New Habitat for Humanity home built for Curve Lake family
By Katrina Squazzin Videographer
The house marks the first Indigenous housing partnership for the non-profit organization in the Peterborough-Kawartha region. Continue reading
Home-ownership
Ottawa remains affordable for most homebuyers, real estate report says
According to the report, a shortage of listings in Ottawa has driven up prices, though the homes still remain, for now, in the realm of affordability. Continue reading
As dreams of home ownership fade, B.C. startup offers shares in Vancouver homes for as little as $1
IMBY — which stands for In My Backyard — is an app-based service that lets investors buy shares in a home or condo. Continue reading
Attainable Homes program facing new challenges as Calgary housing market drops
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Set up in 2009, Attainable Homes provides funding so people can meet the five per cent threshold for a down payment. Continue reading
Trump’s tariffs on Canadian lumber are pricing Americans out of the U.S. housing market
As lumber prices continue their climb, the NAHB states that the problem is only exacerbated by 20 per cent tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports. Continue reading
Vancouver’s housing market stokes fears of a ‘brain drain’ of millennials from the region: study
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist / Anchor
Of those 18 to 29 years of age, 52 per cent admit they’re having a hard time financially and aren’t saving for the future, while 24 per cent are living paycheque to paycheque. Continue reading
Mortgage changes have negative impact on Saskatchewan housing market: expert
Buyers and mortgage brokers in Saskatoon’s real estate market are scrambling to finalize paperwork before new mortgage rules come into effect in the new year. Continue reading
Rent in the city, own in small towns: Canada’s new real estate trend
Can’t afford to buy in the city you live in? Purchasing property in smaller towns is a way to get on the property ladder. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: There’s no easy path to home ownership
Every generation can tell stories of how difficult it is to get into the housing game. Continue reading
B.C. NDP offers up yearly $400 renter’s rebate
British Columbia’s New Democrat leader says it’s high time government offered a helping hand to renters in the province. Continue reading