Scott Handyside - Real Estate

Concessions can help fill vacancies, but the smartest move is knowing when a perk helps more than a permanent price cut.

When Rental Concessions Make Sense for Landlords Vacancy can get expensive fast, which is why some landlords offer concessions like a free month, reduced deposit, or move-in credit to attract tenants faster. The key is understanding the tradeoff. A short-term incentive can preserve long-term rental income better than lowering the asking rent acros...

If you’re buying your first home in Canada, the rebates and credits can make a real difference in your upfront budget.

First Time Home Buyer Incentives in Canada 2026 First-time buyers in Canada have a lot to sort through, and some of the most useful help can show up in the closing-cost details. Ontario buyers, for example, may be able to reduce land transfer tax costs through provincial rebates, while Toronto buyers may have another municipal rebate to consider....

Older market stories can still be useful when they help explain how inventory, confidence, and timing can change the feel of a market fast.

Canada’s January 2021 Home Sales Hit Record Highs This is a look back at Canada’s housing market during one of the busiest periods of the pandemic boom. In January 2021, national sales and prices hit record highs, with tight supply pushing buyers into stronger competition in many regions. It’s dated now, but still useful as historical context f...

A fixer-upper can still be a great opportunity, but knowing where renovation costs often spiral out of control can save you from expensive surprises.

Fixer-Upper Projects That Often Cost More Than Expected It's easy to get excited about a renovation project when you're picturing the finished result, but some upgrades are a lot more complicated than they seem. This article highlights common fixer-upper projects that frequently run over budget or uncover unexpected issues along the way. If you're consid...

🏡 Friendly Reminder for BC Homeowners

Property taxes are due on July 2nd.

If you haven’t already, now is a good time to:

✔️ Claim your Home Owner Grant (if eligible)
✔️ Confirm your payment has been scheduled
✔️ Double-check your municipality’s payment options and deadlines

Even if you pay through online banking, it’s worth making sure everything is submitted early to avoid any last-minute surprises.

A quick reminder today could save an unnecessary penalty tomorrow.

They accounted for 35% of all homebuyers in their generation, while single Gen Z men represented 18%, according to survey data from the National Association of Realtors.

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers NAR surveyed people who bought a home between July 2024 and June 2025. The survey included homebuyers from several generations, from Gen Z, ages 18-26, to the Silent Generation, ages 80 to 100. No other generation had a bigger share of single women homebuyers than Gen Z.

Former "Today" show host Kathie Lee Gifford has put her enormous Connecticut estate on the market for the staggering price of $100 million—32 years after she purchased the expansive abode with her late husband, Frank Gifford.

Former ‘Today’ Host Kathie Lee Gifford Lists Her Longtime Connecticut Estate for $100 Million—7 Years After Relocating to Nashville The TV personality—who left "Today" in 2019—also built an in-home recording studio where she was able to pursue her music career from the comfort of her own house, which is known as Cedar Cliff and is listed with Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby’s International Realty.

📢 The Bank of Canada has held its policy rate at 2.25%.

While this announcement won’t immediately change the market overnight, it does provide some stability for buyers, sellers, and homeowners who have been watching interest rates closely.

With borrowing costs remaining steady and inventory levels still elevated across many Metro Vancouver markets, opportunities continue to exist for both buyers and sellers who have the right strategy.

If you’re wondering how today’s announcement affects your plans, let’s chat.

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Market pressures rise: With U.S. first-time buyer age hitting 40 and affordability at historic lows, early purchases are seen as a proactive wealth-building move.

Parents turn to early property buys to secure kids’ housing future A growing number of parents are purchasing property for children still in elementary or middle school, aiming to secure housing before prices climb further. In one Australian case, parents spent over $500,000 on a two-bedroom apartment for a child under 12, a move echoed by U.S. families facing simi...