Martels Blog

Monthly News Release 2023 - March

March Resales: Signs of Spring Surge Sprouting

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Canada amends foreign homebuyer ban regulations

he Canadian government has announced amendments to the regulations surrounding the country’s foreign homebuyer ban. The changes, announced Monday, ...

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Ontario court ruling highlights deposit risks for new home buyers

Buyers of new homes sometimes enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) with the builder/developer of the proposed dwelling who doesn’t own ...

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OREB Monthly News Release - 2023 - February

Resale Market Stabilizes in February with a Glimmer of Hope for Buyers and Sellers Alike!

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Navigating the complexities of Canada’s foreign buyer ban

It has been more than a month since Canada’s two-year ban on foreign buyers kicked in, and navigating the complexities of the new legislation continues ...

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Vacation checklist: Helping your clients prepare their homes

With cooler weather comes the desire to travel – especially this year, given that the past couple of years have included pandemic restrictions. 

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OREB Monthly News Release - 2022 December

Quiet December Caps Off Tumultuous Year

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November Residential Resales: Expectedly Low

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 846 residential properties in November through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, ...

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Average rents rise almost 12% annually in Canada

Rents continue to surge in most cities across Canada.  Average rents rose 11.8 per cent year-over-year in October in Canada to an average of $1,976 ...

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Opinion: Canada’s foreign buyer ban will have little impact

Canada’s new foreign buyer ban will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023, with a whisper rather than a bang.  Like most experts, at IQI Canada we believe the ...

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