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Are your kids moving away from home for school this Fall?

Housing is an important factor to consider. With various housing options available, including dorms, off-campus student accommodations, and nearby apartment rentals, it raises the question: Should you invest or rent?

Here’s what parents should consider for university housing!

Invest or Rent? What Parents Should Consider for University Housing Zoocasa analyzed rental prices and monthly mortgage payments in Canadian university towns to see where it was more affordable to invest or rent.

Retreat to this unique waterfront estate, set on over 13 private acres with Jeffers Lake views, hiking trails, and premier trout fishing 🌲🎣 https://www.zoocasa.com/griffith-on-real-estate/28034-41-highway?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=uf_28034_highway

The home features unique log walls and wood beam detailing throughout! The beautifully renovated main house features a solarium with panoramic lake and forest views, a chef's kitchen with premium appliances, and luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms. The separate loft house offers additional space for guests, complete with its own kitchen and living area.

28034 41 Highway, Griffith, ON
$998,880
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Parking: 11

Photo Credit: promaxx elite realty brokerage

This magnificent Neo-Classical Estate home sits on an expansive 52 acres of natural beauty! https://www.zoocasa.com/courtice-on-real-estate/courtice/3655-hancock-rd?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=3655_hancock

This 8,500 sq. ft. home offers spacious rooms, high ceilings, and massive windows that frame serene views. Each bedroom features a luxurious 4-piece ensuite and walk-in closet, while the primary suite boasts a dressing room, a two-person shower, dual vanities, and a brass tub in a massive walk-in closet with an additional 2-piece bath.

3655 Hancock Rd, Courtice, ON
$9,988,888
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 6
Parking: 10

Photo Credit: ROYAL HERITAGE REALTY LTD.

Luxury homes without the hefty price tag? https://www.zoocasa.com/blog/6-luxurious-homes-without-the-luxury-price-tag/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=usa_luxury_500k

Here are 6 stunning homes across America that deliver modern living all while being under or around $500,000!

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3928 Silverhill Drive, Dallas, TX - Fraser Realty 602-373-1292
2113 E 45th Street, Sand Springs, OK - Concept Realty (313) 721-6621
675 Ferris Street Sw, Atlanta, GA - Engel & Völkers Atlanta
1310 Gladys Avenue, Lakewood, OH - Russell Real Estate Services (440) 572-3100
353 Stanford Ave, Baton Rouge, LA - Falaya 225-416-6130
6128 Lavenham Road Sw, Massillon, OH - McDowell Homes Real Estate Services (440) 205-2000

This Georgian-style masterpiece boasts timeless elegance in prestigious Shaughnessy! https://www.zoocasa.com/vancouver-bc-real-estate/4568-marguerite-st?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=4568_marguerite

Enjoy exceptional craftsmanship, hardwood floors, radiant heating, and a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances. Situated in a top-tier school district and minutes from UBC, downtown, and YVR.

4568 Marguerite St, Vancouver, BC
$4,999,000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Parking: 2

Photo Credit: Royal Pacific Realty Corp. 604-266-8989

Have you ever heard of 2 detached houses on 1 lot? An extremely unique find in Vancouver!
https://www.zoocasa.com/vancouver-bc-real-estate/kits-point/2078-86-creelman-ave?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=uf_2078_creelman

For the first time in nearly 50 years, this rare property just half a block away from Kits Beach is up for sale! An opportunity for a big family to live right next to one another yet still have their privacy! Each one of these 3 level homes is split into side-by-side two-bedroom residences.

2078-86 Creelman Ave, Vancouver, BC
$4,999,999
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 4
Parking: 0

Photo Credit: Macdonald Realty 604-898-1010

👀 Looking for unique sights to see before the summer comes to an end? ☀️🚗

Have you been to any on the list? Tell us what spots you would add on this fun trip across Canada!

Here are 8 of the Most Bizarre Landmarks Across Canada perfect to make fun memories with friends and family!

8 of the Most Bizarre Landmarks Across Canada | Zoocasa Blog Discover 8 of Canada’s most bizarre landmarks, from the colossal Big Nickel, the iconic Hopewell Rocks, or the amusing Big Apple in Colborne. Explore these unique and captivating sites that showcase Canada's quirky charm and rich heritage.

A home that catches your eye from the curb! https://www.zoocasa.com/medicine-hat-ab-real-estate/227-12-st-se?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=227_st_se

This ultra modern home in SE Hill welcomes you with a spacious open floor plan, a massive kitchen island, a private semi-enclosed patio, and custom-built finishes.

227 12 St SE Medicine Hat, AB
$711,900
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Parking: 3

Photo Credit: Royal LePage Community Realty

🏠 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national homeownership rate for the second quarter of 2024 was 65.6%, mostly unchanged from the previous three years. But looking more closely at the country’s largest metropolitan areas, we can see some dramatic changes to homeownership rates across the country.

📈 Check out our in-depth analysis of the Median Home Price Growth vs. Homeownership Rates (2021 - 2024) in the US here: https://www.zoocasa.com/blog/us-home-price-increases-vs-homeownership-rates/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=price_homeownership_usa

Check out this custom built home that features DACOR black stainless steel appliances and stylish Quartz countertops. https://www.zoocasa.com/hamilton-on-real-estate/waterdown-north/4-faircrest-dr?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=4_faircrest

Enjoy the central island, versatile main floor den, and sophisticated ceramic tile floors. With a luxurious primary suite, custom bathrooms, and a finished basement with endless potential, this home embodies modern living at its finest.

4 Faircrest Dr, Hamilton, ON
$1,949,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Parking: 6

Photo Credit: RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.

This stunning 4-bedroom home on a desirable corner lot offers privacy, abundant natural light, and a spacious layout ideal for both entertaining and daily living! https://www.zoocasa.com/aurora-on-real-estate/29-batson-dr?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ze_29_batson

Featuring a vaulted kitchen with quartz countertops, a luxurious primary suite, a finished basement with multiple rec areas, and a large yard perfect for gatherings!

Get in touch with agent Colton Lee at [email protected] or call 416-515-0070 to learn more about this property! See the full listing linked in our bio.

29 Batson Dr, Aurora, ON
$1,649,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Parking: 7

Photo Credit: EXP REALTY

If you are living or looking to move to the US, these are the top cities you should be looking at if you're a first-time home buyer!

The Top Cities in the US for First-Time Home Buyers in 2024 Despite high costs, first-time home buyers can find affordable opportunities in these top cities. In some, owning is cheaper than renting.

The Glashaus is a stunning contemporary retreat nestled on 2.48 wooded acres with breathtaking Beaver Valley views! https://www.zoocasa.com/flesherton-on-real-estate/grey-highlands/194738-grey-rd-13?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=uf_glashaus

This home features top quality materials such as cedar cladding, a horizontal rain-screen, polished concrete floors, and floor-to-ceiling triple glazed and argon filled double-E windows which frame wonderful views of both south and west-facing vistas!

194738 Grey Rd 13, Flesherton, ON
$1,099,000
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Parking: 10



Photo Credit: FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC.

✨🏡 This Smithville townhouse, nestled in the heart of the community, offers 1,702 square feet of spacious, modern living. https://www.zoocasa.com/smithville-on-real-estate/46-jayla-lane?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ze_46_jayla

The first floor impresses with its high ceilings and an open, airy feel, enhanced by large windows that flood the space with natural light. Enjoy your morning coffee on the new deck or in the fenced backyard, which provides a private retreat.

Get in touch with agent Nada Jensen to learn more about this property via email at [email protected] or call 905-515-9933.

46 Jayla Lane, Smithville, ON
$724,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Parking: 2

Photo Credit: EXP REALTY

Discover this stunning whistler chalet nestled within mature green trees and the mountains! https://www.zoocasa.com/whistler-bc-real-estate/wedgewoods/9036-riverside-dr?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=9036_riverside

Situated at the end of a private driveway, this architectural gem sits on a serene 1.58-acre lot surrounded by towering evergreens and stunning panoramic views. The design shines with exposed vaulted timber, warm wood tones, and a natural stone fireplace. Check out the awe-inspiring vaulted kitchen and living space, complete with a massive hidden pantry!

9036 Riverside Dr, Whistler, BC
$4,200,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Parking: 10

Photo Credit: angell hasman & associates realty ltd.

Discover the J.T. Gallagher House in the heart of Rideau Lakes! https://www.zoocasa.com/newboro-on-real-estate/7-drummond-st?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=uf_7_drummond

Built around 1885 in stunning Gothic Revival style, this majestic home features original woodwork, a striking slate roof, and an impressive grand foyer with a spiral staircase. Once a doctor's practice, it still has numbered patient room doors and exudes character and charm.

7 Drummond St, Newboro, ON
$798,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Parking: 4

Photo Credit: ROYAL LEPAGE PROALLIANCE REALTY, BROKERAGE

Did you know that your home’s architecture can significantly impact your physical health and mental well-being? Here’s how to incorporate wellness architecture into your home and reap from its benefits!

Designing For Well-Being: How Wellness Architecture Transforms Spaces | Zoocasa Blog Uncover the benefits of wellness architecture and how it fosters health and happiness. Learn about the impact of natural light, air quality, and ergonomic design on creating peaceful and productive environments.

Your dream family home in The Beaches awaits you! https://www.zoocasa.com/scarborough-on-real-estate/106-fallingbrook-rd?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=106_fallingbrook

This bright and airy home highlights a clean and modern aesthetic with a spacious centre hall layout, large bedrooms, and multiple lounging spaces for relaxing. You’ll find plenty of room especially with the private landscaped backyard and driveway that fits 3 cars!

106 Fallingbrook Rd, Scarborough, ON
$3,279,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Parking: 3

Photo Credit: CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED

🏠‼️ Are you caught up on the latest CREA update? https://www.zoocasa.com/blog/crea-july-2024/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=crea_aug

📈 Canada’s housing market showed initial growth after the Bank of Canada’s first interest rate cut since 2020, but this momentum stalled in July 2024.

💭 However, Shaun Cathcart, Senior Economist at CREA, predicts a rebound due to strong demand and a second rate cut by the end of July.

👀 James Mabey, Chair of CREA, echoes this optimism, noting that while July’s data was lackluster, the stage is set for a more active market this fall. Buyers may soon face more competition and less negotiating power as conditions improve.

July Sees Slow Movement While Prices Shift Across Canada: CREA After two Bank of Canada rate cuts, this momentum didn’t continue in July 2024, as reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Agent Nada Jensen presents a bungalow full home rental in Hamilton! https://www.zoocasa.com/hamilton-on-real-estate/glenview-west/152-rosewood-rd?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ze_152_rosewood

The finished basement is perfect for a family room, home office, or man cave, plus there's tons of storage and laundry. Enjoy your private backyard retreat with a stone patio, landscaped yard, and deck for relaxing or entertaining.

Get in touch with agent Nada Jensen via email at [email protected] or call 866-530-7737.

152 Rosewood Rd, Hamilton, ON
$2,900/month
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Parking: 3

Photo Credit: EXP REALTY

Welcome to paradise!
https://www.zoocasa.com/nipissing-on-real-estate/1-island-rd?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=unique_finds_1_island

Discover serene waterfront living on your private 1.62-acre island at Lake Nipissing. Dive into breathtaking sunsets, endless boating, and world-class fishing. Your dream retreat awaits!

1 Island Road, Nipissing, ON
$999,990
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Parking: 0 (car), 1 island boathouse, 1/2 mainland boathouse

Photo Credit: re/max crown realty (1989) inc

Home prices are changing! 🔺🏠🔻 https://www.zoocasa.com/blog/10-must-see-ontario-properties-with-price-changes-august-2024/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ontario_price_changes

Despite the Bank of Canada’s second rate cut this past month, many homebuyers remain hesitant to enter the market due to still-high interest rates. As a result, many properties have had to adjust their initial prices, including these properties across Ontario.

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10 Becky Cheung Crt, Toronto, ON - hc realty group inc.
32 Foxbar Rd, Toronto, ON - sotheby`s international realty canada
23 W Park Ave, Hamilton, ON - RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
14 Bentwood Cres, Thornhill, ON - brewing brokers realty inc.
81 Parkside Dr, Oro Medonte, ON - ROYAL LEPAGE FIRST CONTACT REALTY
1445 Willowvale Gdns, Mississauga, ON - AIMHOME REALTY INC.
51 Classic Dr, Brampton, ON - IPRO REALTY LTD.
1923 - 10th Line, Innisfil, ON - RE/MAX HALLMARK PEGGY HILL GROUP REALTY

“The Breakers” is a landmark European manor-inspired residence in Collingwood! https://www.zoocasa.com/collingwood-on-real-estate/57-st-lawrence-st?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=57_lawrence

Aside from being a spectacular single-family home, this property would make the perfect bed and breakfast lodge with a stunning courtyard swimming pool, a grand kitchen and dining room, multiple lounging areas, and a starlit theater room.

57 St Lawrence St, Collingwood, ON
$6,900,000
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 10
Parking: 13

Photo Credit: chestnut park real estate limited (collingwood), brokerage

Would you rather: A wedding or a down payment?

The average wedding in Canada costs approximately $30,000, but is this money better spent on a down payment on a house?

Find out which major life event is cheaper in your area!

How would you prefer to spend $30K?

In our most recent analysis, we break down how the average wedding compares to the minimum down payment in each major Canadian market. Read the full report here:
https://www.zoocasa.com/blog/wedding-or-down-payment-which-is-cheaper-in-canada/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wedding_mortgage

Own your own 5-acre organic farm! https://www.zoocasa.com/caledon-on-real-estate/2052-highpoint-sideroad?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2052_highpoint

With more than enough room, grow your own produce, live out your greenthumb dreams. Enjoy pastoral views from every bedroom, relax by the wood-burning fireplace, or entertain in the backyard oasis with a brand new saltwater pool, whirlpool bath, and BBQ area!

2052 Highpoint Sideroad, Caledon, ON
$5,990,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Parking: 23

Photo Credit: moffat dunlap real estate limited

Have you ever wondered how real estate agents determine the price of your home?

Get the inside scoop from eXp Realty Agent Paul Ing who shares their expertise on the factors that influence home prices and how home values are determined in our latest blog:

How Real Estate Agents Set Listing Prices Toronto eXp Realty Agent Paul Ing shared the factors influencing home prices and how real estate agents determine home value.

This home thinks outside the box with its unique circular design! https://www.zoocasa.com/oro-medonte-on-real-estate/57-pugsley-lane?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=uf_57_pugsley

This one-of-a-kind home showcasing exceptional woodwork and craftsmanship is being offered for the first time in over 45 years! Enjoy 104 ft of private water frontage, perfect for morning sunrises.

57 Pugsley Lane, Oro-medonte, ON
$1,550,000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Parking: 15

Photo Credit: Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty Ltd., Brokerage, Orillia

This incredible modern cottage features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interiors with natural light and showcase the big views of Lake Joseph! https://www.zoocasa.com/seguin-on-real-estate/10-1-birch-cres?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=10_birch

Vaulted ceilings and wooden floors create a spacious ambiance indoors, complemented by a two-sided stone fireplace that adds both warmth and charm. Outside, a cart path from the sunlit swim dock leads to a new pickleball court, playground, and golf chipping and putting green, offering fun for all ages.

10 - 1 Birch Cres, Seguin, ON
$6,589,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Parking: 0

Photo Credit: CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE, FOOTS BAY

The “Yellow Gables” is a historic gem in Niagara Falls! https://www.zoocasa.com/niagara-falls-on-real-estate/mitchelson/3855-st-james-ave?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=3855_st_james

This century home offers a rare double lot, vintage charm, a custom cherry wood kitchen, a built-in vault, cozy three-season sunroom, and more! With spacious bedrooms and 1000 sqft of unfinished walk-up attic space, there’s plenty of room for new owners and potential for transformation.

3855 St James Ave, Niagara Falls, ON
$898,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Parking: 3

Photo Credit: KELLER WILLIAMS COMPLETE REALTY

Many homeowners choose to renovate before listing their properties for sale to enhance their appeal and justify higher prices. For buyers, this means stepping into a home with updated amenities and modern features.

Check out our top 10 recently renovated properties across Southwestern Ontario!

10 Properties That Have Been Recently Renovated In SW Ontario Buying a home that has seen recent renovations is a massive perk. Here are ten homes across Ontario that have undergone recent renovations.