New housing legislation to look out for in 2024
Posted on Jan 25, 2024
With a new year now underway, Canadians can expect to see a variety of changes coming to federal, provincial and local government housing legislation in 2024. From updated taxes to revised urban planning regulations, new housing laws and policies will roll out across the country in the coming months. Several of these policies promise to boost much...
When it comes to listing your property in the winter real estate market...
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
When it comes to listing your property in the winter real estate market in Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanoose Bay, or Nanaimo, strategic planning is key. There are advantages of marketing your property during the winter months as well as provide practical tips tailored to the unique real estate landscape of these beautiful Vancouver Island communi...
A resurgence of activity in Canada’s housing market is expected this spring, with sidelined buyers banking on a drop in interest rates
Posted on Jan 15, 2024
Royal LePage has a new Market Trends blog post:
Nationally, home prices ended 2023 up 4.3% over prior year despite market slowdowN
High interest rates have caused many homebuyers and sellers to push pause on their real estate plans over the last six months, significantly curtailing overall activity in housing markets across the country. However, as C...
Phil Soper and Carolyn Cheng recognized on the 2024 Swanepoel Power 200 List
Posted on Jan 11, 2024
For the 11th year in a row, T3 Sixty’s Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200) has named Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage and Bridgemarq Real Estate Services, Inc., the most influential person in Canadian residential real estate. Soper ranked 13th overall, and is once again the highest ranking leader in Canada. Chief Operating Officer of Royal Le...