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How Purplebricks is Keeping Canadians Safe During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Purplebricks has adapted quickly to this unprecedented time in our history. We are pleased to share that we are in full operation for home sellers and buyers - with specific pandemic modifications. The safety of our customers and our staff are top priority.
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NewsHow to Navigate the Real Estate Market During the COVID-19 OutbreakCOVID-19 has shaken up our lives in Canada and worldwide. Schools are closed, workplaces are allowing staff to work from home, major league sports have halted — it seems like the whole world is standing still. But does that mean the real estate market should as well? Not necessarily.
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NewsIt Will Be OK… in Real Estate, too!At Purplebricks, we truly believe that it will be OK, particularly in the real estate sector. Many homeowners are wondering if now is a good time to put their property up for sale. Here are a few things to consider to make an informed decision.
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NewsHow Canadian Homebuyers are Being Supported During the Coronavirus OutbreakThe Government and financial institutions are reacting quickly to provide solutions during this unprecedented period in our history. As Canadian homebuyers, we are lucky to quickly have resources available to us.
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NewsWant to give voice to hope? We’ve joined the #ItWillBeOk movement!The #ItWillBeOkay movement resonated deeply with us and we wanted our clients and staff to have an easy way to express this sentiment - so we created a drawing just for them! We encouraged anyone who wanted to join in the movement to post their creations in their windows or on their lawn signs.
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NewsHow COVID-19 is Impacting Canadian Real EstateThings have changed quickly nationwide due to the coronavirus outbreak, but there are still some good news pieces about the Canadian real estate market we should feel confident in.
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NewsState of the Real Estate Market: February 2020As we post this February Market Data, it is hard to imagine that one month later we would be amidst the current COVID-19 situation. While the outbreak will certainly have an impact on the real estate market in the coming months, people are still listing their homes.
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News5 Reasons to Buy a Home in Winnipeg, Right Now!Looking at capital cities across Canada, Winnipeg is one of the most affordable while still allowing residents to enjoy city living with a strong job market.
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NewsNow is the Time to Buy a Home in Calgary and Edmonton!Right now is an opportune time to buy in Alberta’s major markets. Home prices are down, and availability is up, which means homebuyers can find their dream home for a great price in very desirable cities.
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News2020 vs 1920: How Homeownership Has Changed in TorontoWe are once again in the “roaring twenties”, so we are looking at how the housing market has changed in the last 100 years in Toronto. In the 1920s, Toronto was only just starting on the path to becoming the vibrant metropolitan area it is today.
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NewsState of the Real Estate Market: January 2020Our monthly update will help you better understand the current state of the market in Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta so you can make informed decisions with your real estate purchases.
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NewsOutlook of the Canadian Housing Market: Thoughts from the World Economic ForumOver 6,000 km away in Canada at Purplebricks, we dove into the World Economic Forum conversations. We were left to reflect on how these discussions at Davos will impact the housing market in the Great White North.
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News100 Years Later: How the 1920s Paved the Way for Women in the 2020 Real Estate MarketAlthough nearly every decade has been marked with gender equality progress, it is arguable that the 1920s is the most ground-breaking decade of the past 100 years for setting the foundation for women on the road to equality.
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NewsDon’t Wait Until Spring! Now is the Right Time to Sell in OntarioThe weather may be cold but the real estate market in Ontario is hot, hot, hot for sellers. There is a shortage of supply in all major markets, which means now is the ideal time to list your home if you’re hoping to get top dollar and possibly multiple offers.
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NewsState of the Real Estate Market: December 2019Curious to know how the real estate market is doing in Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta? We thought so. Our monthly update will help you better understand the current state of the market so you can make informed decisions with your real estate purchases.
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News2020 Forecast: The 5 Best Ontario Cities to Buy a Rental PropertyToday, having a “side hustle” is almost mandatory to get an edge up on retirement savings and to gain financial freedom sooner. Amongst the Etsy businesses and Instagram influencers, one of the oldest side hustles has stood the test of time and proven to be lucrative long-term – being a landlord.
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NewsWhat Canada’s Massive Population Growth Means for The Housing MarketThis year Canada has experienced the largest population growth since Confederation. What caused this record-breaking spike after 153 years?
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NewsState of the Real Estate Market: November 2019Curious to know how the real estate market is doing in Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta? We thought so. Our monthly update will help you better understand the current state of the market so you can make informed decisions with your real estate purchases.
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NewsState of the Real Estate Market: October 2019Curious to know how the real estate market is doing in Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta? We thought so. Our monthly update will help you better understand the current state of the market so you can make informed decisions with your real estate purchases.
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NewsThe Votes Are In! What the Election Results Mean for Canadian HomebuyersHousing affordability has been a hot topic in Canada and was a key point in political party campaigns. Each party had varying agendas, but overall making housing more accessible to Canadians and first-time home buyers was important for most parties.
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NewsState of the Real Estate Market: September 2019Curious to know how the real estate market is doing in Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta? We thought so. Our monthly update will help you better understand the current state of the market so you can make informed decisions with your real estate purchases.
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NewsThe 5 W’s of the New First-Time Home Buyer IncentiveWith the 2019 Federal Election quickly approaching, all political parties are addressing housing affordability, especially for first-time buyers. Part of the discussion is the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive that recently took effect under the Trudeau Administration.
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NewsOntario’s Top Ranked Communities Have Healthy Real Estate MarketsMacLeans has released its Best Communities in Ontario 2019 List. The top 3 spots go to Burlington, Grimsby and Ottawa. We can see why these communities were a cut above the rest! They have impressive features, including healthy real estate markets.
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NewsModern Million Dollar Homes For Sale in OntarioEvery now and then we like to showcase some impressive listings that appear on our website on our blog, and today is no exception. Here’s a look at three extraordinary listings from Ontario that exhibit impressive modern design.
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NewsWhat are Buyer’s, Seller’s, and Balanced Markets?Whether it’s when spring temperatures start to climb and snowy yards give way to green growth, or summer is over and everyone is back to a regular routine, buyers and sellers start pushing the real estate market into high gear.
