Most boomers likely won’t downsize for another 20 years — too late for millennials
Millennials, who are starting to have children, need more bedrooms. But boomers, who own many of the bigger homes, aren’t going anywhere. Continue reading
Housing Prices
Affordable housing: Would copying New Zealand’s foreign buyers ban help?
Is housing about making money or having a place to live? It’s time to talk, says the Canada Research Chair in urban change and social inclusion. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Economic storm clouds are on the horizon for the NDP government
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
After experiencing relatively sunny days during their first 20 months in office, things may be about to get a little darker for the NDP government. Continue reading
London home prices rise in final months of 2018
According to Royal LePage, the average price of a home in London rose almost nine per cent year-over-year to more than $388,000 in the fourth quarter of 2018. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver housing sales hit nearly 20 year low
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
“People used to say, ‘I’d better jump in the market, it’s going to be higher next month, now they say, ‘I’d better sit back.’” Continue reading
Fewer homes listed for sale in Saskatoon
The price of a single family home in Saskatoon increased slightly in August, while townhouse and apartment style condo prices continue to drop. Continue reading
B.C. government says deferral payment changes at BC Hydro won’t effect hydro bills
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government continues to have a strong financial bottom line, but the auditor general is warning that poor money managing at BC Hydro could change that. Continue reading
Baby boomers are back in the housing market – and it will impact prices: Royal LePage
More than 1.4 million boomers say they plan to buy a house in the next five years, according to a recent survey. Continue reading
Housing prices surged in London in last quarter: Royal LePage survey
Royal LePage is predicting sales to remain strong in the region during the third quarter. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver housing supply at three-year high, but prices still up: REBGV
By Simon Little Online Journalist
There are more homes on the market than at any point in the last three years, but prices haven’t begun to dip seriously. Continue reading