OttawaJim Flaherty vs. Mortgage amortizationIn October 2008, the Harper government reduced the maximum mortgage amortization from 40 years to 35 years. In January 2011, Jim...
Business’Clear evidence of a bubble is lacking’—really?The CMHC’s optimism about Canada’s housing market seems, well, inflated
GeneralBanking regulator to oversee Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation As Maclean’s predicted on Monday , the Conservative government has tabled a bill that would put the Canadian Mortgage and Housing...
Economic analysisWhy the federal budget said nothing about mortgagesThe housing market has become a hot potato no one wants to touch
GeneralCanada’s housing market is still hot despite crash predictionsA recent report suggests growth in 12 of 15 Canadian centres, despite ’bubble’ warnings
Economic analysisWait to buy or hurry up to sell?Econowatch asked realtors and mortgage experts from Canada’s priciest cities
Economic analysisA Toronto homebuyer takes his frustrations to the blogosphere FML Listings is a place to rage against overpriced homes
GeneralMerrill Lynch warns of Canada housing bubbleBank predicts national price drop of five per cent in 2012
Economic analysisThe real problem with Vancouver’s outrageous house pricesThe international media has finally clued into the wackiness of Vancouver real estate