real estate
Real Estate Market Updates | Q1 2021
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver | Fraser Valley Real estate markets across Canada are on fire, but can we get burned? Whether you’re a working real estate professional, an active buyer or seller or simply have a working pulse, the Canadian housing market has been the topic of conversation for…
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What’s Your One Thing That Will Make All the Difference?
I am a fan of anyone who is a master of their craft. It takes dedication and hard work to become regarded as one of the best in any field you choose to focus on. One such idol of mine is Jerry Seinfeld. A man so famously known that you don’t even need to say…
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Real Estate Market Updates | 2020 Year in Review
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver Analyzing 2020 Data and Predicting What’s Next in 2021 Welcome to 2021! It’s a brand new year, but make no mistake, we aren’t out of the woods yet. Yes, the vaccine is here, but with a limited supply, provincial governments are considering curfews and cases…
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Real Estate Market Updates | October 2020
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver Analyzing Q3 Data and Anticipating the Impact of the Second Wave COVID-19 has played a dramatic role in the status of the real estate industry in 2020. The obvious side effect of the pandemic was the closing of our economy. Buyers, sellers and real estate…
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Real Estate Market Updates | August 2020
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver Record-Breaking Summer Numbers Since we commenced our staged re-opening of the economy in May of this year, the Canadian real estate market bounced back this summer like no one could have imagined. This month’s update reveals record-breaking sales, a strong sellers market and an undeniable…
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This is What Extraordinary Customer Service Looks Like
Technology advances in the real estate industry were already moving at warp speed prior to the pandemic with companies like Zillow, Open Door and Trulia harnessing the power of big data to capture the attention of buyers and sellers. However, technology – regardless of how shiny and new – cannot compete with exceptional customer service…
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What Has COVID-19 Taught You? Never lose the lesson.
Winston Churchill eloquently said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” COVID-19 has presented itself as an opportunity to flounder or flourish. Crises gives way to opportunities that would not normally be present. However, the onus is on us to seize the lesson. Quarantine and physical distancing has forced us to adapt, learn and…
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5 Ways to Win in a Multiple Offer Situation
As a real estate professional, you’re on the front line of what is likely one’s most expensive, stressful and exhilarating moments of their life. Buying a house is not something most of us forget, so it’s important that you help make the experience seamless, relaxed and enjoyable for your buyers. How do you do this…
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The Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Canada
Benjamin TalDeputy Chief Economist CIBC Capital Markets I recently had the privilege of interviewing CIBC’s Deputy Chief Economist, Benjamin Tal, on the impact of COVID-19 on our economy and in particular, the real estate market. This informative, candid conversation touched on everything from immigration to interest rates, inflation to unemployment; and of course, includes a…
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Real Estate Market Updates | June 2020
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver | Ottawa The Halfway Point: 2020 Q1 & Q2 Analysis and Looking Ahead This has been no ordinary year – and this market update reflects that. April and May were heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the country at a standstill, sales dropped dramatically…
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