More homeowners turn to DIY projects as repair costs rapidly rise

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — As the cost of hiring professionals for home repairs continues to rise, an increasing number of homeowners and tenants are opting for do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions.

Local hardware store OB Hardware has noted a significant uptick in

Canadian Real Estate Prices Rise, Sales Make The Sharpest Drop In Years

Canadian home price growth continues to accelerate despite further demand erosion. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows home prices jumped in February. The increase was accompanied by sales making the sharpest drop in years—easing inventory pressures even further. That’s

Real estate receiverships on the rise in Canada as projects stall

From one of Canada’s tallest condo towers to bare tracts of land, residential development projects across the country are increasingly being pushed into receivership.

Elevated interest rates, construction costs and delays, and a slower real estate market are all contributing

Home renovation fraud on rise in Burlington and across Halton Region

Halton Regional Police are warning residents in Burlington and the rest of Halton about a home repair fraud operating in the region. PEXELS PHOTO

Does the person at the door offering to fix your roof or repair your driveway for

Housing Fraud Is on the Rise Amid Tight Market Conditions, Experts Say

  • Real estate professionals say they’ve seen a surge in housing fraud over the past year.
  • It’s a consequence of tight conditions sparking desperation from both buyers and sellers.
  • Some experts say they expect the situation to get worse as market

This Week’s Top Stories: Canadian Real Estate Rules The Underground Economy, & Delinquencies Rise

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories.

Canadian Real Estate

Canada’s Real Estate Bubble Is Even Consuming Its Underground Economy

One unfortunate consequence of a real estate bubble is the concentration of capital. As people spend more

Real estate roller-coaster: London-area home sales plunge but prices rise

London-area home sales fell off a cliff last month, with area realtors recording the fewest sales in nearly 30 years, the latest market snapshot shows.