Housing market

Home sales see largest annual rise in two years Home sales see largest annual rise in two years

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Home sales see largest annual rise in two years

Housing markets have settled down in recent months with prices moderating

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |August 15, 2023

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Housing affordability a risk to lenders, investors: Moody’s Housing affordability a risk to lenders, investors: Moody’s

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Housing affordability a risk to lenders, investors: Moody’s

High prices and interest rates pose challenges to the home-building and mortgage sectors

By Staff |August 14, 2023

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Rent hit a new high in July Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Rent hit a new high in July

The rise is due to a surge in post-secondary students signing leases, population growth and homebuyers holding off on purchases

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |August 11, 2023

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Housing starts surged in June to slightly reverse downward trend Housing starts surged in June to slightly reverse downward trend

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Housing starts surged in June to slightly reverse downward trend

Homebuilding still expected to be a drag on residential investment in coming quarters

By Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press |July 18, 2023

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