There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Bank of Canada began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage rates, mortgage rates. Higher rates had the...
As the spring of 2023 approaches, many potential buyers and sellers in Grey County may be wondering what to expect from the real estate market. Here are some trends and factors that may impact the market in the coming months. Continued Demand for Rural...
When it comes to listing your home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or...
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Bank of Canada began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation. And while some market sectors have been slow to...
Why is Fall a flexible time to move? Summer is a popular time for the real estate market, but buying and selling in the fall may be the way to go. The following reasons prove Fall is the most flexible time of year to move. 1.Movers Have More Openings As 80% of...
So what’s happening to the Real Estate market? The Real Estate market this Spring would seem to be a study in contradiction. On one hand, listing inventory remains low and competition for desirable properties can be fierce. On the other, while there still seems...