Climate events like storms, floods, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe. Preparing your home for extreme weather is no longer optional — it’s non-negotiable for protecting your property and keeping your family safe. This guide will help you secure key areas of your home, from the roof to the basement, ensuring you’re ready
Ahead of Quebec’s traditional July 1st moving day, Royal LePage’s latest survey reveals a strong desire for home ownership among Quebec renters – despite financial challenges. Each year, July 1st marks a popular moving day for thousands of renters across the province of Quebec. In 2025, however, a notable share of renters in the province
Bank of Canada holds key lending rate at 2.75% as “Uncertainty remains high” Canada’s central bank keeps the overnight rate at its current level for the second month in a row Today, the Bank of Canada announced that it would hold the target for the overnight lending rate at its current level of 2.75%. This
Royal LePage survey offers new insights into the home ownership trends of retirees Nowadays, owning a home is a challenge – and paying off your mortgage in full is an even greater one – especially when you consider the continuing rise in property prices, exacerbated by the increased demand for real estate resulting from the
The arrival of warmer weather and longer days is a welcome sign for many Canadians – especially those eager to return to their cottages. With the Victoria Day long weekend fast approaching (often seen as the unofficial start of summer), thousands are preparing to unlock the cabin doors and breathe new life into their seasonal
Homebuyers stayed on the sidelines in February 2025, leading to a significant drop in home sales across the country, according to the latest market report from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). With the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, market activity slowed to its lowest level in over a year. Home
Home staging is a strategy that is increasingly popular with sellers and brokers wanting to present a house, condo or apartment in its best light. Transforming a space to make it more attractive to potential buyers can make all the difference between a quick sale and a property that stays on the market for months. Read
Renewing your mortgage this year? Royal LePage has published a number of online resources available at the following links: OSFI to drop mortgage stress test for uninsured borrowers who switch lenders at renewal Federal government announces landmark adjustments to mortgage rules for first-time buyers in Canada 30-year amortizations on insured mortgages for new build homes
Barely a year ago, some economists were predicting a wave of mortgage defaults as hundreds of thousands of Canadians prepared to renew their mortgages at higher rates. Since June 2024, the Bank of Canada has cut its key lending rate six times, helping to ease some of the pressure on borrowers. Mortgage rates, however, remain
Region demonstrates notable resilience in the face of political and economic uncertainties As 2024 drew to a close, the Quebec real estate market stood out for its unexpected resilience in the fourth quarter. Despite economic and political uncertainties, favourable market dynamics unfolded, driven by more advantageous lending conditions and reinvigorated buyer confidence. This renewed vigour
