Economic Growth Strong in Cities in 2010
Yesterday, I noted that Vancouver is the most unaffordable of Canadian cities, according to the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. However, I also pointed out that this is likely due to its economic vitality.
As if to add support for my point, the Conference Board of Canada’s Metropolitan Outlook for Winter 2010 came out today. [...]
How Affordable is Your Market?
The Frontier Centre for Public Policy released some interesting statistics about Canada’s housing market yesterday.
According to their data, Vancouver is the most unaffordable market for homes in Canada, and it also more unaffordable than every other market in the English-speaking world. It ranked even higher than New York and London.
The group determines affordability by dividing [...]
Housing Market Recovery Accelerated in 2010
Residential real estate sales should be recovering in almost all major Canadian cities by the end of 2009, with average prices reaching new records in an improved economic climate according to a new housing report.
The survey for 2010 predicts that sales will be lead by an anticipated 45% increase in Vancouver, while Ottawa and Quebec [...]
Colliers International Expands into Residential Real Estate
Collier International is making its way into residential real estate. The company’s new Residential Project Marketing group will be providing developers with real estate marketing and sales services for large scale multi-unit residential projects. The new practice is headed by an industry veteran, Greg Ashley, who will expand its services into the U.S. and other [...]
Moose Jaw: Fourth Friendliest City in Canada
Moose Jaw is now among the top four Canadian cities in which to own a small business, according to the Canadian Federation Independent Business Report (CFIB).
Communities in Boom, a Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CIFB) report ranks Canada’s top entrepreneurial cities, ranks Moose Jaw as its fourth most business Friendly city in Canada for 2009.
As [...]
Vancouver Homes at a Higher Cost
People who are looking to relocate to Vancouver have to be willing to put down a good bit of money.
According to a survey by Coldwell Banker, the average 2,200 square foot, move up home in the downtown core is $1,262,000.
Vancouver came in the tenth spot in the annual comparison of executive homes in more than [...]
August Home Sales Continue to Be Strong
The national resale housing market sales activity has remained above from a year ago levels in August 2009, making it the third consecutive month. This is the largest year-over-year gain in more than two years.
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) releases statistics showing that a total of 42,483 homes traded hands through the Multiple Listings [...]



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