Oh Canada: Luxury market poised for continued normalization

“In the next half of the year, buyers are in a rare position to negotiate prices and deal terms,” a new Canadian luxury market report from Engel & Völkers stated. “Some homes will still command multiple offers, but they will be fewer in number.” Continue reading

Homebuyers ‘win with cash’ as Homeward launches in West Coast

The company, which provides cash backing to homebuyers, will now operate in both Oregon and Washington, bringing the total number of states in which Homeward operates to seven. Continue reading

Canada’s Trudeau proposes ban on foreign homebuyers

The proposal comes about a month before Canada’s next election and as the country continues to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading

Canadian luxury market beginning to normalize: Engel & Völkers

Trends like multigenerational living, buying second homes and moving to more rural areas may remain popular in the Canadian luxury real estate market for the long haul, according to Engel & Völkers 2021 Mid-Year Canadian Luxury Real Estate Market … Continue reading

OJO Labs expands into Canada

OJO Labs, a technology startup that uses artificial intelligence to match consumers with the homes that might best suit them, announced today that it has expanded into Canada. The announcement marks the first time the firm has officially expanded beyon… Continue reading

Airbnb now has more listings than before the pandemic

Small towns, rural areas and resort-oriented communities have proven to be the most resilient markets for short-term rental supply during the COVID-driven tumult of the last year. Continue reading

Teams help agents hone specialties, fast track growth

A group of panelists at Connect Now argued Tuesday that real estate teams have an array of benefits for agents, and that teams will only become more popular. Continue reading

Vancouver real estate board advises members against holding open houses

The real estate board in British Columbia advised members to stop holding open houses to minimize spread of coronavirus. Continue reading