The housing market was hot even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, with prices leaving many wanting to purchase a home frustrated, but in the last few years that difficulty has soared as prices skyrocketed. In part three of Global News’ “Sticker Shock” series, Anne Gaviola looks at the impact of housing inflation and how it’s keeping many prospective buyers on the sidelines.
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