Tag: realtor
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The Median Age To Buy A Home In Ontario Is 40, Report Shows
How old are first-time buyers in Ontario in 2025? See the latest median age, how Ontario compares nationally, why buyers are getting older, city-level “years to save” benchmarks, and practical tips to buy sooner. The quick answer Ontario vs Canada: who’s buying, and when? How long are people saving before they buy? Why this matters:…
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Canadian Home Sales Rise Again in October as Market Momentum Builds: CREA November 2025 Report
Canadian home sales edged up again in October 2025, marking six increases in the past seven months. Here’s what the latest CREA housing market report reveals about sales, prices, inventory, and what buyers and sellers can expect heading into 2026.
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Calgary Becomes the Top Destination for GTA Residents as 2,500 Families Relocate in 2024
A new analysis from Environics Analytics reveals a major migration shift: Calgary is now the number-one out-of-province destination for families leaving the Greater Toronto Area. In 2024 alone, about 2,500 GTA families moved to Calgary, reflecting a growing trend of Ontarians seeking affordability, space, and a more balanced housing market. This westward movement highlights significant lifestyle and economic changes shaping…
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Why Ontario’s HST Rebate Could Change The Market – What Buyers Need To Know
Housing prices and mortgage rates have pushed many Ontarians out of the market over the past two years. But a new provincial policy aims to make buying a home (especially a pre-construction home) more attainable by offering a new HST rebate structure that reduces the tax burden on buyers. If you’re a first-time buyer in Ontario or planning…
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Lethbridge Home Prices Jump Nearly 15 Percent In One Year – September 2025 Update
Lethbridge’s average final sale price hit $437,313 in September 2025, up 14.7 percent year over year. See the breakdown by property type, inventory and months of supply, plus how the city compares across Alberta. Source: Alberta Real Estate Association monthly statistics for Lethbridge, September 2025. Alberta Realtor By Property Type Row homes and apartments posted…
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7 Cheapest Places To Buy A Home In Ontario Right Now (2025 data)
Ontario’s housing market is still very uneven in 2025. While the GTA and cottage/city suburbs remain expensive, many smaller cities and northern communities offer significantly lower prices. Note that different sites report average sold price, median sale price, or current listing average, that’s why figures can look different from one source to another. Below are seven places that…
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Calgary or Edmonton – Which City Wins for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025?
First-time buyers choosing Alberta, should you go Calgary or Edmonton? We break down the September 2025 stats: average/condo prices, market conditions, value, and what each city delivers.
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Moncton vs Halifax vs Charlottetown: Which East Coast City Offers the Best Deal in 2025?
Thinking of moving to or investing in Atlantic Canada in 2025? Moncton (NB), Halifax (NS), and Charlottetown (PEI) are three contenders, each with its own mix of price trends, rental returns, affordability, and growth drivers. Let’s dig in. 🏡 Price Trends & Growth Rates Moncton Halifax Charlottetown Verdict on price growth: Moncton is showing strong growth…
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Would You Take a 50-Year Mortgage? Trump Thinks It’s the Answer to the Housing Crisis
Housing affordability in the U.S. is at its worst point in decades, and former President Donald Trump says he has a fix: 50-year mortgages. Yes, a mortgage that lasts half a century. According to reports from Politico, ABC News, and Business Insider, Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte are exploring longer mortgage terms to…
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53% Growth in 4 Years? Nova Scotia’s Housing Surge Fully Explained (2025 Update)
Nova Scotia’s real estate market has quietly transformed into one of Canada’s fastest-growing regions. A combination of lifestyle migration, tight inventory, and rising demand has pushed the province into a new era – one where affordability is shrinking, competition is rising, and coastal living is officially in high demand. If you’ve been wondering whether the…
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