and deeply individual. Designers are embracing this freedom by mixing materials, eras, and moods. Here, we spoke with them and got their predictions regarding what aesthetics will define t...

10/24/2025

!! OPEN HOUSE LINE-UP FOR THIS WEEKEND !!

Saturday October 25 | 1:00-3:00
🏠 2468 Dummer-Asphodel Rd | Douro
💲599,900 mls®
🛏 3 BED | 🛁 2 BATH | 🚗 6 VEHICLE PARKING
Hosted By : Dionne Kingdon | REALTOR®

Sunday October 26 | 1:00-3:00
🏠 1898 Lakehurst Road | Buckhorn
💲999,900 mls®
🛏 4 BED | 🛁 3 BATH | 💧 POOL
🚗 2 VEHICLE GARAGE + 6 VEHICLE PARKING
Hosted By : Jay Hammond | Broker REALTOR®

Sunday October 26 | 1:00-3:00
🏠 308-40 Auburn St | Peterborough
💲499,900 mls®
🛏 2 BED | 🛁 2 BATH | 🚗 1 VEHICLE PARKING SPOT
Hosted By : Julia O'Byrne | REALTOR®

Sunday October 26 | 1:00-3:00
🏠 42 Huntingwood Cres | Bobcaygeon
💲839,900 mls®
🛏 2+2 BED | 🛁 3 BATH | 🚗 2 VEHICLE GARAGE + 4 VEHICLE PARKING
Hosted By : Stanley Hammond | REALTOR®

10/24/2025

On an annual basis, without seasonal adjustment, sales were up 5.2%.

Canadian home sales fell 1.7% in September from August, ending a string of increases that began in April, data from the Canadian Real Estate Association showed on Thursday.

10/23/2025

There were 39,700 home sales across the country last month, up from 37,721 in September 2024.

The Canadian Real Estate Association has upgraded its forecast for home sales in 2025, saying it now expects a softer decline this year as activity continues to rebound.

10/21/2025

There were 39,938 residential properties sold across the country last month, down from 40,615 sales in August.

The number of homes sold in September dipped by 1.7 per cent compared to the previous month, breaking a five-month streak of increased sales activity, according to new data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).