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CIBC August Housing Forecast

August 24, 2012 | Finance, Real Estate

CIBC's World Market's Assessment of the Canadian Housing Market by economist Benjamin Tal was just released yesterday, August 23rd, 2012, in which Tal presents the hypothesis that immigration and demographics are two solid factors which will prevent the housing market from undergoing a precipitous decline in what he regards as a…
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RBC Economics Research For August

August 15, 2012 | Finance, Real Estate

RBC Economics / Research published their cross-Canada report today. The report reveals that activity was overall stable across Canada’s housing market in July, though the two hottest markets - Toronto and Vancouver – cooled a few degrees. However, market conditions aren't indicating the significant correction many fear would occur when…
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The Bubble Free Market?

July 25, 2012 | Finance, Real Estate

RBC released a report yesterday titled 'Booming Toronto Condo Market Does Not Imply A Bubble". This report provides an in depth look at the Toronto condo market within the area's broader housing context, and draws implications for risks and future developments. The report has an interesting hypothesis, with the theory…
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Mortgage Financing

March 31, 2010 | Finance, News

Qualifying for a mortgage is becoming more difficult, interest rates are set to rise, and buyers don't know whether to lock in for the long term or go with a variable financing package. Read more here. ~Steven
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