by REM Editorial Team | Sep 4, 2024 | News
In today’s pricey Toronto real estate market, buying a home can feel like an impossible dream. So for those who love city life but want to build equity, “rentvesting” is a strategy worth considering. Rentvesting involves purchasing a more affordable...
by Kevin Fettig | Jul 3, 2024 | Guest Columns
Canada faces a significant challenge in its rental housing crisis due to a lack of new affordable units being built. Despite efforts through the National Housing Strategy’s five programs, only 17,000 units were delivered over four years, barely improving Ottawa’s...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 26, 2024 | News
Whether you’re guiding clients to their next condominium purchase or rental, the cost of mortgage payments or rent can often influence their decision a great deal. To help them navigate their options, Zoocasa reported on the most affordable Toronto areas, with data...
by Gerald Tostowaryk | Mar 20, 2024 | Columnists, Letters to the Editor
On February 22, REM published a well-researched and well-argued article about the public outcry against ever-increasing property taxes. One small, innocuous phrase that says so much caught my attention: The Montreal mayor was quoted as stating we are facing...
by Anthony Marcusa | Mar 7, 2024 | News
Over the last two years, Alberta has seen an influx of residents from big cities seeking more space and a cheaper way of living. People in Toronto and Vancouver, particularly those able to work remotely, saw an opportunity for a more lucrative life in another province...