Financing real estate in Canada for investment purposes involves distinct approaches depending on whether the property is a residential investment purchased to generate rental income or a..
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Saskatchewan Quarterly Market Update: Residential and Rental Trends in Q4 2024
Saskatchewan’s residential real estate market in Q4 2024 showed modest growth in sales and rising home prices amid a tightening inventory, while rental markets in Saskatoon and..
Surrey: Newly Approved South Westminster Neighbourhood Plan Envisions Transit Village Near Scott Road SkyTrain
On March 10, 2025, Surrey City Council endorsed new land use designations for the South Westminster Neighbourhood Concept Plan (NCP). The plan specifies the creation of a..
How to get started in commercial real estate investing
One of the amazing things about real estate as an investment is the sheer number of different investment opportunities it presents. From rentals to development projects, to..
Royal LePage® and Broker’s Playbook Announce New Initiative to Support Real Estate Investors
Royal LePage®, in collaboration with Broker’s Playbook, has officially launched a new initiative designed to connect property investors with a network of highly-trained real estate professionals. This..
Specialty Insurance for Real Estate Investors: Airbnb and Landlord Insurance
Investing in real estate highlights specific insurance needs beyond what’s offered in many general policies. Two types of insurance products that many investors, landlords, and short-term rental..
Surrey City Council Announces 2025 Development Cost Charges Bylaw Updates to Bolster Infrastructure Amid Housing Challenges
On March 10, 2025, at its regular council meeting, Surrey City Council approved updates to the city’s Development Cost Charges (DCCs) Bylaw. The revisions include the introduction..
Marketing Canadian Vacation Rentals to International Audiences
Marketing Canadian vacation rentals to international travellers requires a well-planned approach that extends beyond standard marketing techniques. The goal is to reach and persuade audiences in different..
Alberta Quarterly Market Update: Residential, Rental, Industrial, and Office Trends in Q4 2024
In Q4 2024, Alberta’s real estate sectors showed varied trends. The residential market grew modestly despite low inventory and a high sales-to-listing ratio. Rental trends differed across..
Federal Government Releases New Housing Design Catalogue to Streamline Development
As part of Canada’s Housing Plan, the federal government has introduced the Housing Design Catalogue, a new resource aimed at simplifying the planning process for building new..