First, even under the best circumstances, in the midst of the hottest real estate markets, no one can make reliable predictions about what will happen in markets going forward. But this year, considering that no one could have predicted anything close to the efforts of COVID-19, it’s tougher than usual to make even an educated…
None of us would ever have expected to see a blog post with a title like the one above when the COVID-19 lockdown started last March. While homeowners, buyers, realtors and just about everyone else expected a downturn in residential real estate, the housing market (with the exception of a brief lull in April/May) has…
If there is one thing certain about the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that it puts a veil of uncertainty over many parts of our lives. Nowhere is this truer than if you are in the market for a Markham house for sale, or if you want to sell your Markham home. In addition to concerns…
The only thing certain about life during the Coronavirus quarantine is that nothing is certain. Even if you’re lucky enough to still be employed, you might be working from home for the first time, trying to keep your family safe, and entertained 24/7, and wondering if life will ever return to normal – whatever that…
There seems to be nothing about COVID-19 that’s predictable. Not so long ago, we were hunkered down indoors, second-guessing even the thought of stepping outside. Today, we’re enjoying the summer weather, and spending time with friends and family. So how does this difficulty in predicting anything during the pandemic affect residential real estate and, more…
The CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit) program received lots of media coverage when it was introduced. But what many of us don’t know is the number of COVID-19-related government financial assistance programs that can help homeowners and homebuyers alike. CERB Just in case you’re not aware of it, the CERB program is designed to provide…