On par with nationwide trends, regions in Ontario’s cottage country saw a jump in new listings in May, giving buyers more choices and more leverage as the market continued to approach a place of balance. This is according to new figures from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), which shows…
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Toronto condo developer’s take on housing demand in the GTA
A Toronto condominium builder says affordability remains a challenge, but there are diversity of housing needs and opportunities in the densely populated region around Canada’s largest city. “The one thing about our condo market in the (Greater Toronto Area), in my mind, it’s not one marketplace. It’s made up of…
Interest Rates Rise in the UK
Given that mortgage rates are set to rise because of the rising interest rates, many buy-to-let investors will be having to pay more on their mortgages as lenders raise their rates to meet the Bank of England’s base rate. It’s worth noting that although the Bank of England is raising…
Should I sign an ‘as-is’ contract for a recently renovated home?
Jun. 24—Q: We are looking to purchase our new home from a real estate renovator who bought it last year and fixed it up. The contract has a lengthy, one-sided addendum making the sale “as-is” and releasing them from any issues with the renovations, including compliance with the building code….
Jim Pattison’s former West Van home for sale for $1. Conditions apply
Breadcrumb Trail Links Real Estate Local News Homes The District of West Vancouver is hoping to sell a beachfront home in Ambleside for as little as $1, but the purchaser must relocate it Published June 11, 2023 • Last updated 4 days ago • 2 minute read Jim Pattison’s former…
$8.4 million mansion for sale on one of Mississauga’s most exclusive streets
Located on one of Mississauga’s most expensive streets, this sprawling family home at 2438 Doulton Drive is nestled right along the Credit River in an open park-like setting. Doulton Drive, Doulton Place, and Blythe Road comprise the area better known as the Doulton Estates, and it’s exactly where you’ll find…
Bob Pedler, icon in Windsor real estate, dies
An “icon” and mentor in Windsor real estate died Thursday at age 92. Robert “Bob” Pedler, founder and president of Bob Pedler Real Estate, died of complications arising from surgery. “He had a good life,” said his son, Dave Pedler. “He (was) a real icon, a fantastic mentor to look…
SBB’s Embattled CEO Faces Tough Sell After London Investor Pitch
(Bloomberg) — The property tycoon at the center of Sweden’s real estate crisis traveled to the City of London this week in an uphill battle to save his $13 billion empire. Most Read from Bloomberg Ilija Batljan, the founder and chief executive of Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB — better known…
Green New Deal Boosts Appeal of New Build Investments
Investing in new-build property has traditionally been a popular form of property investment due to the range of benefits it can offer – this has seen many investors purchase off-plan (before the house is completed) as a means of maximizing their potential gains. The push towards making homes energy efficient…
Market trends: Cottage prices to drop
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content The price of recreational real estate across the country is expected to dip this year, with the biggest price drops in Ontario and Quebec….