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canadian housing market

The ownership equation gets more challenging


Jun 07 2010

A recent report from one of the big banks confirmed what house-hunters already know: It’s become even more expensive in recent months to put a roof over your head. And that obviously changes the equation if you’re thinking about buying a roof to put over someone else’s head as an investment.

The Housing Market Boom: Hurdles Ahead


May 04 2010

Real estate has played a central role in the recent recession and the ongoing recovery from it. It was the collapse of the US sub-prime mortgage market that touched off the global downturn. And here in Canada, a quick resurgence in residential real estate has been a big driver of what so far has been fairly solid economic recovery.

Real Estate Impacts and Outlooks Confirmed


Jul 01 2008

The Bank of Canada’s most recent Financial System Review confirms some key assessments and expectations relevant to investment and real estate markets…

Financed Property Next in Line for Development


May 01 2008

A recent financing in Richmond, British Columbia departs in many respects from a typical ACIC project, but is a good illustration of the application of the lending criteria that have proven successful for the company over its first decade in operation...

Real Estate Markets Hold Strong


Apr 02 2008

While the US housing downturn continues, real estate markets and outlooks here in Canada remain sound, according to recent assessments…

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