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REMAX Canada adds over 1,200 agents, its largest brand conversion
REMAX adds over 1,200 agents, its largest brand conversion
REMAX Canada is expanding with 17 Ontario offices and over 1,200 agents from competitor Royal LePage in what it calls the largest conversion in the brand's history.
Mave secures $5M in funding for AI real estate platform
Mave, a Toronto-based technology company, has raised $5 million to develop its artificial intelligence (AI) marketing assistant for real estate professionals and grow its team, as it readies for expansion across North America.
Housing recovery and a new normal in 2027: Tal
Vancouver’s housing market is in a transition year and heading toward recovery, predicts economist Benjamin Tal, a key figure in Canadian real estate for identifying market trends and advising industry leaders and government.
Housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 but still 'far from the target'
Housing starts in Canada rose 5.6 per cent in 2025, boosted by new rental housing construction, but the figure was still far short of what the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says is needed to make housing more affordable.
Uppabe joins forces with Wahi Realty
Ottawa-based real estate brokerage Uppabe has joined forces with Wahi Realty Inc., a Toronto-based digital real estate platform and brokerage. Uppabe will transition into Wahi Realty, while its CEO and founder Subhir Uppal will join Wahi as managing broker, Ottawa Region.
The secret isn’t a shortcut, it’s consistency
COLUMN: Quick wins and hacks are everywhere, but the agents who tend to perform best over time win through consistency and systems. Short-term dopamine hits should be swapped for disciplined habits like database calls, content calendars and follow-up structures.
The best (and worst) renos to maximize your home value
In costly but slower markets like Vancouver and Toronto, realtors say renovations can better differentiate homes. The Globe and Mail consulted experts on which upgrades best boost curb appeal and maximize property value.
Where homeownership became more attainable in 2025
Lower mortgage rates combined with falling home prices made it easier to buy a home in several major Canadian markets in 2025. An analysis by Ratehub.ca found affordability improved in eight of 13 cities tracked last year.
Toronto home sold for $1.5M in 2020 now listed for $28M
In 2020, an aging two-storey Toronto building was bought for $1.45 million. The new owner now has the lot listed for sale at $27.5 million. The reason? It’s being marketed as a “luxury turnkey 11-unit property.”
What can a buyer get for $650,000 in and around Halifax?
If you were looking for a two-storey family home in the Halifax region, the median price was hovering below $650,000 as 2025 drew to a close. Here’s what you’d actually get for something close to that budget in the area.
Telus begins construction on rental housing in Vancouver
Construction is now underway on a lowrise, mixed-use residential and commercial building in Vancouver’s West Point Grey Village, spearheaded by Telus. The telecommunications giant owns 2608 Tolmie St., which was formerly occupied by a critical telecommunications exchange facility.
There's never been a better time to switch mortgage lenders
COLUMN: For anyone thinking about divorcing their mortgage lender at renewal, now is one of the best times ever to do it. Record renewal volumes and weak home sales are keeping lenders hungry, and discounts are historically strong.
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