Work on the first new Whitehorse elementary school in more than two decades continues to move forward. The Government of Yukon has awarded a $42.8 million design-build contract to Whitehorse-based Ketza Construction Corporation for the new school in Whistle Bend, to be located at the corner of Olive May Way and Casca Boulevard. Ketza will…
When it comes to navigating an overwhelming, complicated or unpredictable housing market (hello, 2021!), hiring a RE/MAX real estate agent is a good first step. Here’s why. No one ever said real estate was easy. In fact, especially since March 2020, most homebuyers and sellers have probably muttered a much different sentiment under their breath. But there’s…
Silver Flats will see 42 two-bedroom and studio units built on Keno Way. Whitehorse city council is considering granting $91,000 to a local developer. At council’s July 19 meeting, members were presented with a recommendation that a development incentive be approved for a four building development planned for 213 Keno Way in Whistle Bend. Evergreen…
Property owners will no longer be charged for infrastructure and road improvements under a new City of Whitehorse policy. City council voted to adopt the updated policy at its July 12 meeting. Changes in the policy The policy deals with how the city goes about upgrading infrastructure and roads. Under the previous policy, the city…
With interest rates reaching historic lows in a persistent seller’s market, the new-home construction industry is facing a test of successfully balancing supply and demand. In the premiere episode of the interactive series “Keepin’ It Real with Nick Bailey,” RE/MAX President Nick Bailey and two guests explore all sides of the new-home construction market. The…
There are so many people (who do not work in real estate) who have advice for a new homebuyer trying to find the right place. And, unfortunately, so many of those people advise against having a real estate agent, whether it’s because they have had an unpleasant experience themselves or because they think they’re saving…
Canadians opt for more affordability and new lifestyle, flocking to recreational property market 57 per cent of markets offer properties below $500K, according to RE/MAX brokers and agents Average sale price anticipated to rise up to 30% in some recreational property markets, according to RE/MAX brokers and agents. 44 per cent of recreational property buyers…
RE/MAX, LLC is now a sponsor of the new LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, reaffirming the company’s commitment to fair housing for all and promoting LGBTQ+ homeownership. Through this connection, RE/MAX agents of all identities will have additional access to training, resources, and community support as they strive to overcome obstacles that continue to face the LGBTQ+ community when it comes to housing…
Property owners in Whitehorse may no longer find themselves paying local improvement charges (LIC) on work done to their street. At Whitehorse city council’s May 17 meeting, Mike Gau, the city’s director of development services, brought forward a proposed new Infrastructure and Local Improvement Policy, recommending council move ahead with public consultation on it before…
Stakes in Canadian real estate have never been higher. Industry professionalism needed to restore buyer and seller confidence. Particularly for buyers engaged in the Canadian real estate market, the transaction is filled with mounting complexities and undeniable frustrations – most specifically, the lack of transparency in under-market-value listing strategies within an already expensive market, and…
