Canada Real Estate Resources

• Buying Guides
• Economics & Statistics
• Forums & Blogs
• Landlord & Tenant
• Laws
• Mortgages
• Taxes
• Yellow Pages & Directories

General Country Links

• Country Description
• Investment Climate
• Newspapers, Magazines & Blogs
• Travel & Tourism

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Buying Guides

• Backgrounder on British Columbia Real Estate for the Foreign Investor (BCRELinks.com)
• BCREA: Buying and Selling Canadian Property: An Overview for Non-Residents
• Buying & Selling (househunting.ca)
• CMHC: Buying a Home – CMHC offers a range of information, resources and services to guide you through the home-buying process.
• MREA: Buying a Home – A compilation of house buying information and resources.
• OREA: Free Books on Buying & Selling a Home – Info on books about buying and selling a home that are available to consumers for free.
• RBC Royal Bank: Buying a Home
• Real Estate Council of Alberta: Consumer Information – Includes guides to buying real estate, working with real estate professionals, resolving disputes, consumer best practices, and more.
• Real Estate Council of British Columbia: Consumer Information – Provides a downloadable guide on Buying a Home.
• The Home Information Pack – A Guide For Buyers
• Tips & Articles for Buyers (Sutton)

Economics & Statistics

• Altus Group – Market reports and news available. Market Talk commentaries provide a brief overview of current market activity, issues and conditions. Recent pieces include the Canadian Real Estate Market Commentary (2005).
• ARELLO – The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials – Offers the Digest of Real Estate License Laws and Current Issues in an online format. The Digest contains important statistics and policy information. Resources from previous years can be accessed on-site.
• Avison Young – The Research section offers a number of downloadable reports on the commercial real estate market in various Canadian cities.
• Bank of Canada – Provides a number of rates and statistics, including various indicators and price indices, plus publications and research.
• BC Stats – The central statistical agency of British Columbia. Offers a Consumer Price Index, economic statistics and socio-economic indices.
• British Columbia Real Estate Association: Economics – BCREA Economics provides timely research, analysis and information on economic factors affecting BC and its housing markets.
• Canadian Cities Housing & Real Estate Data Site – The Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate provides current and historic data on Canadian real estate markets. Quarterly data on demographic, employment, residential real estate, and non-residential real estate conditions.
• Canadian Housing Observer – A comprehensive overview of Canadian housing conditions and trends and the key factors behind them.
• CB Richard Ellis Canada: Research Centre – Provides the National Multi-Residential Report and an assortment of Local Office MarketViews on various Canadian cities.
• Canadian Business – Canadian and global financial and economy news with a Canada perspective. Includes coverage of housing and mortgages.
• CMHC: Housing Market Information – CMHC provides the housing industry and consumers with the latest statistical information and analysis of housing trends so they can make informed decisions. Its Market Analysis Centre tracks information for local, provincial, regional and national markets
• CMHC: Research Highlights – These are brief summaries of complete reports on the findings of research projects conducted for or by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Includes the Technical Series and the Socio-Economic Series.
• Colliers International: Canada Market Reports – Mainly reports on the commercial and office real estate markets.
• Country Briefings: Canada (Economist.com) – Provides economic news, statistics, forecasts, reports, and a country profile on Canada.
• Desjardins Economic Studies and Publications – All publications by Desjardins Group economists, financial reports, Social Responsibility and Cooperative Reports, magazines and specialized publications.
• GlobeReal Estate – The Globe and Mail provides coverage of Canadian real estate news.
• GMREB – Greater Montreal Real Estate Board – News about the Residential Sales and Resales markets in the Greater Montreal area.
• Goodman Report – Covers market trends in Vancouver real estate, mainly in the areas of apartment sales and rental properties.
• Jurock.com – Western Canadian Real Estate Marketplace – Insider information and market intelligence for Canadian real estate investors. Get tips on hot properties and ask for expert advice.
• MAP: Housing Costs in Canada (CBC News) – Flash-based interactive Canada map showing housing costs by province, with the 2006 Census as source.
• MREA: Housing Statistics – Manitoba Real Estate Association provides housing statistics compiled by the Winnipeg Real Estate Board.
• Randi Emmott: Market Statistics – Provides statistics on the Toronto real estate market (updated monthly). See the Toronto Market Statistics page.
• Real Estate Market Information for Home Buyers in Greater Vancouver & BC (Realtylink Online) – Provides a monthly Housing Price Index (HPI) report analyzing the Greater Vancouver real estate market.
• RealNet Canada Inc. – Its market reports currently cover the Commercial Real Estate Markets and New Home Markets in the Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver areas.
• REM Real Estate News Magazine – REM provides news and info for the Canadian real estate professional. Learn about new trends, marketing techniques, products, books, etc.
• RENX – Real Estate News EXchange – Canadian commercial and residential real estate news and listings. Has a special news section on Green Buildings.
• Scotia Economics (Scotiabank) – Economic and financial market forecasts for Canada and the U.S., industry-specific research reports, and other economics publications and webcasts.
• Statistics Canada: National Statistical Agency – Provides for free and for fee economic, social and census data plus daily analysis of statistical releases. Its studies and research papers cover a wide range of social and economic topics relating to Canada.
• Urban Futures – Research, analysis and forecasting on a wide range of contexts including (in part): housing markets, urban land economics, and real estate finance, investment analysis & market studies.
• YourHome.ca: Real Estate News – Home buyers news, real estate news, condo reviews, and guides to home decorating, renovations, repairs and maintenance, and more.

Forums & Blogs

• 604homesblog – A blog on real estate, life and living in Vancouver, BC, Canada by Matthew Collinge.
• Agents Online: Real Estate Forums – Real estate discussion forums and agent directory. “Canadian Real Estate Issues” is one of the major discussion topics.
• BC-Realty.com – A portal site for British Columbia home buyers, sellers, and real estate investors. On the BC Real Estate Forum you can post your real estate related questions, tips or advice.
• BuildingHomes.ca Message Forums – Online discussion forum for new home owners in Canada.
• Edmonton Real Estate Blog – Articles, editorial and commentary on the real estate market in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
• Mississauga Real Estate Blog
• Move Smartly – The Toronto real estate and neighbourhoods blog, brought to you by the team at Realosophy.
• OttawaBusinessJournal.com – Residential Real Estate section.
• Don R Campbell – Canadian real estate writer.
• Real Estate Intelligence – Toronto real estate blog.
• Real Estate Talks – A friendly, interactive exchange of information on all real estate related subjects. Covers Canada and the United States.
• REM Forum – Discussion forum page of REM Real Estate News Magazine
• Saskatoon Real Estate Resource Centre Blog – Blog of real estate agent Norm Fisher on Saskatoon real estate.
• St. Johns Newfoundland Real Estate Blog – Real estate blog written by Fraser & Stephen Winters, who are RE/MAX realtors in St. Johns, Newfoundland.
• The Montreal Real Estate Blog – Blog about the Real Estate current market conditions in Montreal and the neighborhoods.
• The Oakville Buzz – Blog by Oakville, Ontario real estate advisor Hilary Shantz.

Landlord & Tenant

• Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario
• B.C. Residential Tenancy Branch – Provides landlords and tenants with information and dispute resolution services.
• CMHC: Renting a Home – Offers information on tenant and landlord rights, responsibilities and rental practices across Canada.
• Landlord Tenant Board Ontario
• Landlords Source Centre – Provides legal resources for landlords, as well as advice, online courses, legal forms, books, software, tenants credit and eviction checks, etc.
• Laws for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta
• My Ideal Home Rentals – Find your next home or apartment by searching rental listings. Special landlord tools and landlord advice available.
• Ontario Tenant Rights – Includes the Ontario landlord and tenant act, the Residential Tenancies Act, reports on tenant rights, and rent controls in Ontario, etc.
• Reference Guide to Landlord and Tenant Law in Alberta
• Regie du logement Quebec
• Tenant Reference – A free site where landlords can protect each other from bad tenants.
• TRAC Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre

Laws

• Ask a Lawyer (Jurock.com) – James Comparelli (B.A., LL.B.) answers reader questions on real estate legal issues.
• Canadian Constitutional Documents
• Canadian Rights and Freedoms
• CanLII – Canadian Legal Information Institute – Databases of Canadian law accessible for free on the Internet.
• Duhaime Legal Resources: Real Estate & Tenancy
• Duhaimes Canadian Elderlaw Centre: Trusts, Wills & Estates
• Guide to Law Online: Canada – Links to online resources about Canada laws, including the Constitution, law texts, legal guides and commentary, etc.
• Law of the Land – Canadian commercial real estate law blog.
• Real Estate Council of British Columbia: Real Estate Legislation – Links to real estate legislation and regulation info online.
• University of Alberta Law Library – Access to several legal databases, including the Quicklaw database of Canadian legislation and cases, and the Alberta Law Collection.

Mortgages

• Canadian Banks Mortgage Rates (BCRELinks.com) – Links to mortgage rates information at various Canadian bank websites.
• Canadian Mortgage Trends – News on Canadian mortgages, mortgage brokers, and mortgage rates.
• CanEquity – Canadian mortgage brokers.
• CMHC – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation – CMHC is the site for housing and mortgage insurance information in Canada.
• CMHC for Consumers – Provides the information and resources you need to make important decisions about your home, from home-buying guides to mortgage insurance to renovation planning.
• Desjardins: Mortgages – Mortgage loans for a house purchase or making major renovations. Several types of loans and interest rates offered.
• Ratehub – Mortages Comparisons Canada.
• Invis.ca – Canadian mortgage brokers.
• Micasa.ca: Mortgage Rates
• RBC Royal Bank: Residential Mortgages
• Scotiabank Mortgage Centre
• TD Canada Trust: Mortgages

Taxes

• REALpac – Real Property Association of Canada provides its Property Assessment and Tax Analysis of Data, and tax reports from previous years.
• Ask a Tax Expert (Jurock.com) – David Ingram answers reader questions on real estate taxation.
• B.C. Ministry of Small Business and Revenue: Property Taxes – Provides information about the various Property Tax Programs run by the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue.
• Canada Revenue Agency – Provides information, services, and applications that help promote compliance with Canadian tax and regulations; including forms, publications, and guides.
• Canada Revenue Agency: Non-Residents of Canada – Provides basic information about the income tax rules that apply to non-residents of Canada.
• Canada Revenue Agency: Tax Treaties
• Canadian Personal Income Tax Rates (KPMG.ca)
• Canadian Property Tax Association – National organization providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information relating to both commercial and industrial property tax issues arising across Canada.
• International Tax and Business Guide: Canada (Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu)
• KPMG in Canada | Tax Publications and Resources – Online catalog of KPMG tax publications. Includes the TaxNewsFlash Canada, Canadian Tax Adviser, and Indirect Tax Update.
• Ontario Ministry of Revenue – Find tax information and tax forms & publications relevant to the Province of Ontario.
• PwC Canada: Publications – Canadian tax-related publications, currently including 2008 Alberta Budget: Tax Highlights and Tax Memos for Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
• PwC Canada: Tax Facts and Figures for Individuals and Corporations – Outlines the changes to Canadian tax rules as of June 1, 2007, and will help you identify the rates and amendments that apply to you or your company.

Yellow Pages & Directories

• About Canada
• BC-Realty.com Directory – British Columbia real estate resources directory.
• BCRELinks – Searchable resource for commercial real estate developers in British Columbia.
• Canada Plus.ca – Yellow Pages Group city guide for Canada, with info on arts, entertainment, dining, nightlife, events, shopping and tourism in Canada.
• Canada Real Estate Directory – Directory of real estate resources across Canada. Get information about mortgage rates, moving, builders and agencies. more.
• Canada Real Estate Online – Real estate directory with categorized, searchable listings of online real estate sites with visitor ratings.
• Canada.com City Guides – Directories, guides and reviews for restaurants, nightlife, arts and culture in selected Canadian cities.
• Canadiana: The Canadian Resource Page
• Canlinks Directory – A comprehensive listing of websites with an emphasis on Canadian sites. Specializes in investment, real estate and financial sites.
• craigslist: canada
• Downtown Vancouver – Vancouver city guide and business directory for downtown and surrounding areas. Find information on hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightclubs, pubs, special events, entertainment, business and more.
• Find Alberta – Alberta real estate directory with links to agents, home evaluations, mortgages, movers and other realty services. Updated every 60 minutes.
• globeandmail.com: Yellow Pages
• Homebase.ca – Western Canada directory for real estate info and listings such as development land, condominiums & apartments, properties for sale, and home services – specifically in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and Winnipeg.
• Jurock.com BC Real Estate Directory – A comprehensive directory of real estate websites in British Columbia. Find realtors, appraisers, builders & contractors, mortgage brokers, home inspectors, tax help, etc.
• myTELUS – TELUS, a leading Canadian telecom, provides an Internet portal that includes a web directory and news.
• Nova Scotia Web Guide – Business and tourism directory.
• Yellow.ca – Canadian business directory. Search listings in Canada.
• YellowPages.ca – Leading business directory brand of Canada.

Country Description

• About Canada
• Background Note: Canada (US Department of State) – Facts about the land, people, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations of Canada.
• BBC NEWS | Country Profile: Canada – Key facts, figures and dates.
• Canada – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Offers the Canada Factsheet, travel information, heads of Government, and embassies & consulates.
• Canada Country Insight (globalEDGE) – An introduction to Canada, including background information, an interactive map, quick links to resources dealing with the Canadian economy, and key facts including GDP, population, life expectancy, capital city, currency, and major languages.
• CIA – The World Factbook — Canada
• Expat Interviews: Canada – Interviews with expats on their experiences living in Canada
• The Canadian Encyclopedia: Canada
• Wikipedia: Canada

Investment Climate

• Canada Country Commercial Guide (U.S. Commercial Service) – From the USDOC Market Research Library.
• Country Information: Canada (UK Trade & Investment) – Information about export and investment opportunities for British companies in Canada.
• Doing Business In Canada (MSI Global) – Information on doing business in Canada provided by local law and accounting firms.
• Doing Business in Canada (The World Bank Group) – A summary of “Doing Business” data for Canada, including its overall “Ease of Doing Business” rank, and various key indicators of the business climate.
• Doing Business in Canada (U.S. Commercial Service)
• Index of Economic Freedom: Canada – A report on the business and economic freedom of Canada.
• Invest in Canada – Investment Partnerships Canada (IPC) has a wealth of information, sources and comparison data on establishing business in Canada.
• SME FDI: The Investment Climate in Canada and Regional Differences
• World Investment Report 2007: Country Fact Sheet – Canada (PDF) – The Country Fact Sheet contains recent data on FDI flows and stocks, mergers and acquisitions, largest TNCs and regulatory changes in Canada.

Newspapers, Magazines & Blogs

• Calgary Herald
• Canada Gazette / Gazette du Canada – Website of the official newspaper of the Government of Canada.
• Canada News Headlines (ca.reuters.com)
• Canada.com – News and entertainment portal from a Canadian perspective.
• Canadian Business Online – Breaking financial, business, company and technology news.
• Canadian Living Magazine
• CANOE.ca – Canadian Online Explorer – Canadian news, sports, entertainment, finance and lifestyle site.
• CBC.ca – Comprehensive web site for news, entertainment, sports, business
• CEP News | The Canadian Source for Global Economic, Financial and Market News
• CTV.ca – Canadian Television – Canadian televisions online home for news and entertainment.
• Edmonton Journal
• globeandmail.com – Articles from The Globe and Mail: breaking national & international news, sports, business, and weather.
• Metro News – News coverage in the following cities: Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver.
• Montreal Gazette
• NOW Magazine – Toronto news & lifestyle magazine and city guide.
• Okanagan Life Magazine – Okanagan lifestyle, travel, dining and entertainment magazine.
• Ottawa Business Journal – News from Ottawa and across Canada. Updates throughout the day.
• Ottawa Citizen
• Regina Leader-Post
• Saskatoon StarPhoenix
• SEE Magazine – Edmonton weekly magazine for news, entertainment and city life.
• The Canadian: Headlines News – Canadian national newspaper with a socially progressive voice on news and current affairs.
• The Moose Jaw Times Herald
• The Telegram – St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada daily newspaper.
• TheStar.com – The Toronto Star news website.
• TorontoSun.com
• Vancouver Magazine
• Vancouver Sun

Travel & Tourism

• BonjourQuebec.com – Official tourist information and reservations to help you plan your trip to Quebec.
• Canada Travel Guide (Lonely Planet) – Canada travel information, advice, hotels, reviews, maps and itineraries.
• Canada Travel Guide (New York Times Travel) – Plan your trip to Canada with The New York Times Travel Guide, featuring the best hotels, restaurants, museums, shopping, bars and more in Canada.
• Canada Travel Guide (Wikitravel) – Open source travel guide to Canada, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
• Canada.travel – Official Canadian Tourism site
• Canadian Geographic – Travel, explore and discover Canada with Canadian Geographic Magazine online.
• CANOE Travel – Canada – The online source for travel information in Canada and beyond, CANOE Travel.
• Destination Winnipeg – Discover Winnipeg, a city of exciting attractions, cultural events, and booming business.
• DIY Canada Immigration – Dedicated to providing the necessary tools, knowledge, and resources to submit and manage your Canada immigration application yourself.
• New Brunswick Tourism
• Newfoundland & Labrador Official Tourism Website
• Nova Scotia Official Tourism Website
• Ontario Travel | Official Website of Ontario Tourism
• Prince Edward Island: Visitors Guide
• Toronto City Guide (Economist.com) – Insider tips and an executive dossier on the city of Toronto. Guides to hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, nightlife, and shopping.
• Tourism BC | Official Travel Website of British Columbia
• Tourism Saskatchewan – Official Saskatchewan tourism website, with information on Saskatchewan travel planning, accommodations, hotels, events, and much more.
• Tourism Vancouver – Vancouver visitors information, from the website of The Greater Vancouver Visitors and Convention Bureau. Book hotels in Vancouver online, plan your activities.
• Travel Alberta Canada – One-stop tourism web resource for information on all regions of the Province of Alberta, with listings for events, adventures, attractions and more.
• Unforgettable Manitoba
• Yukon: Larger Than Life – The official Yukon, Canada tourism site. Complete Yukon travel guide: Yukon maps, events, activities, accommodations.