housing market

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National economy relies heavily on Toronto and Vancouver housing markets

B.C. has seen relatively low levels of capital investment in productivity-enhancing assets.


10:28AM
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To help soften COVID recession, cities should build more homes

Cities that build more homes when they’re most needed tend to see less home-price volatility.


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Trudeau housing plan ignores local drivers of affordability

In reality, housing is a local issue that requires local solutions.


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Feds should not get more involved in housing markets

Average home prices are up almost 60 per cent in the GTA and 70 per cent in Metro Vancouver.


11:35AM
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Provinces and municipalities key to avoiding housing bubble

Cities with the strictest land-use regulations have the lowest rates of housing stock growth.


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Once again, Calgary city council has raised property taxes beyond the rate of inflation. No surprise. Over the past seven years, only once, in 2007, has council approved a tax increase below Calgary’s inflation rate.