National Real Estate
State of the Real Estate Market: December 2020
December marked a strong end to an unprecedented year in Canadian real estate. Despite ebbing month-over-month sales, year-over-year figures prove that buyer demand remains strong and prices are on the rise. All told, it’s a great time to be a home seller.
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BuyingBuying Your First Home in 2021? Here’s What You Need to KnowLike many Canadians, you may be planning to buy your first home in 2021. While it’s a big undertaking under normal conditions, the pandemic creates a special set of circumstances worth considering. Here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge into homeownership in 2021.
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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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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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Selling5 Exterior Home Improvements for Your Winter SaleIf you’re preparing to sell your home this winter, the cold and snow might drive the majority of your efforts inside. However, your home’s curb appeal is equally as important in the winter as it is during the warmer months. Here are five home improvements you can make outside to draw buyers in.
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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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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 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!
