Buying Tips

People jumping in lake at recreational property

Buying a recreational property? Read this before you dive in

Enjoying access to a recreational property is quite possibly the ultimate Canadian dream. According to a recent survey conducted by Leger on behalf of RE/MAX, one-quarter of Canadians would consider purchasing a cottage or cabin in the future. If you're among them,... Read More

Bidding war 101 (and why high bids might be a losing strategy)

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, First Time Buyers

It's easy to get caught up in a bidding war, especially when you find your dream home. While sellers can only hope that they'll list and a bidding war ensues, homebuyers should tread carefully when this situation arises. Remember that just because one... Read More

Open house etiquette

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips

We all know that there are rules when you're a guest in someone's home. Remove your shoes, stay out of the medicine cabinet, and leave the home in the condition that you found it. Some of these are common courtesies,... Read More

This is where you should buy real estate in Canada

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, News

"Location, location, location" is the mantra of smart homebuyers and successful real estate investors alike, and with good reason. Location is the one thing you can't change about your home, and it affects virtually every other aspect of your life.... Read More

Smart ways to spend your income tax refund

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, Resource Guides and How-To’s, First Time Buyers

You've filed your taxes (or you're planning to very soon) and you're expecting an income tax refund. To some, this perceived windfall is a sign to go on a spending binge. According to Canada Revenue Agency, the average income tax... Read More

Renovate vs Buy a Newer Home

Buying Tips, Home Improvement, Maintenance & Repair

Deciding whether to buy a newer home or stay put and invest in renovations is one of the hardest choices to make. There are a number of questions to ask yourself that will help make the choice a little clearer.... Read More

Common Concerns of Luxury Home Buyers and Sellers

Buying Tips, Selling Tips

Every day, RE/MAX Sales Associates across Canada work with homebuyers who are searching for their luxury dream home, and sellers who are seek to transition into the next chapter of their lives. We reached our to our RE/MAX Influencers — a... Read More