Canada is home to 10 provinces and 3 territories. So, why move to Newfoundland? This province is among the top options for anyone moving from within or outside Canada because of the quality of living and the exciting opportunities that await. If you’re moving to Newfoundland, this guide will help you prepare and make the transition as smooth as possible. 

Why Move to Newfoundland?

Why Newfoundland? Canada is considered one of the best places to live in the world. Therefore, you could pick any city or region in Canada and you will be able to enjoy the benefits of calling this country home. However, there are many advantages to living in Newfoundland that you should consider when planning your move.

First off, the quality of life in…

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What Are the Monthly Expenses of Carrying a Home

When prospective homebuyers are exploring the Canadian real estate market and searching for a residential property, many typically only concentrate on the sale price, monthly mortgage payments and interest rates. But this doesn’t tell the whole story. To get a more-accurate picture, and create a realistic budget, homebuyers should find out what are the monthly expenses of carrying a home.

In recent weeks, many reports have surfaced suggesting that some buyers regret their decision to buy at the height of the market, which peaked during the pandemic. While the primary concern is that housing prices have started to come down and borrowing costs have begun climbing, potentially eating away at equity, families are also worried…

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Summer is a great time to buy a home. Plants and flowers are at the height of their bloom, upping a home’s curb appeal, and the sunshine makes every property look warm and inviting. 

But let’s not forget we live in Canada and the beautiful summer weather you might experience when you first visit a home won’t last year-round. 

When visiting potential homes during the summer, be sure to keep an eye out for issues that could become problematic in the winter, as some might be easy to fix, while others may not. 

If you’re planning on taking advantage of the summer real estate market, here are some things to consider.

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Benefits of buying in the summer

Aman Singh, a REALTOR® and salesperson with RE/MAX…

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Are you moving to Canada? There are many options available for your new home and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is among the top options. This province is notable for its affordability and quality of life – something that is rare in most provinces in Canada. This guide will provide you with an insight into the cost of living in Newfoundland to help you decide if this is the ideal place to live. 

Cost of Living in Newfoundland: Overview

Newfoundland is the easternmost province of Canada. This province is considered one of the best places to live in Canada due to its affordability. The cities in Newfoundland are cheaper than living in major cities like Toronto. 

The most expensive city in Newfoundland in terms of cost of living is…

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growing your own food

You may remember from your childhood, watching adults in your neighbourhood or at friends’ houses working in their garden. It may have been a hobby or a necessity to feed the family. Regardless of the reason, growing your own food in a garden is a great way to save money at the grocery store, and it is not difficult to start. With a few pointers, you can be on your way to growing your own food better than anything you’ll find in the stores!

1. Your Garden Can Be Any Size That is Practical

Whether you live in a suburban house, on an acreage, or in an apartment, there are plenty of options to get started growing food. You don’t want to go all in and create a huge garden right off the bat. The trick is to start small and…

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RE/MAX real estate professionals believe in giving back to the communities in which they live and work, with a charitable focus on strengthening the foundation of this country’s great neighbourhoods. RE/MAX does this by lending support to valuable local initiatives, organizations and programs that make a profound difference in the care and quality of life for Canadians, such as Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), through the Miracle Home Program and Miracle Commercial Property Program.

Since RE/MAX and CMN first partnered in 1992, Canadian RE/MAX agents have donated more than $89 million to their local children’s hospitals through the Miracle Home or Commercial Miracle Property program. CMN raises funds and awareness for 12 Children’s Hospitals in…

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Do staged homes sell faster

Do staged homes sell faster, and for a higher price? The short answer is yes and yes. Conditions have started to moderate from the frantic seller’s market Canada has been experiencing since the start of the pandemic, largely due to rising interest rates. With homes taking longer to sell and buyers having more time to shop the market, sellers may have to step up their game to win the attention of prospective buyers. This includes engaging an experienced, professional real estate agent, evaluating the comparables and their asking price, and then staging the property to appeal to the right buyer.

Do staged homes sell faster?

According to a study by the Real Estate Staging Association, staged homes spend 73 per cent less time…

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Monitoring our carbon footprints is more important now than ever before. As we develop new technologies, learn about greener solutions to past ways of life, and become more aware of the impact our actions have on the planet, more and more people are looking for cities that align with their personal green goals. 

GreenScore, a non-profit foundation dedicated to “economic and environmental harmony,” uses their GreenScore City Index to rank cities across Canada based on their environmental footprint. They use more than 20 indicators ranging from city size and recycling percentage, to domestic water usage and natural land percentage. They also use data collected from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Statistics Canada, the Federation of Canadian…

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Most affordable Canadian real estate markets_Saskatoon

Despite recent cooling in Canadian real estate markets due to rising interest rates, the fact remains that housing prices are still hovering at a high, relatively speaking. Add to this the record-high inflation rate, which reached 8.1 per cent in June, up from 7.7 per cent in May, and there’s no arguing that housing affordability in Canada has taken a big hit. While this is particularly true in major markets such as Toronto and Vancouver, as well as their suburbs, there’s still affordable housing to be found in Canada – and Canadians are willing to relocate to find it.

RE/MAX Canada’s 2022 Housing Affordability Report analyzed 24 major housing markets across the country (for Quebec market insights, please visit RE/MAX…

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