Market Update

• High debt levels, rising interest rates among challenges for 2019 by Steve Randall

  Slowdown expected nationwide says Conference Board

• Further growth for Royal LePage in Quebec by Steve Randall

  Century 21 Alliance now part of the brokerage network

• Cautious buyers will push Toronto rents up 11% in 2019 by Steve Randall

  National average of 6% expected

• CIBC economists question BoC’s view of housing market by Steve Randall

  Outlook is “not as optimistic” as interest rates bite

• Laurentian Bank announces new chair of the board by Steve Randall

  Outgoing chair will have served 12 years

• Quebec real estate agents to get enhanced Centris tools by Steve Randall

  Extended partnership announced with Local Logic

• Non-bank mortgage originator launches ventures arm by Steve Randall

  M3 Group also announces leadership changes

• Slow pace remains for BC home sales by Steve Randall

  November sales down by a third

• FNF, MPAC renew agreement on property data for appraisers by Steve Randall

  Deal provides "economical and efficient" data for Ontario appraisers

• Traditional lenders still favourite for mortgages by Steve Randall

  But alternative lenders are gaining trust