Market Update

• “More like a living room than corporate office” by Steve Randall

  Tim Horton’s unveils its new Downtown Toronto HQ

• CMLS expands operations to Atlantic Canada by Steve Randall

  Independent mortgage firm’s products now available on the east coast

• Fitch: Canadian mortgage arrears will rise “slightly” this year by Steve Randall

  But ratings agency warns of high household debt

• Canadian rents are rising by double-digits says Padmapper by Steve Randall

  Meanwhile, Vancouver is opening a renters office to help tenants

• Calgary’s office market has finally returned to positivity by Steve Randall

  Avison Young says that there are still challenges for the market

• PEI, Canada governments agree housing plan by Steve Randall

  10-year plan will help PEI residents afford a home

• Most Canadians not aware of HELOC terms warns FCAC by Steve Randall

  Survey found that most scored less than 50% on test of Ts & Cs

• Affordability pushes BC home sales below 10-year average by Steve Randall

  Q4 2018 saw sales drop almost 25%, prices posted slight gain

• BC prepares for speculation, vacancy tax declarations by Steve Randall

  Government says process will be clear for homeowners

• ACM grows commercial mortgage fund to $1.33 billion by Steve Randall

  Fund added 22 new mortgages, repaid 18