Household debt to outpace income
When interest rates rise, 10 per cent of Canadian households could be in financial trouble, according to a TD Economics study.
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Canadian housing prices indicative of balanced housing market
Canada’s housing market, while no longer red-hot, remains on steady ground, according to a report by Royal LePage.
September home prices steady
The average price of a home sold in Canada in September was in line with that of a year earlier, even as 19.8 per cent fewer sales were registered.
Home sales, prices up in September
Housing sales rose in September for a second straight month while average prices reversed the falling trend with a 1.9% increase from August, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday.
Building permit values down in August
Total building permit values in the Abbotsford region declined in August, according to the Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s analysis of today’s Statistics Canada building permit report.
CREA reaches agreement in principle with Competition Commissioner
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has reached an agreement in principle with the Commissioner of Competition regarding the application before the Competition Tribunal, subject to the approval of CREA’s member boards at a Special General Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland on October 24, 2010.
Housing Activity to Stabilize in 2010-2011
After a strong finish to 2009, and a robust first quarter of 2010, housing starts have moderated.
$4300 Incentive from City and Terasen Gas Targets New & Existing Homes
The fall season is shaping up to be a shining success for solar hot water in BC. The Solar Community of Vancouver has increased their incentive offer to homeowners in the city with $4300 now available for solar hot water installations in both new and existing homes.
Global liveability report – Vancouver remains top
Vancouver (Canada), with a score of 98%, still remains at the top of the ranking, with only petty crime presenting any difficulties for the city. The city benefits from an excellent infrastructure and, as host to the 2010 winter Olympics and Paralympics, has a wide range of sporting and cultural activities.
Canada will lead G7 in economic growth
Despite the recent slowdown, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday it still sees Canada will be the leader in economic growth among major industrialized countries this year and next.