October 29th, 2018
As expected the Bank of Canada has boosted its trend-setting overnight rate by a quarter of a percent to 1.75%. It is the 5th hike since rate increases began in … [read more]
October 29th, 2018
October 26th, 2018
Conditions of overvaluation are easing nationwide and there is improvement in the vulnerability of the hottest markets. CMHC has published its latest Housing Market Assessment and says that even in … [read more]
October 25th, 2018
October 25th, 2018
The Bank of Canada’s decision to increase interest rates to 1.75% Wednesday was not a surprise to many, but an omitted word is perhaps more so. Dr Sherry Cooper, chief … [read more]
October 23rd, 2018
With the Bank of Canada widely expected to increase interest rates Wednesday, a poll from debt advisors MNP shows rising concern over higher rates. The survey, conducted by Ipsos, found … [read more]
October 22nd, 2018
There is little dispute among economists that the Bank of Canada will increase interest rates again this week. Wednesday’s hike will be accompanied by explanation as to why this is … [read more]
October 18th, 2018
B.C.’s finance minister has introduced legislation to move ahead with a controversial speculation tax on vacant or underutilized properties. The bill ends months of speculation about how the province planned … [read more]
October 17th, 2018
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October 17th, 2018
Mortgage industry representatives met with around 50 members of parliament and other government officials to urge them to reconsider some of the measures introduced to curb the housing market. Mortgage … [read more]
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