Housing starts decline in May: CMHC
June 10, 2010 by John Grasty · Leave a Comment
Housing construction declined in May, with both single- and multi-unit starts falling below the previous month, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported Tuesday.
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Metro Vancouver starts ease in balance with market report
June 9, 2010 by John Grasty · Leave a Comment
VANCOUVER The pace of new-housing construction in Metro Vancouver eased off in May from that of previous months yet remains at a level in line with market conditions, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported Tuesday.
The national mortgage insurer counted 1,173 new homes across Metro Vancouver in May, a dramatic 150-per-cent improvement on the same month a [...]
“Hello Buyer’s Market!”
April 27, 2010 by John Grasty · 2 Comments
As local real estate Board (REBGV) members will know the MLS department is reporting, “…an extremely high volume of listings at this time. There are also many new listings being entered by Broker offices.”
You would probably also be aware that an increased numbers of permits and starts are being reported by home builders, which [...]
Would you select your REALTOR® from a “For Sale” sign?
January 19, 2010 by John Grasty · Leave a Comment
Many REALTORS® believe that the more of their “For Sale” signs there are in the eye of the public, the more successful it will make them appear.
So there are certain REALTORS® who will accept the owner’s price, or just about any price, just to get the listing (and the “For Sale” sign placed). In the [...]
