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  1. Regulators propose further changes to syndicated mortgage rules

    The framework governing syndicated mortgages changing Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Canada’s securities regulators are implementing changes to the framework governing syndicated mortgages and have proposed further changes to improve investor protection. The Canadian Securities Administrators has published a second notice and invited comments on the further proposed changes, which build on those previously announced […]

  2. Housing market hit by the “bitter pill” of stress tests says CREA

    Canada’s housing market to remain subdued Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Image credit: Canadian Real Estate Association Canada’s housing market likely to remain subdued this year but should see an uptick in 2020 as the impact of policy changes begin to ease. Sales are expected to remain weak amid lower access to mortgages caused by […]

  3. Federal budget to introduce sweeping changes regarding housing

    Finance minister to tackle housing affordability Ephraim VecinaMortgage Broker News Among the main items in this week’s federal budget is a focus on wide-ranging changes aimed at making home buying more attainable, according to research by The Canadian Press. Finance Minister Bill Morneau has previously vowed that a particular area of concern that the budget […]

  4. Federal Budget Expected To Include Changes To Improve Housing Affordability

    Housing affordability main topic in federal budget Andy Blatchfordother The Trudeau government will take steps in Tuesday’s federal budget to make home-buying more affordable with changes affecting supply, demand and regulation, The Canadian Press has learned. Finance Minister Bill Morneau has promised the budget will focus on ways to help improve housing affordability for Canadians, […]

  5. Another American company enters Canadian real estate market

    ReferralExchange a lead generation management firm Neil SharmaREP Following in the footsteps of Zillow and Redfin, U.S.-based ReferralExchange has entered the Canadian real estate market. The real estate referral and lead generation management firm has begun operations in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary to start, but already has plans for further expansion throughout the Great White […]

  6. Hadleigh on the Park 3306 Princeton Avenue Coquitlam 88 townhouses by Polygon Hadleigh on the Park Ltd

    Hadleigh on the Park exudes a charming Coquitlam ambience Kathleen FreimondThe Vancouver Sun Hadleigh on the Park Project address: 3306 Princeton Avenue Project city: Coquitlam Developer: Polygon Hadleigh on the Park Ltd. Architect: Formwerks Architectural Interior designer: Polygon Interior Design Ltd. Project size: 88 homes Bedrooms: four and five Unit size: approximately 2,100 to 2,450 […]

  7. February home sales tumble across Canada: CREA report ; CREA updates outlook

    Canadian home sales fall in February, average price down ALEKSANDRA SAGANThe Vancouver Sun The average price for homes sold last month was down 5.2 per cent from last year as the number of sales dropped to a 10-year low for the seasonally weak month of February, the Canadian Real Estate Association reported Friday. The national […]

  8. Hunter is a two-tower residency in an emerging North Shore neighbourhood

    Upscale homes in Intergulf?s Hunter at Lynn Creek will take their place in a vibrant, mixed-use community ROBIN BRUNETThe Vancouver Sun The success of any new residential development is heavily dependent on location, and in the case of Hunter at Lynn Creek, the location is unique. Imagine a brand new village of gleaming residential towers […]

  9. There’s no rebound for BC sales as stress test weighs

    B-20 impacts BC housing market Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth The British Columbia housing market continues to struggle with the impact of the B-20 mortgage guidelines. The stress test that was introduced more than a year ago is still weakening demand with home sales in February down 27% year-over-year to 4,533 according to MLS data […]

  10. Home prices dropped at recession-like pace last month

    Canadian home prices declined in February Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Canadian home prices declined in February, with a key measure posting the largest drop for the month outside of a recession. The only time there was a larger pullback in the Teranet-National Bank National Composite House Price Index’s 19-year history was during the recession, […]