Canadian real estate has outgrown productive investment, and it’s not slowing down. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows building permits, considered a leading indicator for future building intentions, climbed in November. The growth is entirely attributed to home building, now running 50% above pre-2020. More housing is nice, but Canada is already sinking more investment into housing than businesses. The acceleration of this trend shows it’s not even considering a slow down.

Canadian Building Intentions Have Increased 7%

The total of building permits made a sharp increase in the latest data. Building permits reached $11.2 billion in November, up 6.8% seasonally adjusted from a month before. In current dollars, this is a new record high and…

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If you live in an older home—or even some modern builds—there’s a good chance popcorn ceilings are commanding the overhead views. If you’re getting tired of this feature and plan to remove it, then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s find out what you need to know about removing popcorn ceilings from your home.

Image via Denis Agati, Unsplash

What is a popcorn ceiling?

Popcorn ceilings—also known as stucco, stipple or Artex—are marked by their bumpy texture, though they can be characterized by swirling designs, or peaks that look like the top of a meringue pie. The plaster-based material was originally called Artex, after the UK-based company that developed the textured finishing technique as a way to hide imperfections and seams in ceilings. The…

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Canadian bond yields are soaring, but the central bank isn’t expected to raise rates. At least not yet, according to an analysis from BMO Capital Markets. Government of Canada (GoC) bond yields showed a multi-year high for annual growth in 2021. This means rising market expectations of the overnight rate climbing in the near-term. Despite soaring yields, BMO doesn’t see the Bank of Canada (BoC) raising rates in January. Public health measures make that unlikely, but they still do see an early hike.

Canadian Bond Yields Are Rising At A Multi-Year Record Pace

The GoC 5-year bond climbed at one of the fastest rates ever last year. The yield ended 2021 at 1.264%, up 86.5 basis points (bps) from a year before. It was the biggest…

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The poet Robert Frost once famously said, “Good fences make good neighbors,” but this only holds true if that fence is in the right place. Most homeowners don’t actually know where their property begins and ends, says Chris Kamarianakis, CEO of ProtectYourBoundaries.ca. 

Most buyers do their due diligence by hiring a building inspector and getting a notary or lawyer to do a title search. But Kamarianakis says it’s also important to get accurate dimensions of the property you’re about to purchase so that you’re aware of the rights and limitations associated with your land.

Here’s what you need to understand about property lines and boundary rights.

Location, location, location: it goes beyond the street address

While it’s smart to…

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What started as an inexpensive, mess-free alternative to conventional spray paint art, urban artists started designing with tape in the 1960s to make striking images quickly and easily. Nowadays, tape art is having a sort of renaissance, for all the same reasons and more! 

With a seemingly endless range of colours and textures of tape, you can add visual interest to virtually any space or aesthetic. Unlike mounting framed pieces, tape art can be installed without putting holes in your wall, making it a user-friendly option for renters. Take a look at these creative ideas for incorporating tape art into your space and get creative!

Gather your supplies

  • Tape: masking tape and washi tape are safe and reasonably durable options. Depending on…

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Here's to 2022 being an incredible part of your story.

We hope you embrace the New Year with an open heart and a fierce spirit.

We look forward to working with past clients and those yet to come.

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a new beginning” — TS Eliot

Happy New Year from RE/MAX Infinity Realty!



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