Buying a home in a wildfire-prone area: What every buyer should know
The following blog post was written by Michelle McNally for Royal LePage – original blog here October 9, 2026 Many of Canada’s most desirable communities are located near forests, grasslands and natural landscapes. Mountain towns, lakefront communities and rural properties offer access to nature, scenic views and outdoor recreation, but they may also face an […]
The HVAC red flags every homebuyer should spot before making an offer
The following blog post was written by Jeff Schwartz for Royal LePage – original blog here September 28, 2026 Falling in love with a home is easy. The light, the layout, the backyard; it’s the emotional things that sell you on a property. The heating and cooling system? Almost nobody tours a house thinking about […]
High hopes for home ownership despite affordability challenges
Nine in 10 newcomers say that owning a home is an important part of feeling established in Canada The following blog post was written by Anne-Elise Cugliari Allegritti for Royal LePage – original blog here September 24, 2026 For many newcomers to Canada, buying a home is about more than owning property. It can represent […]
Have a mortgage renewal coming up? Here are 7 questions to ask your broker or bank
The following blog post was written by Michelle McNally for Royal LePage – original blog here August 21, 2026 For many Canadian homeowners, mortgage renewal can feel like a routine administrative task. But it is one of the few opportunities to reassess your mortgage, compare options and potentially save money. While it may be tempting […]
How to stage your home to appeal to family buyers
The following blog post was written by Michelle McNally for Royal LePage – original blog here August 13, 2026 Families are one of the most motivated buyer groups in the real estate market. They tend to know what they are looking for, they are often working against a school-year deadline, and when they find the […]
Strategic home renovations: Which upgrades actually drive resale value?
The following blog post was written by Valérie Coveney for Royal LePage – original blog here August 6, 2026 Renovating is one of the biggest investments most homeowners make, and it is easy to assume that any upgrade will pay you back when you sell. The truth is more nuanced. While some renovation projects yield […]
Summer staging tips that help homes sell
The following blog post was written by Michelle McNally for Royal LePage – original blog here July 10, 2026 Spring may be the peak selling season in Canada, but summer has its own advantages for sellers willing to make the most of them. Buyer pools tend to be smaller and more intentional. Those looking in […]
Home upkeep every new homeowner should do in their first year
The following blog post was written by Michelle McNally for Royal LePage – original blog here July 6, 2026 Congratulations on your new home! The first year of ownership is the ideal time to build a foundation of care that protects your investment and keeps everything running smoothly for years to come. If you received […]
Paint colours that attract homebuyers (and the ones that don’t)
The following blog post was written by Valérie Coveney for Royal LePage – original blog here July 2, 2026 When preparing a property for sale, paint colour is often underestimated as a strategic decision. According to home staging professionals and interior design experts, the right colour choices can meaningfully increase buyer interest and perceived value, […]
House hunting reimagined: Meet the new Royal LePage app
The following blog post was written by Sunny Tung for Royal LePage – original blog here June 25, 2026 Searching for a home has long meant scrolling through endless grids of text, squinting at grainy thumbnails, and waiting around for answers. That ends now. Royal LePage® has launched a new, AI-powered mobile app that turns looking […]