CREA reports stronger home sales in July
The changes announced by British Columbia which will mean tougher penalties for real estate agents who break the rules have been welcomed by two of the province’s industry bodies
The Chinese are the largest investors in Canadian real estate according to CBRE
While government agencies are trying to assess whether foreign ownership of homes has a real impact on the market, a study by the Simon Fraser University in BC says that it has proof that it does
Federal, provincial governments agree to work together on housing
Analysis of the differing condo fees for divided units in Quebec aims to provide clarity on how much is charges and what affects those charges
The highly-anticipated report on the regulation of British Columbia’s real estate professionals has been released
Tightening mortgage lending conditions would have a significant negative impact on the housing market and is not necessary according to the body representing mortgage professionals
Optimism in the real estate market is helping to boost overall consumer sentiment
Rising house prices are increasing demand for mortgages with 30 year amortizations as buyers choose – or are forced by the cost – to spread their home loan over longer periods. This is particularly evident in Vancouver and Toronto
Stakeholders in the Edmonton housing market are calling for easing of the city’s requirements for parking to aid infill building