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Scotiabank’s latest housing market watch report shows that Montreal has the highest sales-to-new-listings ratio
A new Royal LePage survey projects that Canadian newcomers will buy 680,000 homes over the next five years ... Read more
National sales activity is up for seven months in a row ... Read more
The country’s largest cannabis producers boost home sales and prices in these markets ... Read more
Those who fail to submit their declarations on time will incur a non-declaration penalty in addition to the tax Read more
The demand for housing in the region is too strong, with any lull in sales activity unlikely to last long Read more
Macquarie’s analysis takes into account five-year bond yields, household debt, and home-buying activity Read more
A strong local economy is also fueling an uptick in sales Read more
Year-over-year declines in new listings and the number of units leased contributed to the surge in the final quarter of 2017 Read more
Homes in Colorado that were near cannabis stores saw a significant boost in property values, according to a US study Read more
While condos saw double-digit price growth last month, detached houses saw a reversal of fortunes Read more
The glut was partly caused by projects being delayed in the approvals process in 2017 Read more
While the policy isn’t considered discriminatory, it isn’t helping resolve the affordability crisis Read more
Continued monetary policy accomodation is needed to keep the economy operating close to potential Read more
Rents actually shot up six months after the Fair Housing Plan was introduced Read more
Buyers are attracted by the high standard of living and relative affordability Read more
The median price of two-storey homes, bungalows, and other property types rose in the fourth quarter of 2017 Read more
OSFI’s new mortgage stress test may have contributed to this increase Read more
A strong economy and rising wages helped bolster the demand for housing Read more
Politicians are considering following New Zealand’s footsteps and dramatically curbing home ownership eligibility Read more
OSFI’s new mortgage stress test will create a temporary lull in market activity, experts say Read more
The high degree of foreign property ownership is placing upward pressure on prices and locking locals out of the housing market Read more
There are 4,457 inhabitants per square kilometre in Toronto, making it less dense than Vancouver and Montréal Read more
Despite what major banks say, a hike isn’t a foregone conclusion Read more
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Toronto, Vancouver no longer Canada’s hottest housing markets
By Geraldine Grones |
22 Oct 2019