Saskatoon’s housing market gaining momentum: Royal LePage
Royal Lepage is forecasting a slight rise in housing prices for 2020 as it says momentum is returning to the Saskatoon market. Continue reading
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B.C. government introduces rules to crack down on hidden business ownership
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Finance Minister Carole James said in a statement the records will help drive down B.C.’s real estate market and prevent distortions to the provincial economy. Continue reading
By the numbers: What to know about the Liberals’ new housing-incentive promise
The proposed new incentive is more attractive for buyers in expensive cities, but critics still see plenty they don’t like. Continue reading
Province says speculation tax brought in $58M in 2018 as meetings with mayors on tax kick off
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The provincial government says the Speculation and Vacancy Tax is “contributing to the ongoing moderation” of the housing market but struggles to produce the numbers to prove it. Continue reading
Federal plans should focus on housing density at transit hubs: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A report released on Thursday outlines four measures the board would like to see federal parties adopt to address housing affordability heading into the fall election. Continue reading
City disappointed after Vernon housing development stalls
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The development, which would have provided 173 homes on Vernon’s east side, has been “put on hold indefinitely.” Continue reading
Housing affordability: What has the Trudeau government done for you?
Whether you’re a homebuyer or renter, here’s a review of major Liberal initiatives on housing affordability Continue reading
Parents aren’t just helping their kids buy homes — they’re helping pay rent: poll
More than a third of parents with kids under the age of 18 indicated that they intend on helping their children pay their rent. Continue reading
$22/hr is average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Canada: report
“But it’s much more in big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.” Continue reading
Empty properties: Money laundering and housing affordability in GTA
“It (money laundering) keeps pushing the marginal price of a condominium or a house higher and higher,” Dent said. Continue reading