When it comes to housing advocacy, Ottawa’s Marie-Josée Houle has just been handed the loudest microphone of her career…The job allows Houle to request reviews of systemic housing issues, make public recommendations to the federal minister on policy and programs, and...
When it comes to choosing whether to buy a brand new home or one on the resale market, keep in mind that there are advantages and disadvantages to each choice. Either way, be sure to do your homework with professionals. “It’s really all in the eyes of the buyer,...
To support the relief efforts in Ukraine, the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation (ORCF) announced today that it is donating $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross through the Canadian Real Estate Association REALTORS Care® campaign. “As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine...
The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Cornwall and District Real Estate Board totaled 124 units in February 2022. This increased by 4.2% (five sales) from February 2021. This was also a new sales record for the month of February. Home sales were...
The recent notices sent to renters of Cumberland Gardens has shaken the community and invigorated further discussion about the lack of rental units available in our area. President of the Cornwall and District Real Estate Board Troy Vaillancourt said he has never seen...
On Tuesday, February 15, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its national housing statistics for the month of January 2022. Below, CREA’s Senior Economist Shaun Cathcart provides an update on the current state of housing markets in Canada and explains...
Statement from OREA President David Oikle on Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations to Boost Supply “Young families across Ontario are facing historic barriers to home ownership and the problem is only getting worse. In fact, Canada has fewer housing...
Residential sales activity reported through the MLS® Systems of real estate boards in Ontario numbered 12,437 units in January 2022. This was a substantial decrease of 11.3% from January 2021. Click here to read more.