Buyer Steering –  Issue 280

A recent CBC Marketplace episode has exposed several Realtors “steering“ their buyer clients away from listings being sold privately or offering reduced compensation. The footage is pretty sensational, and here’s the thing – it actually happens. On today’s blog we discuss buyer ...

Highly Vulnerable –  Issue 279

The CMHC just declared the Canadian real estate “highly vulnerable”. We take a look at the key factors that lead to this assessment, and how Guelph’s market stacks up using these measures. Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/october-15

September Stats –  Issue 278

The 3rd Quarter results are in, revealing dramatically low activity levels in our local market – and yet, home values continue to rise. Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/october-1

August Trends –  Issue 277

With a new month upon us and the September numbers for Guelph being released next week, we take a moment to assess the end-of-summer market from a national perspective. Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/october-1

Housing & the Election: Part 2 –  Issue 276

With the election behind us and minimal changes on a federal level, we consider the opportunity that the election has given to the conversation around housing in our country. Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/september-24

Housing & the Election –  Issue 275

Housing has become a leading topic in the 2021 Canadian Election. On today’s blog, we breakdown the main parties’ platforms when it comes to real estate and affordable housing. Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/september-17

3 Things to Look For in a Buyer Agent –  Issue 274

Often the messaging coming from the real estate world is about who can sell your home the fastest, the easiest, and produce the greatest return – but we often overlook the importance of a great Buyer Agent. In our competitive marketplace, working with a great REALTOR® can make all the ...

The Path Forward –  Issue 273

As summer begins to wrap up and the fall market is upon us, we share our predictions for our local market over the coming months. Read the full story at homegrouprealty.ca/blog/september-3

Short-sighted Solutions –  Issue 272

With the process of blind bidding in the news again vis-à-vis the upcoming election, we take another look at proposed solutions to housing affordability. Read the full story on the blog.

Our Favourite Local Eats –  Issue 270

While many of us are off enjoying the last few weeks of summer, we’re sharing some of our favourite local eats in the Royal City. Check out our teams’ go-to spots for food & drink on today’s blog post, plus this week’s sales numbers.

July Stats –  Issue 269

We’ve just released our July 2021 Market Report, and the numbers tell an interesting story. Both activity levels and sale prices are on the decline – but is this a sign of a cooling market, or just an exaggerated summer break? Read the full story on our blog.

A Tale of Two Semis –  Issue 268

This week, HGR’s Irene Szabo shares how a great marketing plan can make a difference in a seller’s market – for your bank account, and your peace of mind. Read on.

Backpedaling –  Issue 267

You may remember that over a year ago, the CMHC predicted an 18% price drop in the real estate market – and in turn, tightened restrictions on mortgages. On today’s blog, we follow up on the outcome of those new rules.

Boom, Bust or What? –  Issue 266

With market activity and prices peaking through the spring, a perceived slowdown – or bubble burst, depending on your stance – is creeping back into the headlines. Read our take on this shift in our local market on today’s blog.

June Stats –  Issue 265

We’re midway through the year, and we just released our June 2021 Market Report, with detailed breakdowns of Guelph neighbourhoods & home types for June, Q2 and the year so far.

Midyear –  Issue 264

We’ve hit the mid-way point in the year, and like you, we’re taking a breather this weekend. Join us next week as we dig into the numbers from June, Q2, and the first half of 2021.

Time –  Issue 263

Time – the most precious resources. On today’s blog we talk about how we’re creating more of it for our clients.

The Next Chapter –  Issue 262

Today, we're inviting our subscribers to try out our BRAND NEW Home Sales Website! This is an interactive platform that offers the sales data you’re used to getting from our sales reports, with the addition of ‘Realtor.ca'-style’ details like photos, maps & more!

May Stats –  Issue 261

ICYMI: The May housing market stats are now available – get the full scoop on today’s blog! Plus, we have an exciting announcement for our subscribers!