Luxury real estate sales rise in Toronto, Montreal; fall in Vancouver
Sales of properties over $1 million jumped five per cent in the first half of 2019 compared with the same period last year. Continue reading
Canada real estate
Canadian home sales up 4.2% year-over-year, first increase since Dec. 2017
The national average price edged up 0.3 per cent in April compared to the same month in 2018. Continue reading
Real estate industry poised for a tech disruption in 2019
The adoption of technology in real estate has grown exponentially over the past few years, one realtor says. Continue reading
76% of Canada’s national wealth is wrapped up in real estate, and the market is slowing: data
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Analysis of data from the U.S. Federal Reserve indicates that this is a higher share of national wealth than real estate takes up in the United States. Continue reading
New report says B.C. housing market in midst of recession that could last for 3 years
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Central 1 Credit Union linked what it calls a “mild” recession to the latest mortgage stress test rules and provincial regulations in B.C. Continue reading
Falling B.C. real estate market projected to bring national home sales down to nearly 10-year low
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Canadian Real Estate Association’s latest quarterly forecast projects B.C.’s market will take another 5.2-per-cent hit in 2019. Continue reading
Canadians’ debt remains ‘really high,’ but improving thanks to tight mortgage rules: BoC
The Bank of Canada provided a closer look Wednesday at just how much stricter mortgage rules and higher interest rates have helped slow the entry of new households into the category of “deeply indebted borrowers.” Continue reading
Canadian families choosing ‘small living’ over suburban sprawl amid rising housing prices
Skyrocketing real estate and rental markets across much of the country have some families choosing small spaces over suburban sprawl — and finding unexpected benefits. Continue reading
Canadian families choosing ‘small living’ over suburban sprawl amid rising housing prices
Skyrocketing real estate and rental markets across much of the country have some families choosing small spaces over suburban sprawl — and finding unexpected benefits. Continue reading
Montreal’s real estate market sizzled in 2017 with sales hitting 10-year high
More than 14,000 condos changed hands across the Island of Montreal and nearby communities during the year. Continue reading