This Week’s Top Stories: Canadian Real Estate Unaffordable Until 2035, & Mortgages Won’t Fall Much Further

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Canadian GDP Rises On Gov Spending, Big Revisions To Slow Rate Cuts: BMO

Canada’s economy is growing faster than anticipated, which may lead to higher rates. Real

Binghamton residents may qualify for $50K in home repairs

Some Binghamton homeowners may qualify for up to $50,000 in weather-related repairs, as part of a state program.

City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham was joined by members from Home HeadQuarters Monday to announce a second round of funding provided

OREA’s Bold Policy Recommendations Raise The Bar For Real Estate

This article was written and submitted by Rick Kedzior, 2024 President of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), Canada’s largest provincial real estate association.

As REALTORS®, we know all too well the challenges of buying or selling a

Is a Broken Bathroom Fan Really the Job of HVAC? Or Electrician?

Whenever something breaks in your home, finding the time and the right professional to repair it isn’t always easy. 

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That’s exactly the challenge TikToker Sam Doll (@sam_d0ll) faced when her bathroom fan stopped working—leading her to hire a

Feds target corporate investors buying single-family homes and the Home of the Week: Canadian real estate news for November 22

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Home of the Week, 26 Auditorium Circle, Grimsby, Ont.Cathy Koop/Cathy Koop Photography

Here are The Globe and Mail’s top housing and real estate stories this week and one home worth a look.

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Grant money supports critical home repairs in Cherokee County

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The state director of the USDA visited Tahlequah on December 3 to present a major grant to Tahlequah Area Habitat for Humanity.

The organization says the money will help Cherokee County homeowners fix critical home issues that

Once shunned, areas near Bhopal gas tragedy site now see real estate boom

Union Carbide factory, the site of the deadly gas leak 40 years ago which was once located on Bhopal’s outskirts, is no longer ostracised with its neighbourhood now dotted with residential and commercial establishments.

The real estate in the city

Sears Home Services Collaborates with Amazon Business to Enhance In-Home Repair Services

Improved Supply Chain Capabilities Lead to Faster, More Reliable Appliance Repairs for Homeowners

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sears Home Services is excited to announce its continued growth through a new collaboration with Amazon Business to

GST and your real estate transactions – Think Local

Though many people do not realize it, unless an exemption applies, real estate purchases are subject to GST.

To determine whether an exemption applies, the seller must consider how the property was used during its ownership.

Buyers are