Housing market

Economic Indicators

U.S. GDP rises 2%

South of the border, consumers are buying again.

By Staff |October 26, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Boomers look to real estate for retirement income

A third of Boomers plan on selling their real estate investments for financial support during their retirement years.

By Staff |October 25, 2012

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Economic Indicators

New lending restrictions impact home sales

Sales of new homes and condominiums remained low in September in Toronto, as a result of new lending restrictions.

By Staff |October 22, 2012

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Industry

4 reasons to invest in Cdn real estate

The continued strength of Canada’s real estate industry should provide added appeal for investors looking for income-producing commercial properties.

By Neil Faba |October 17, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Raymond James to compare Cdn and U.S. housing

Raymond James Ltd is planning to release a new research study that compares the Canadian and U.S. real estate markets.

By Staff |October 16, 2012

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Economic Indicators

U.S. housing sector to grow at slower pace

The U.S. economy and housing sectors are expected to continue to grow, but that growth is likely to be slower than previously expected, according to a survey conducted by U.S.-based Urban Land Institute. The results of the survey, conveyed in the latest edition of ULI Real Estate Consensus Forecast, reveal that the real gross domestic […]

By Staff |October 1, 2012

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Industry

National Bank lowers 3-year fixed mortgage rate

At the end of August, National Bank raised its fixed, three-year residential mortgage rate to 4.05%. The bank has now decided to lower it once again.

By Staff |September 27, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Cdn housing headed for a soft landing: Scotiabank

The Canadian housing market is not destined to crash, says Bank of Nova Scotia chief executive officer Rick Waugh.

By Staff |September 19, 2012

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Industry

Homes more expensive: RBC

Housing has become more expensive for the second quarter in a row.

By Staff |August 27, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Demographics won’t hurt the housing market

Demographic forces will aid, rather than hinder, the real estate market over the coming decade, says Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC in a report. This is because the age group that makes up the majority of first time homebuyers (25-to-35) will continue to grow, he says. Read: Housing bubble to burst Those under […]

By Staff |August 23, 2012

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