On Tuesday, April 16th, the Canadian federal government unveiled the 2024 budget. The annual fiscal announcement detailed dozens of new and ongoing initiatives aimed at creating new housing, along with policies targeted at making renting and home ownership more affordable for Canadians. Here are eight standout housing policies announced in this year’s budget: Canadian Renters’
Royal LePage® expects real estate demand to pick up in Quebec’s resort markets, as lowering of interest rates becomes imminent. As the first buds timidly announce the arrival of spring, there’s a buzz in the air – the cottage market rush. This time of year awakens not only nature, but also the aspirations of those
More and more, people are adopting greener lifestyles, whereby daily choices are made to significantly improve not only personal well-being, but the health of the planet too. Homeowners are embracing the eco-friendly movement by making conscious decisions about the products they bring into their homes. This includes cleaning supplies, as they are known to contain
Good news! The government has earmarked $52.8 million over the next five years to improve wastewater management – and thus preserve the quality of Quebec’s waterways – not to mention our drinking water! Of this amount, $38 million is earmarked to help homeowners upgrade their septic systems. In the Quebec budget tabled on March 22,
Property prices in Greater Montreal and most Quebec regions ended 2023 on a slight quarterly decline Real estate activity to pick up rapidly in 2024 as interest rates ease 2023 closed the door on many homebuyers as their purchasing power was hampered by successive interest rate hikes made by the Bank of Canada throughout the
National aggregate home price forecast to increase 5.5% year over year in Q4 of 2024 Following several years of unprecedented ups and downs, Canada’s housing market could return to more normal levels of activity and price trends next year. The Bank of Canada is expected to lower its overnight lending rate in the second half
With a new year comes a new wave of home design trends. From furniture to colour schemes, the arrival of a new year is the perfect time to think about updating your home interiors to incorporate current styles. Refreshing your living spaces doesn’t require a major overhaul — swapping out your cabinetry hardware or revamping your linens
Article – Loi 25 Qu’en est-il de la Loi 25 et du courtage immobilier. Cette Loi 25 vise la protection des renseignements personnels. Les renseignements personnels sont par défaut considérés comme confidentiel. La personne dont on recueille les renseignements personnels doit consentir (sauf exception) à l’utilisation, la communication et la conservation de ceux-ci.
For the third straight month, Canadian home sales have declined as the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reports a 1.9% drop in real estate activity from August to September. And because of the recent slump in sales, for the second time this year, CREA is downgrading its forecast of how many homes will trade
If you’re one of the nearly 680,400 Quebecers who will be renewing their mortgage over the next 18 months,1 you may be concerned about your ability to afford an increase in your monthly payments. Although the Bank of Canada left its key lending rate unchanged at 5.0% on October 25th for the second time in
