Recreational condos soar
Demand from retirees, investors and those looking for a winter getaway is driving strong demand for condominiums in popular recreational real estate markets, at times, nearly double the rate for detached homes, says a report by Royal LePage. The realty brokerage says the median price for a condominium located in Whistler, B.C., grew by 26.5 […]
Vacancy rate falls
Canada’s overall vacancy rate dropped for a second year in a row, as demand for rental housing grew at a faster pace than supply, according to the Canada Mortgage Housing Corp. In its annual rental market survey, the housing agency says in 2018, the vacancy rate across the country was 2.4 per cent, down from […]
Auto industry tipping point
Rumbles of change in the automotive industry erupted this week with General Motor’s announcement it will close its storied Oshawa assembly plant as part of a shift towards electric and autonomous vehicles. The decision was part a global restructuring for the company that also includes winding down production at four U.S. assembly plants and other […]
How to Follow Up With Candidates After the Interview
Here at Glassdoor, we preach that following up with every candidate who applies to your company — whether you’re going to hire them or not — is a crucial part of your recruitment process. But why? Is it really that important? We dug deeper into this best practice to see what following up with candidates […]
Here Are Senior Citizens’ Biggest Financial Regrets — Don’t Make Them Yours
You know that you could learn a lot from your grandparents, right? You can learn even more from more grandparents — from a host of senior citizens, in fact. A recent survey of seniors produced a long list of their financial regrets, which offers instructive insights. Check out the regrets below and see which ones […]
How to Successfully Onboard New Employees
So you’ve hired new workers? Congrats on your business growing. Now you need to make certain the new staff members can contribute to their full potential. That means successfully onboarding them, so they get up to speed and become fully functioning members of the team. The onboarding process can shape a new hire’s view of […]
How to Invest in Stocks if You Have $5,000
You’ve dutifully and painfully set aside part of your paycheck each month. You finally have $5,000 saved, with which you could make a down payment on a car, invest in stocks, or buy diamond-studded headphones. These are clearly the only options! But if you’re ready to start playing the stock market, here are some tips […]