Blair Holm

REALTORĀ®

Welcome

When you make the important decision to buy or sell a home, I am committed to going the extra mile to ensure that all of your needs are successfully met in a professional and honest manner. For Service and Commitment, let me help guide you with your next purchase or sale.

 

I make myself available at all times. My web site is here to help you 24 hours a day. You can search listings at your own convenience, browse reports, and read up on real estate info on your own terms. When you are ready to see a listing in person, or just have a simple question, please dont hesitate to contact me!

Blair Holm

Latest News

Sustainability Takes Center Stage: Survey Reveals Canadian Homeowners’ Green Priorities

With rising utility costs, climate uncertainty, and shifting consumer values, sustainability and energy efficiency are increasingly key considerations in Canada’s housing market. The 2025 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Mortgage Consumer Survey findings highlight this trend, offering insights into just how strongly energy efficiency and environmental considerations are shaping homeownership...

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Canadian Unemployment Edges Up in May 2025, but Gains Remain in Some Sectors and Regions

Bar graph showing May 2025 Canadian unemployment rates by province/territory, with percentage change from April 2025; rates range from 4% (Yukon) to 14.2% (Newfoundland and Labrador).

Source: Statistics Canada

Canada’s labour market remained relatively stable in May 2025, despite a modest uptick in the national unemployment rate. According to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada, employment was virtually unchanged (+8,800; +0.0%), and the employment rate held steady at 60.8%. However, the national unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points to 7.0%, marking its...

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Understanding How Canadian REITs Are Taxed

Canadian real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer investors an efficient way to own diversified real estate assets while benefiting from preferential tax treatment. Under Canadian tax law, REITs themselves generally pay little to no tax at the trust level, provided they distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to unitholders. Instead, tax obligations flow through to investors, who must report...

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