Housing market

Housing starts growth will slow going into 2017: CMHC Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Housing starts growth will slow going into 2017: CMHC

The CMHC's Q1 financial report says GDP will likely increase while the unemployment rate may rise.

By Staff |May 30, 2016

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Millennials want to buy homes, but haven’t started saving Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Millennials want to buy homes, but haven’t started saving

54% of future millennial buyers say coming up with the required down payment is the biggest obstacle to home ownership.

By Staff |May 24, 2016

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Canadians struggling to pay bills as housing costs rise Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Canadians struggling to pay bills as housing costs rise

37% were caught short at least once in the last year, and did not have enough to cover expenses, finds a Manulife Bank Canada survey.

By Staff |May 24, 2016

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It’s time for a ‘flipping tax’ on foreign investors Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

It’s time for a ‘flipping tax’ on foreign investors

CIBC's Benjamin Tal says that could cool Vancouver's housing market.

By Chris Sorensen, Maclean's |May 18, 2016

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