According to the Royal LePage® House Price Survey released today, the aggregate price of a home in Canada increased 1.6 per cent year over year to $815,500 in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, however, the national aggregate home price decreased 1.1 per cent, following sluggish activity in most – though not all – markets through the summer months. Coast to coast, sales volumes began to pick up in September.

According to the Royal LePage® House Price Survey released today, the aggregate price of a home in Canada increased 1.9 per cent year over year to $824,300 in the second quarter of 2024. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the national aggregate home price increased 1.5 per cent, despite a slowdown in activity in the country’s most expensive markets.

According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey, the aggregate price of a home in Canada increased 4.3 per cent year over year to $812,100 in the first quarter of 2024. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the national aggregate home price increased 2.9 per cent, an indication that sidelined buyers are rebooting their real estate purchase plans ahead of expected interest rate cuts, as predicted in January.

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Growing your own food has many benefits. Not only do fruits and vegetables that ripen in the garden have more nutrients than some store-bought produce that is picked early, gardening at home allows you to take pride in the food that you’re eating. With these tips, you can enjoy garden-fresh produce all year long, green thumb or not.

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The days are long, but the years are short. So, although it may be tempting to design a bedroom around your kids’ current wants and interests, it’s important to create a space that can evolve with them over time. Get inspired with these décor tips and create a bedroom that your children will love now and in five years’ time.

According to the Royal LePage® House Price Survey released today, the aggregate price of a home in Canada increased 4.3 per cent year over year to $789,500 in the fourth quarter of 2023. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, however, the national aggregate home price decreased slightly by 1.7 per cent, highlighting that elevated borrowing costs continue to affect market activity, as Canadians adapt to the higher interest rate environment.

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Getting enough high-quality sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your body and mind. Research shows that sleep is as important to your health as diet, nutrition and exercise, which is why it’s important to make your sleeping environment conducive to a good night’s rest. These tips will help you create a bedroom designed for good quality sleep.

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No matter how detailed your monthly budget may be, the key to managing your money is flexibility. All you need to do is look at your winter utilities bill for evidence that expenses change with the season! But with these helpful tips, you’ll be poised to adjust your budget on the fly, navigating any unexpected increases (or savings) with ease.

According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey released today, the aggregate price of a home in Canada increased 3.6 per cent year over year to $802,900 in the third quarter of 2023. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, however, the national aggregate home price decreased modestly by 0.8 per cent, indicating that while many Canadians have adjusted to the increased cost of borrowing, elevated interest rates continue to impact activity in markets across the country. In September, the Bank of Canada held its key lending rate steady at 5.0 per cent, following two consecutive rate hikes in the summer.

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Guest bedrooms have a reputation for being the ugly ducklings of most homes. The term “guest room” may even evoke memories of the mismatched quilts and old-fashioned décor of a relative's house or, even worse, a pull-out couch in a cluttered and undecorated room.

So, before your guests start arriving for the holiday season, it’s time to transform your guest room into a five-star oasis they won’t want to leave.

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You don’t have to make massive changes to your budget to see results.

t’s no secret that life has become more expensive in recent years. Inflation has likely made an impact on both your mortgage rate and your wallet. But there are plenty of creative ways to pay down your mortgage and save on your monthly expenses without cutting back on the essentials.

Terra Anderson Real Estate Fall 2023 Newsletter. Homebuyers remain determined while sellers step back in response to additional interest rate hikes; Insurance Implications to Consider Before Renovating Your Home; How to Incorporate Trendy Yet Classic Zellige Tile into Your Décor; Take An Eco-Friendly Approach to your Fall Leaf Cleanup.

It’s easy to fixate on numbers when buying or selling a home. Although a purchase or sale price may be the largest number associated with your transaction, it’s not the only one to focus on when setting yourself up for a successful real estate experience.