OTTAWA, February 13, 2012 — Housing markets are expected to remain steady in 2012 and 2013, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) first quarter 2012 Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition1.
“With the Canadian economy set to expand at a moderate pace and mortgage rates expected to remain low, activity levels in 2012 in both new home construction and sales ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on February 13, 2012
OTTAWA, February 8, 2012 — The seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of housing starts was 197,900 units in January, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This is down from 199,900 units in December 2011.
“The slight decrease posted in January was attributable to a decrease in Quebec and in Atlantic Canada”, said Mathieu Laberge, Deputy Chief Economist at CMHC’s ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on February 8, 2012
Peterborough sees little change on the job front as unemployment rate drops by .1% The unemployment rate for the end of January sits at 7.2 per cent, relatively unchanged from last month's rate of 7.3 per cent. The jobs numbers were released Friday morning by Statistics Canada. Peterborough's rate has been steadily improving since reaching highs of 11 per cent in the summer. The rate of 7.2 per cent ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on February 3, 2012
When it comes to commercial real estate sales agency, there will always be opportunity around you regardless of the property market at the time. It all comes down to the focus that you adopt and the momentum and systems to support your progress.
When you consistently speak to more people in the property market, your database will grow and that creates opportunity.
Essentially the people to ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on February 2, 2012
The property market is quite competitive today as ever more commercial and retail properties come on the market for sale or lease. The reality of this market is that tenants and buyers can pick and choose from the available stock.
Real Estate Agents and Brokers are of high value in the marketing of property today; the database of qualified prospects they have on their books can shorten the time ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on February 2, 2012