National Real Estate
State of the Real Estate Market: October 2020
Though October has been a month of ongoing challenges as our nation grapples with the effects of the coronavirus, residential sales across the country have remained strong after a record-breaking September, and year-to-date sales have surpassed the first 10 months of 2019 by 9%.
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BuyingShould You Buy a Home this Holiday Season?The holiday season in Canada typically sees slower real estate markets with more buyer-friendly prices. But with the 2020 real estate market being far from ordinary because of the pandemic, is the 2020 holiday season a good time to buy a home? Here’s why we think it might be.
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National Real EstateAre We Experiencing a Real Estate Mini-Boom? Early Predictions vs. What We’re Seeing NowAs provincial states of emergency were lifted and/or modified following what are normally the busiest months for real estate in Canada, we voiced suspicions that the upward trend in sales might be the harbinger of a real estate mini-boom. So, were our predictions correct?
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National Real EstateShould You Sell Your Home During the Second Wave of COVID-19?The outbreak of COVID-19 early this spring dealt some staggering blows to Canadian real estate; with declarations of states of emergency and the implementations of lockdown procedures, the industry all but stopped in its tracks. In view of the second wave, what should home sellers expect?
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SellingA Home Seller’s Glossary of Real Estate TermsIf you’re planning to sell a home, it’s wise to brush up on the terminology before you start the process – after all, real estate is an industry that doesn’t allow for misunderstandings! We’ve compiled some of the most important terms for home sellers so you can start your sale with confidence.
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Ontario Real EstateHoping for a fast home sale? Here’s what you need to knowIn this age of smart phones and Amazon Prime, we’ve grown accustomed to instant gratification. But, can you sell your home in under 48 hours, especially during the coronavirus lockdowns? We’re looking at what it takes to achieve a quick sale, plus some recent Purplebricks homes that sold fast!
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At PurplebricksHow can Purplebricks charge so little?We are proud of our business model because it allows Canadians to sell their homes for a low, fixed fee, while savings thousands in commission. Purplebricks saved home sellers an average of $13,500 in commission in 2019*, all while providing a full service, real estate experience.
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Ontario Real EstateBuying an Investment Property: 5 of Canada’s Top Cities for RentalsThere are a lot of reasons why a rental property can be profitable, but if you’re thinking of making this type of investment, it’s important to look at the local rental market. Like residential real estate, each city or region has a rental market which can be measured with key metrics.
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At PurplebricksHow does selling my home with Purplebricks work?Purplebricks makes selling your home simple – get a full-service real estate experience, for thousands less. Here's how it works!
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BuyingBuying your first home during COVID-19? Use these 5 tips to help you navigate these uncharted watersBuying your first home is a huge milestone and can be stressful even under ideal conditions. Add a global pandemic to the mix and it might start to feel unmanageable. Use these 5 tips to help you navigate your first purchase during these unprecedented times and land your perfect home.
