July 2024 showed a stall in Canada’s housing market momentum after a promising June, following the Bank of Canada’s first interest rate cut since 2020. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales activity edged back slightly, with a 0.7% decline from June. However, the CREA suggests this may be just a temporary lull, as expectations for continued rate cuts and rising...

Real estate professionals are incredibly busy, so efficiency is critical for success. Managing multiple clients, keeping up with listings, handling negotiations, and staying on top of paperwork can be overwhelming. Without a streamlined workflow, even the most talented real estate professionals can find themselves bogged down by administrative tasks, which can lead to missed opportunities and burnout....

By all accounts, our housing supply and affordability crisis is getting worse. I feel sorry for the next generation. We are not following in the footsteps of our parents by leaving the world a better place.

The recent housing metrics are not good. It appears the situation could get a lot worse over the next few years as housing starts have dropped considerably, especially in the condo market.

The cost...