Benjy Katchen

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Benjy Katchen

A property near the water can cost up to $300K more than comparable homes situated inlandThere’s something undeniably appealing about living near the water. Whether it’s morning walks along the shoreline, panoramic sunset views, or the prestige of a lakeside address, waterfront homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) carry a particular allure. But according to a new report from digital real estate platform Wahi, that dream can come with a hefty price tag.

3 weeks ago | renxhomes.ca | Tyler Choi |Benjy Katchen

Tarion home buyer warranty program adds new protection Ontario buyers must register purchase within 45 days, allowing Tarion to provide early warnings of illegal activity Business editor Peter Balasubramanian, president and CEO of Tarion. (Courtesy Tarion)A website created by Ontario consumer protection non-profit Tarion will allow new homebuyers to verify if they are dealing with builders in good standing and alert Tarion to potentially illegal activity.

1 month ago | renxhomes.ca | Benjy Katchen |Barbara Lawlor |John Dujay |Tyler Choi

Canadian homebuyers are navigating a complex real estate landscape. Amid trade war uncertainty and economic unease, many are trying to balance homebuying aspirations with affordability challenges. Yet, despite rising housing costs and tariff fears, the desire for single-family homes remains strong. According to Wahi’s What Homeseekers Want survey, 61 per cent of respondents prefer single-family residences over condos or apartments (24 per cent).

1 month ago | renxhomes.ca | John Dujay |Benjy Katchen |Neil Sharma |Barbara Lawlor

A rendering of the Cavendish townhome community, by Panatch Group, in Richmond, B.C. (Courtesy Panatch Group)Builders marketing new homes to extended and larger families are increasingly offering separate, lock-off suites as options in their communities. B.C. developer Panatch Group has joined the trend at its Cavendish townhome project in Richmond.

1 month ago | renxhomes.ca | Benjy Katchen |Tyler Choi |Evan Duggan |Barbara Lawlor

The Bank of Canada has trimmed the nation’s overnight interest rate by 25 BPS to 2.75 per cent, offering an additional incentive for aspiring homebuyers during the busy spring season, while also emphasizing its anxiety over a trade war with the U.S. The seventh consecutive reduction since June 2024, it reflects decades-high inflation being brought down to a target range, Canada's economy growing faster than expected in 2024, and the bank's attempt to cushion the blow from ever-changing...