Holding offers can work. Pricing high can work. Pricing at market can work. The trouble starts when sellers mix pieces from different strategies and expect competition to appear.
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has introduced a new policy for selling surplus land and buildings. Here’s how the process works, who can bid, what previous owners should know, and why the purchase price may be only part of the cost.
If you’ve been going back and forth on what to do next…
If every option feels like it creates a new problem…
If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to make a move…
There’s a good chance you’re not stuck because of the market.
You’re stuck in the Timing Trap.
And it’s one of the most common reasons people feel stuck when deciding whether to buy or sell first in real estate.
Could the Bay du Nord offshore oil project affect the St. John’s housing market? A data-driven look at construction, population growth, and home prices.
The St. John’s housing market is up approximately 9.3% year-over-year as of January 2026, according to MLS® Home Price Index data. While national headlines suggest cooling in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, local benchmark prices in St. John’s are outperforming most major Canadian markets.
Here’s why national averages don’t tell the full story — and what the data actually shows for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Why isn’t Signal Hill being turned into housing?
Signal Hill isn’t zoned for residential development, construction costs exceed local condo prices, and the steep terrain requires expensive foundations and structured parking. Even in a best-case scenario, redevelopment would take 4–7 years.
RBC has quietly partnered with Realtor.ca, changing how Canadians encounter mortgage options while browsing homes. In this article, we break down what the partnership really means, why convenience can be costly, and what Newfoundland homebuyers should understand before clicking a mortgage button.
National real estate headlines often describe what’s happening on average across Canada. But real estate decisions are local — and applying broad national narratives to
Moving up in the St. John’s real estate market feels riskier than it used to — not because of price, but because of timing and sequence. This guide breaks down the real risks move-up buyers face and the strategies that actually work in a tight, local market.
Multiple offer situations are stressful — but buyers don’t win by panic or blind overbidding. This guide breaks down how to compete strategically, reduce risk, and make smarter offers without overpaying.