Home Prices will Rise this Fall The housing market is the darling child of the economy right now as low mortgage rates combined with changes in employment are driving home sales. Up in Canada (Toronto and Vancouver) July saw record home sales as Realtors are seeing boom times for sales again. And in many regions…
Manhattan Real Estate The news right now about the New York real estate market couldn’t be worse. The state is reeling from a plague of bad events that could conceivably topple the state and city governments. The work at home, Corona Virus exodus from Manhattan doesn’t seem to be stopping, and with the fall season…
Is the Housing Market Recovering? The housing market in 2020 took at sharp hit when the Covid 19 disease came ashore in the US. But this steep drop had to be followed by a sharp uptick at some point and it looks like it’s in full swing now. So what does a post Corona Virus…
The Big Migration: Home Buyers Looking in Rural Areas One definitive trend happening in US housing markets recently is a migration of people from congested urban areas to the burbs and rural regions. Home buyers could be looking to buy houses in quieter remote towns away from expensive big cities. The best cities to buy…
Why Are There So Few Toronto Homes for Sale? The shortage of houses for sale is a topic has been discussed well on this housing blog for many years now. Not enough pressure has been put on government to promote housing market health. Instead, political ideologies have suppressed the market and now these shortages were…
Best Canadian Cities and Towns to Buy Property Some eager home buyers in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver are waking from their Corona Virus hibernation to check on the latest home price trends. Something has happened that a lot of buyers and sellers might not be aware of. There’s a migration shift happening. The…
Illinois and Greater Metro Chicago Real Estate The months of January and February revealed the Illinois housing market and especially Metro Chicago housing market performed much better. 2020 was starting in a promising rising direction with upward projections for the next 3 months. Now with the Covid 19 work shutdown, is Metro Chicago and Illinois…
Houses for Sale in San Diego Amazing San Diego is ready to welcome you. Get started finding homes for sale anywhere in San Diego including the North County. The number of listings is rising slowly, and the SD real estate forecast is still good, but you must remember that detached houses are at a premium…
How Sell Your Home for the Best Price in 2020 The market is heating up again this spring of 2020. Like so many homeowners, you’re wondering if this is the right time to sell? Perhaps you’ll be forced to sell if you’ve lost your job. The Corona Virus recession might be ending in a few…
Housing Prices Dropping Nationwide Everyone knows home prices and condo prices are falling right now, but no one is reporting data on the rapid decline. One recent unofficial report was a 10% decline recently, but that’s before the state of emergency. The Corona Virus Pandemic was sudden and it’s beginning to take its toll on…
Federal Courts Rule in Favour of Anti Trust Legislators Back in 2017, the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld an April, 2016 decision made by Canada’s Competition Tribunal. It ordered the Toronto Real Estate Board to allow its members to share the sales histories of listed properties online. This ruling relates as well to the…
What is Going on With Vancouver’s High Home Prices? Where is the Vancouver housing market headed for 2020 and 2021? Some are calling this latest jump in prices a recovery of some sort. Yet, it seems rather sudden. Is this bubble sure to burst? It was only 10 months ago that Vancouver home sales dropped…
Toronto Condos – Still a Smart Investment? The Toronto Condo Market couldn’t be more difficult to comprehend right now after the Liberal’s pushed their unwise Foreign buyers tax and rent controls. With availability of condos squeezed, prices in Toronto rose to record levels. What will happen this year and 2018 in Toronto’s condo market? Toronto…
Toronto House Prices Toronto house and condo prices continue their relentless rise. We can forecast with certainty that home prices will not decline over the long haul. Investment in Toronto real estate remains the most secure and profitable vehicle, and add on rental property and you have even more impressive returns. Condos in…
Housing Market 2020 – Best Time to Sell Your House The 2020 housing market is full of potential buyers. But do you and your Realtor know how to maximize your home’s availability and its value in the eyes of these eager buyers? Do you know the best time to sell your house? The House will sell…
Sacramento Housing Market in 2020 Is 2019/2020 looking strong for the Sacramento housing market and Northern California? Consensus is yes. Despite the easing of the market, it may be hurtling at top-speed toward peak San Franciscification as one report has it. The US and California economies look good and with President Trump pushing for fair…