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

From ballet to real estate: ‘Workin’ Moms’ star joins Engel & Völkers

Actor and Realtor Jessalyn Wanlim stars on the Netflix show “Workin’ Moms,” but she’s also been a practicing real estate agent in-between acting gigs since 2016. Continue reading

The Agency acquires Triplemint, raises $35M

The deal and funding come amid rapid expansion for Los Angeles-based The Agency. And the firm plans to use the new money to grow even more. Continue reading

The average Canadian home now costs double what it does in the US

Between 2020 and 2022 Canadian home prices have surged 30 percent — an increase described as “nothing short of stunning” by economist Robert Hogue in a report for the Royal Bank of Canada. Continue reading

Vacation rental giant Vacasa makes its stock market debut

The vacation rental management firm is the latest to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading

Opendoor plans to hire nearly 100 tech engineers in Canada

The new team members will be based in Toronto and will work on financial platforms and technology infrastructure. Continue reading

3 moments that made Side CEO Guy Gal

Guy Gal’s billion-dollar company has its origins in its co-founder’s own experiences — both good and bad — buying real estate. Continue reading

These are the top LGBTQ real estate agents in North America

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has unveiled its first-ever “Top Producers list,” which ranks agents and teams by sides and sales volume. Continue reading