Metro Vancouver’s real estate market finished 2024 on a strong note, with significant December sales growth underscoring an improving demand trend throughout the year. However, total annual..
Month: January 2025
Yukon’s Residential and Rental Market in 2024: Rising Prices and Low Vacancies
As of the latest data, Yukon’s real estate market continued to show dynamic activity across residential sales and the rental sector, with rising property values, changing sales..
Lifestyle Investments: Buying Vacation Properties for Recreational Use and Investment Income
Vacation properties offer a unique blend of leisure and investment opportunities, making them attractive to individuals seeking both personal enjoyment and financial returns. Commonly referred to as..
Best Out-of-Country Locations for Canadian Real Estate Investors
Canadian real estate investors are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets to diversify their portfolios, enhance returns, and capitalize on favourable conditions in foreign markets. This exploration opens..
Whitehorse Council Proposes Amendments to Bylaw to Streamline Construction and Expedite Housing
On January 13, 2025, Whitehorse City Council advanced amendments to the Building and Plumbing Bylaw to address significant inefficiencies in its construction permitting and inspection processes. The..
Why Canadians Should Consider Investing in Vacation Properties Abroad
For Canadians seeking to diversify their investments while enjoying personal lifestyle benefits, purchasing vacation properties abroad offers a noteworthy option. Such investments can combine financial returns with..
Conflicting Economic Signals Complicate Canada’s Interest Rate Outlook and Forecasts
Canada’s economic outlook presents mixed signals, with strong headline job growth and rising hours worked contrasted by slowing wage gains, significant job growth among older workers, and..
Assessing Potential Rental Income: What to Expect When Leasing Your Property Abroad
Leasing property abroad can be an exciting and lucrative venture, yet it also comes with a range of considerations that significantly affect rental income potential. From local..
Canada’s Debt Challenges and Their Economic Impacts
New data reveals growing concerns about the impact of elevated interest rates on Canada’s economy, as debt levels remain a persistent challenge, according to a recent report..
Strategic Business Development in Vacation Rentals
When considering investing in vacation rentals, moving beyond the basics of market research and financial planning is essential to achieving a competitive edge and long-term success. Strategic..