The Bank of Canada kept interest rates unchanged for the first time, maintaining to 4.5% saying it’s prepared to hike again if the economy veers off its forecast course.
The Canadian government pledge to hold the benchmark overnight rate at 4.5% in the early weeks of March - the first pause among major central banks…
The month of March signifies the official arrival of spring in Canada. After the long freezing winters, it is a beautiful sight to watch the white canvas of snow slowly changing into vibrant colours - where spring is perfect for those who want a chilled holiday with quieter tourist areas and cooler temperatures.…
The Canadian real estate market is expected to continue its upward trend in 2023, with some industry experts forecasting positive growth and increased activity.
This is due to several factors, including the country's strong economic performance, low unemployment rates, and favourable demographic shifts.
A key drive - Canada's thriving economy.
In recent years,…
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Zou, VP of Operations [IQI Canada], as he talked about his journey with the brokerage for the last 12 years.
As realtors, we all love the taste of success – how finalizing a deal with a satisfied client or ending a training session without peers made us feel on top…
Our Co-Founder and Group CEO of Juwai IQI, Kashif Ansari, was pleased to join BNN Bloomberg to discuss Canada's new ban on foreign home buyers.
As a recap, the Canadian government announced by January 1, 2023, the country will prohibit non-Canadians from purchasing domestic property over the next two years as measures to “cool down”…
Canada in 2023 - where you will discover investment opportunities for the real estate industry across the country as we prepare for the rest of the year.
5. Edmonton
The economic outlook for Edmonton is bullish, with the city rising in our survey rankings of markets to watch over last year - forecast forecasts economic…
David Yin and his Chinese clients are in a race against time. The Chinese-Canadian realtor has a few weeks before a deadline in the new year: Canada’s ban on foreign home buyers.
“My clients need to complete their sales [in] December,” Yin, who works with Sutton Coast West Coast Realty, explains. The new law, which…
Canada’s new foreign buyer ban will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023 with a whisper rather than a bang.
Like most experts, at IQI Canada, we believe the ban will have only a small effect on transaction volume. When it comes to price trends, the impact will be almost entirely negligible.
Yousaf Iqbal, Director of…
Vancouver remains a choice investment as Chinese interest in Canadian real estate recovers post-pandemic.
According to Juwai IQI, an Asian real estate technology group, Vancouver is still popular with mainland and Hong Kong Chinese buyers, even though Canadian real estate inquiries collapsed to an all-time low in 2021's fourth quarter.
"Chinese demand for Vancouver real…
If you're looking for flexible career options, why not try a role as a realtor?
As a realtor, you can take to achieve that elusive work-life balance —maybe some you haven't even considered!
Want to know what some of your options are? We've put together a list for your real estate industry preparations.
Enjoy a…