The Market Holds Steady into Fall 🍂

Here is your weekly update on what is going on in the real estate market. From localized announcements to international trends, stay in the know about what is going on all things real estate. 

U.S. jobs bonanza slams the brakes on falling mortgage rates in Canada

Just when experts thought the U.S. economy was ready for a lullaby, it wakes up like a fire alarm at 3 a.m. We saw it Friday morning as the U.S. added an estimated 254,000 jobs in September. That’s over 100,000 more than predicted, and despite the inevitable revisions, it’s not what you would expect in an economy needing sizeable monetary support.

In Canada’s hot small-city housing markets, rent-to-own is on the rise

In 2020, Amanda Core and Brad Robinson made a huge life change. Presented with the opportunity to run a First Nations eco-tourism business, they relocated with two of their children from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie. The house-hunt began.

Boost in home renos is helping drive up housing values in major markets: report

A new report says a boost in spending on home renovations during the pandemic has helped contribute to higher prices for single-family homes despite downward market pressure. The report by Re/Max Canada looked at the evolution of housing stock and trends affecting home values in the Toronto and Vancouver areas, Canada’s two largest real estate markets.

Halloween Spooky Walkthrough

Are you brave enough to face Homestead Marketplace's spine-chilling Halloween maze? Open every Friday and Saturday through October starting October 11, their haunted walk-through will send shivers down your spine as you encounter creepy surprises around every corner!

Quintelicious Belleville

Quintelicious offers special curated prix-fixe menus highlighting the bounty of Belleville. Treat yourself to an elevated dining experience featuring exceptional restaurants in Belleville. Quintelicious 2024 will be held from Wednesday, October 9 to Saturday, October 26, 2024 at various restaurants in Belleville.