Housing market

Even the rich can’t afford Vancouver homes

Even though home prices dropped slightly in the second quarter of 2013, the average price of a property still remains above the $1-million mark.

July 16, 2013

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Economic Indicators

Canadian home sales rise

National home sales rose in June 2013.

By Staff |July 15, 2013

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Economic Indicators

Real estate investing drives U.S. housing

Investors have spiced up the U.S. housing recovery.

By Staff |July 15, 2013

2 min read

Industry

End is near for Fannie and Freddie

U.S. House Republicans want to shut down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

July 12, 2013

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Industry

CMHC registers 2 covered bond programs

The CMHC has registered two covered bond programs.

By Staff |July 4, 2013

1 min read

Industry

Banks will survive housing crash

Hanif Mamdani says negative outlook for these institutions is unfounded

By Vikram Barhat |July 4, 2013

5 min read

Industry

Bigger mortgages at better rates

American banks offer jumbo mortgages to HNW clients.

July 3, 2013

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Industry

Citigroup coughs up $968 million to Fannie Mae

Citigroup will pay $968 million to Fannie Mae to settle a claim over millions of bad home loans, reports the Washington Post.

By Staff |July 2, 2013

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Industry

5 questions to ask before buying a home

Even though banks may be raising mortgage rates, it won’t stop Canadians from buying homes. So make sure clients ask these important questions before signing on the dotted line, says gobankingrates.com. 1. What is the neighbourhood’s crime rate? You want your clients and their families to be safe. Plus, a high crime rate will lower […]

June 26, 2013

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Industry

Scotiabank adjusts residential mortgage rates

Scotiabank is making changes to its discounted rates on residential mortgages.

By Staff |June 24, 2013

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