COVID-19 has us locked down. Many businesses are closed. But realtor and moving services remain an essential service in several provinces. So, it’s still possible to move into your new home. Although April 2020 sales activity fell 56.8% month-over-month and down 57.6% year-over-year in Canada, there are still plenty of Canadians who are buying and selling their […] more

There’s no doubt that the Coronavirus is affecting the Canadian and the global real estate markets. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) revealed a significant decline in the number of residential units sold across the country in April 2020. In fact, the volume of sales in April was at its lowest since 1984. So, is […] more

Social distancing measures have been put in place around the country. This includes closing non-essential businesses, like hair salons and shopping malls, and only allowing restaurants to satisfy takeout orders. These measures have taken a toll on our economy. Temporary and permanent layoffs are becoming more common and small businesses are finding it hard to […] more

A down payment is typically (and ideally) at least 20% of the full price of a home. To most Canadians, this is a lot of money, especially with home prices sky-high. Luckily, the government, over the years, have developed tools to help first-time homebuyers make the largest purchase of their life. In this article, we […] more