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National home sales in February up nearly 20% compared with year ago

National home sales in February up nearly 20% compared with year ago

The Canadian Real Estate Association says February home sales jumped 19.7 per cent compared with a year ago in what could mark the "last relatively uneventful month of the year.
Homeowners, realtors should take steps to protect against title fraud: experts

Homeowners, realtors should take steps to protect against title fraud: experts

It's been years since you finished paying off your mortgage, so the letter in the mail from a bank saying you're in default and now owe money comes as a shock.
February housing starts increased 14% from January: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp

February housing starts increased 14% from January: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp

OTTAWA — The pace of home construction rose in February as builders started on more apartments and condos, but the industry continues to struggle under cost pressures. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

TORONTO — Renters face daunting barriers in their attempts to build wealth as they're forced to devote an increasing share of their income to keeping a roof over their head, said an RBC report Thursday.
Value of Canadian farmland rises 11.5 per cent in 2023: report

Value of Canadian farmland rises 11.5 per cent in 2023: report

REGINA — The value of Canadian farmland rose 11.5 per cent in 2023, a new report by agriculture lending firm Farm Credit Canada has found. Chief economist J.P.
Average asking rent prices reach $2,193 in February, up 10.5% from 2023

Average asking rent prices reach $2,193 in February, up 10.5% from 2023

A new report says the average asking price for a rental unit in Canada was $2,193 per month in February, marking a 10.5 per cent jump year-over-year and the fastest annual growth since September 2023. The data released Monday by Rentals.
Montreal real estate market sees 'dynamic start' to 2024 as February home sales rise

Montreal real estate market sees 'dynamic start' to 2024 as February home sales rise

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales jumped 30 per cent in February compared with the same month a year earlier, but sales activity remained slightly below the historical average for this
Toronto home sales up in February from last year as consumers eye rate cuts

Toronto home sales up in February from last year as consumers eye rate cuts

TORONTO — Greater Toronto home sales and listings were up in February from last year, but adjusted sales were down from a month earlier, the region's real estate board said Tuesday. Sales were up 17.
New listings rose in Vancouver last month, easing pressure: real estate board

New listings rose in Vancouver last month, easing pressure: real estate board

VANCOUVER — Greater Vancouver's real estate board says new listings were up in February as home sellers shed some of their hesitance and home sales also rose.
CMHC ends first-time homebuyer incentive, a program critics say 'made no sense'

CMHC ends first-time homebuyer incentive, a program critics say 'made no sense'

Canada's housing agency says it is ending the first-time homebuyer incentive program, which many had criticized as unhelpful. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
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