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Why Choosing a Cash-Back Real Estate Agent Isn’t …

Why Choosing a Cash-Back Real Estate Agent Isn’t …

By Simon Royer, RE/MAX IconIn Ontario’s real estate market - especially across the GTA, Kitchener–Waterloo, Guelph, Brantford, and…

“Buying from the Listing Agent Will Get You …

“Buying from the Listing Agent Will Get You …

“Buying From the Listing Agent Will Get You a Better Deal”… Right? Not So Fast.By Simon Royer |…

5 Resolutions Every 2026 Buyer Should Make

5 Resolutions Every 2026 Buyer Should Make

🏡 New Year, New Home? 5 Resolutions Every 2026 Buyer Should MakeBy Simon Royer | RE/MAX Icon RealtyIf…

5 Home Projects That Will Boost Your Value …

5 Home Projects That Will Boost Your Value …

The week between Christmas and New Year’s is the perfect time to take stock of your home’s potential.…

How the Holidays Reveal It’s Time to Move …

How the Holidays Reveal It’s Time to Move …

“One Guest Room, Five Guests: How the Holidays Reveal It’s Time to Move On”There’s something about the holidays…

Real Estate Over the Holidays: A Silent Night, …

Real Estate Over the Holidays: A Silent Night, …

When most people think of the holidays, they're not exactly dreaming of open houses. But in Brantford, Cambridge,…

Why December Might Be the Smartest Time to …

Why December Might Be the Smartest Time to …

🥶 Winter Listings: Why December Might Be the Smartest Time to SellEveryone’s telling you to wait until spring.…

What Ontario’s Bill 60 Means for Real Estate …

What Ontario’s Bill 60 Means for Real Estate …

Ontario just passed Bill 60: The Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 — and if you’re a real…

Understanding the cost of home ownership

Understanding the cost of home ownership

Understanding the True Cost of Home OwnershipBuying a home is one of the most exciting milestones in life…

Should Canada Consider a 50-Year Mortgage?

Should Canada Consider a 50-Year Mortgage?

Should Canada Consider a 50-Year Mortgage? The Benefits, the Risks & What It Means for YouIn Canada’s current…