Manmeet Thathar - Real Estate Consultant

Finding good companies is like finding an affordable home - look at ones going under the radar Martin Pelletier: Try searching for undiscovered value Life can get pretty chaotic sometimes, as my recent homebuying experience brought home to roost after I lost out on several homes I bid on.

This California city is the No. 1 happiest place to live in the U.S.-and it's not LA, San Diego or San Francisco Four out of the top 10 happiest places to live in the United States are in California - and Fremont, California, tops the list for the second year in a row.

With 62% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck amid inflation, more people have a side job As the cost of living remains high, 62% of Americans now say they are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a recent report. More people have found a side hustle to help make ends meet, the report said. This is also a good time to make a few key changes to your spending and savings plan, one exp...

Federal budget 2023: 7 key takeaways on climate, dental care and the deficit The federal government unveiled its 2023 budget on Tuesday with promised spending on the climate and dental care, and increasing taxes on higher-income Canadians. Here are the big takeaways from the budget.

Housing market is not as grim as some forecasters are suggesting Forecasted declines in housing prices are unlikely to materialize A flurry of recent housing forecasts is painting a conflicting picture of where the markets are heading, with some suggesting further declines in housing prices and others hinting at a more optimistic view, which leaves homebuyers and...

90% of homeowners didn't realize how expensive it would be-here's what surprised them the most Homeowners say the were most surprised by the cost of property taxes, renovations and utilities.

A new savings tool is about to arrive, and combined with the Home Buyers' Plan you can save an even bigger down payment Using both tools can help you to lower taxable income and save tens of thousands for a downpayment When the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) was first announced in the 2022 budget, it received a lot of hype.

Homebuyers hope patience pays off as prices drop, recession predictions loom Economist predicts home prices will have fallen by between 20 and 25% from their peak.

Balanced market should make buying or selling a home 'less hectic' 'Buyers should get their ducks in a row with mortgage pre-approvals' ahead of busy spring market, says realtor Melanie Boles.

The top 10 US cities where workers have the longest commutes From 2009 to 2017, the percentage of workers traveling an hour or more each way jumped from 8 percent to 8.9 percent, according to data from online life-insurance agency Haven Life.

These are the 15 most and least affordable cities in Canada in the first year of homeownership Still some urban areas that won't break the bank, report says The price of a home in a large Canadian city can be prohibitive for many first-time homebuyers, but a recent report by real estate listing website Point2 found that there are still some urban areas across the country that won't necessaril...

Homebuyers hope patience pays off as prices drop, recession predictions loom Economist predicts home prices will have fallen by between 20 and 25% from their peak TORONTO - Andrew Hamilton and his wife bid farewell to their home in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood roughly a year and a half ago, when housing prices were soaring, but finding a new abode proved tricky.

Cost of living top concern of homebuyers and sellers as Canadians feel the squeeze, Re/Max report finds Followed by lack of affordable housing options and high rents Inflation and the rising cost of living are the top concerns of those looking to buy or sell real estate this year, according to a trends report released Feb. 22 by Re/Max Canada.

How immigration and an aging population will affect Canada's housing market What's going to happen to home prices in Canada?

Is now a good time to buy a house? Ask yourself these 6 questions If you're considering buying a home, you might be wondering if this is a good time to take the plunge - or how you even define a "good time" when it comes to today's market. After the whirlwind of activity that defined the housing market during the early years of the pandemic, things have calmed dow...

The housing market is making your toilet paper more expensive Toilet paper prices are on the rise yet again, and the blame can be pinned on an unexpected culprit: the housing market slump.

The housing market roller coaster Home renos are a good way to invest in your home but do it wisely. Mike recommends getting a home maintenance inspection every one to three years and investing in your home.

The 15 U.S. cities where home prices are growing the fastest - none are in New York or California Farmington, New Mexico, had more than 20% price growth in 2022, the most of any metro area in the country.

People are paying real money for virtual real estate in the metaverse The highest-selling virtual plot went for more than $1 million Location, location, location. That's the common phrase for success in the real estate market, and it's no different when these properties are listed in an alternative virtual reality, called a metaverse. Create an account or sign in to c...

The 10 best cities to buy a home in 2023 are all in the South These 10 real estate markets will remain in high demand in 2023 due to their relative affordability compared to the rest of the country.

Rental fraud grows amid rise in fake, falsified tenant applications Fraudulent home selling is a complicated scheme and represents a step up from simpler cases of mortgage fraud.

82% of millennial first-time homeowners have regrets - here's how to avoid the most common one Millennials who managed the feat of becoming homeowners have discovered that their piece of the American Dream may have turned into a bit of a nightmare. 82% of millennial homeowners have at least one regret about their first home purchase, according to a 2023 Millennial Homebuyer Report by Clever R...

Homeowners now better positioned to weather a downturn than a decade ago, report argues Falling LTV ratios make homeowners more resilient, RE/MAX argues in report Rising interest rates and inflation may be testing the finances of heavily indebted Canadian families, but a new RE/MAX Canada report suggests that homeowners are actually in a better position to withstand market instability....

Why commercial real estate can be a great hedge against inflation Earn passive income and protect your wealth without doling out thousands.

The Federal Reserve is likely to hike interest rates again. What that means for you The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hike rates by a smaller one-quarter of a percentage point at this week’s policy meeting as inflation starts to ease.

The pros and cons of a reverse mortgage to help pay off your debts Be cautious before entering into an agreement to chip away at your home equity Are you running out of retirement savings? Do you have a lot of debt, but your monthly income is too low to afford the payments? Or maybe you own your own home and want to access the equity.

Posthaste: Luxury real estate enters buyer's market as prices come back down to reality Prices easing as sellers adjust to new realities of market, Sotheby's says Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Canada's luxury real estate market cooled significan...