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  Survey: Canadian consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis Canadian consumers are uncertain about the duration of COVID-19 and the timeline for their country's economic recovery. Despite economic support policies, more than 45% of Canadians are cutting back on spending and are being very careful about how they spend their money.

https://snip.ly/td9v6d   Home sales have dropped drastically - is it time to jump into the real estate market? GUEST: Phil Soper, CEO of Royal Lepage

Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are excellent at highlighting the best features of the home, but keep in mind there may be more than meets the eye. To make the most of your time and efforts and gather a well-rounded picture of home listings online, keep the following three things in mind. Stay up to date. When you start your search, make sure you find a site that pulls up-to-date listings directly from the multiple listing service (MLS) where real estate agents actively post their most current homes for sale. Many online resources update less often or fail to remove listings that are off the market, making it more difficult to sort through the clutter. Pictures can be deceiving. Real estate photographers are experts at showing a home in the best possible light. Many use tools and strategies to boost appeal, such as a fisheye lens to make areas look larger and creative editing to make colo...

A COMPREHENSIVE SLIDE-SHARE WITH TRREB'S "MARKET WATCH" FOR: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE - APRIL 2020 CONDO MARKET REPORT - 4TH QUARTER 2019 RENTAL MARKET REPORT - 1ST QUARTER 2020 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE REPORT - 1ST QUARTER 2020 ...and much more!!!   TRREB MARKET REPORT - APRIL 2020 Sales Representative - "I KNOW TORONTO" Published on TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 5, 2020 - Toronto Regional Real Estate Board President Michael Collins released the following key housing market statistics for April 2020: Home Sales and Listings Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 2,975 residential transactions through TRREB's MLS® System.

A MID-APRIL REAL ESTATE SALES UPDATE FROM TRREB TRREB - TRREB Releases Mid-April Market Update Toronto Regional Real Estate Board President Michael Collins is reporting results for the first 17 days of April 2020, in order to provide some guidance on the impact of COVID-19 on the Greater Toronto Area housing market.

HOME INSPECTIONS With PHASE ONE of Ontario's " A Framework For Reopening Our Province " about to launch on Monday 4th May 2020 and the real estate market starting to grumble awake, many Buyers will be buying homes once again. With that in mind, here is some sage advice on the importance of having a home inspection as well as some tips on what to ask and what to look for - both in the house and in your Inspector. NOTE : This is particularly important if you are buying a property sight-unseen. It may be wise for Buyers to insist on conducting their own, independent Home Inspection rather than solely relying upon the Home Inspection Report provided by the Sellers. Firstly, this creates a direct agency relationship between you, the Inspector and their Report -- whereas relying on the Sellers' Report does not. ( Just make sure that the Home Inspector & their company are insured -- and specifically for what and for how much. ) Secondly, since you will not be ...

BABY COME-BACK A Look At CMHC's Unprecedented $150-Billion Covid19-Provoked Mortgage Buy-Back Program And How It's Working Out...So Far! “These events remind us all how crucial it is to have a safe and affordable place to live. CMHC exists in part to buffer the effects of events such as the COVID-19 virus pandemic, which affects the health and stability of Canada’s financial system. This is what we do. We are part of a federal team that is working hard together to ease the impacts on Canadians.” — Evan Siddall, President and CEO THE INITIAL PROGRAM FOR $50 BILLION : CMHC's ANNOUNCEMENT : Government of Canada announces further measures to support continued lending to Canadian consumers and businesses The Government of Canada, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), is taking immediate, significant and effective action to support Canadian individuals and businesses facing financial hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 virus pand...

CONDO vs TOWNHOUSE vs SINGLE FAMILY HOME There are pros and cons to all types of homes, how can you tell which one is the best for your lifestyle? Here is a small guide I have created to help you with the dilemma of condo vs townhouse vs single family home. Condo If you are looking for the most hands-off approach to home ownership, look no further than the condo. The exterior of your unit, as well as all the common areas are owned collectively and are maintained by building management for which you pay monthly condo fees. Most condos are single level, but some luxury ones can be multi-level. In general, condos are more affordable than townhouses and single-family homes. If you are looking for the least upkeep possible and an urban lifestyle, consider getting a condo! Townhouse Next up in the battle between condo vs townhouse vs single family home is the townhouse. A townhouse is a narrow, multilevel residence that is attached to other townhouses on a str...