Market Update

• Almost 5,000 Vancouverites missed empty homes tax deadline by Steve Randall

  But homeowners can file a late declaration by paying a penalty

• US housing affordability remains at a 10-year low by Steve Randall

  Changes in home prices, mortgage rates made little difference in Q4 2018

• Sun Life Financial grew its mortgage book last year by Steve Randall

  Canadian, US both saw increases amid strong overall results

• Another US real estate brand expands to Canada by Steve Randall

  Realty ONE opens its first international office

• GTA commercial sales remained strong in 2018 by Steve Randall

  Year-end data shows market was close to 2017 high

• Which market are most Point2 Homes users searching? by Steve Randall

  Real estate marketplace celebrates a new milestone

• Redfin comes to Canada with full-service agents in Toronto by Steve Randall

  Firm has also launched its nationwide real estate search site

• Canada’s debt burden is easing but saving is still a challenge by Steve Randall

  BMO says rising interest rates is taking a chunk out of pay cheques

• 2 years of consumer insolvencies expected report says by Steve Randall

  Issues to come as more Canadians struggle with rising rates

• Canada’s land use must address sustainability challenges by Steve Randall

  Climate change and biodiversity must be in focus