Bank of Canada pause soothes the real estate market lolita, 08/09/2025 Open this photo in gallery: 33 Lombard St. features a renovated unit with 1,400 square feet of living space and two parking spaces.ReMax Hallmark Bibby Group Realty March has brought renewed life to the Toronto-area condo market on the heels of a flurry of single-family home sales earlier in the year. But while buyers seem to be more optimistic in all segments of the market, they are keeping a close eye on their finances. Christopher Bibby, broker with Re/Max Hallmark Bibby Group Realty, says condo sales have been lagging the broader market so far in 2024, but the tempo suddenly shifted in early March. Over the course of 10 days, Mr. Bibby sold three of his condo listings, helped four buyers purchase units and had two more deals in negotiations. In the condo market, units with asking prices above the $1.5-million mark are seeing more action after a lengthy stall. “Suddenly it seems that price point is starting to click.” Mr Bibby says the sudden turn appears to be partly a delayed spillover from the rebound that began in late December in the freehold segment. As tales of bidding contests for houses became more common, some downsizers felt more … Continue Reading
Massive changes for Real Estate buying and selling | News lolita, 13/08/2025 BOSSIER CITY, La – Some seismic changes are coming in the real estate world. It all stems from several antitrust lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors. The NAR on Friday agreed to pay $418 million in damages and eliminate some rules on commission. Some industry observers think the changes could have commissions falling by 25% to 50%. Under the newly scrapped NAR rules, which were enacted in the 1990s, sellers were required to pay for the broker representing the buyer and offer a commission for the buyer’s broker when initially listing a property. That will no longer be the case and there will be more opportunities for negotiation all around. Dianne Gibson, broker and co-owner of East Bank Real Estate “There will be additional disclosures involved with the sellers and buyers. We have not received those disclosures yet, but will be shortly. We have several meetings set up with all the governing bodies of real estate in the state of Louisiana and we’ll get more guidance here soon,” said Dianne Gibson, broker and co-owner of East Bank Real Estate Jenny Spivey, associate broker at East Bank Real Estate “I honestly feel like it will be good. Change is good … Continue Reading
Boost Juice Queen’s decadent new $17m Byron home lolita, 28/03/2025 Boost Juice founder Janine Allis is believed to be the new owner of a Byron Bay beauty on a 948sq m block at Wategos Bay. Picture: Supplied The Hemsworth family has a new neighbor, and this one may just tie into their healthy lifestyle. Boost Juice founder Janine Allis is believed to be the new owner of a Byron Bay beauty on a 948sq m block at Wategos Bay. Byron Bay Real Estate agent Liam Annesley marketed the property, which was described as a “meticulously crafted”. MORE: Inside Mark Wahlberg’s $100m Aussie mansion One of five bedrooms. MORE: ‘Arms race’: billionaires battle for Oz’s richest home The property has five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and views of the iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse. There is a sleek gourmet kitchen and BBQ, a decadent master retreat with a private balcony, a large robe and an opulent ensuite with views, a pool and spa, landscaped gardens, a private gym, outdoor office, parking for five with a two- car garage, two storage bays and an elevator providing convenient access to all levels. MORE: Prize homeowner’s amazing win changes her life Mandatory view from the bath, Boost Juice founder Janine Allis. Just a short walk … Continue Reading