Every Canadian deserves to have a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada is helping middle class Canadians buy their first home through the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive. They have launched of the expansion of the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive for Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria, as proposed in the Fall Economic Statement. Starting today, May […]
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Over half of Canadian homeowners are planning renovations after a year of the pandemic
After a year of the pandemic, Canadian homeowners are more likely to plan renovations than buy and sell their current property or purchase an investment home, despite an active housing market, a Scotiabank poll revealed. Six in ten Canadian homeowners are planning to renovate in the next 2 years, with backyards, kitchens and bathrooms topping the […]
Canadians invest in home renovations to improve their quality of life, not to add value to their home
A new report by RE/MAX Canada is shedding light on shifting consumer trends in home renovations and the perceived return on investment (ROI), as impacted by COVID-19 and historically tight market conditions. The RE/MAX 2021 Renovation Investment Report found that more than half of Canadians renovated their home last year for personal/non-ROI purposes, with three-in-ten (29 per cent) choosing to […]
75% of U.S. and Canadian households are planning home improvements this Spring Black Friday
With the arrival of spring, the home improvement and renovation season is upon us. A new survey from Flipp, the go-to free shopping and savings app, reveals over three quarters of households across the U.S. and Canada are planning at least one home improvement project this spring. Even with the current COVID climate, shoppers are planning to set […]
Almost three quarters of homeowners are planning home improvements this year
As Canadian homeowners enter another year in a worldwide pandemic full of uncertainty, one thing is clear: home renovations and repairs are more popular than ever. In a recent survey by HomeStars, almost three quarters (74 per cent) of Canadian homeowners are planning to improve their homes in 2021. “Despite the pandemic, last year was incredibly […]