The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has lowered its housing market forecast for the remainder of the year. Despite consecutive interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada in recent months, the market has remained in a holding pattern and…
The federal government is increasing the amount first-time buyers can withdraw from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) contributions in an effort to make homeownership easier. Canadians saving for a down payment on their first home, resale purchase or new…
The federal government has extended a controversial ban on foreign homebuyers to Jan. 1, 2027. The policy, which first came into effect last year, was set to expire at the beginning of 2025. Under the ban, foreign commercial enterprises and…
Renowned for its kitchenware, electronic appliances and home essentials, Williams Sonoma is closing its nearly 4,100-square-foot store in the Eaton Centre, 23 years after first opening to great fanfare. In doing so, the retailer is left with just four Canadian…
After years of unprecedented irregularity, Canadians may see the real estate market return closer to normal in 2024. According to Royal LePage’s newly released market forecast, Canadian home prices are predicted to see modest gains in the first two quarters…
This past fall, the federal government announced a Canadian Mortgage Charter, which the Liberal party says will help “vulnerable borrowers” and bring relief to those potentially impacted by the higher interest rate environment. But what does this mean exactly? First…
After eight years as an exclusively direct-to-consumer retailer, Canadian online mattress brand Endy has stepped into brick-and-mortar. Opened Nov. 9, at Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke, Endy’s first physical storefront joins ‘sleep shops’ Casper and Sleep Country, which entered the mall…
Home prices are unlikely to increase as much as originally forecasted for the year. The aggregate price of a home in Canada is expected to rise 7% in the final quarter of 2023, compared to the same period last year,…
Two new home decor brands have entered the Canadian market, opening stores across the Greater Toronto Area (and, in some cases, beyond) this year. Fox Home was the first to announce its expansion plans in late May. Stores carry an…
The entire country has seen home prices fall dramatically over the past year since the Bank of Canada started its aggressive hike of interest rates. Ontario has experienced some of the largest price drops, though there is great variability across…
Clare Tattersall
Sales Representative
Direct: 647.625.3282
Office: 416.762.8255
Email: clare@realtorontowest.com
Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
2320 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M6S 1P2
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