Market Update

• Here’s a compelling reason for investing in greener CRE by Steve Randall

  Report says returns are greater for zero carbon buildings

• Millennials are dominating new loan originations in the US by Steve Randall

  They represent the largest dollar volume of new home loans

• This is the reason for 40% of Ontarian insolvencies by Steve Randall

  Report reveals desperate measures of indebted consumers

• Real estate veteran steps down as Choice Properties REIT leader by Steve Randall

  Stephen Johnson will retire in the spring

• Surrey pastor penalized for real estate investment fraud by Steve Randall

  BCSC says $450K was taken in three transactions

• Consumer sentiment remains flat by Steve Randall

  But more people expect rising home prices

• Many BC markets favour buyers but there are exceptions by Steve Randall

  BCREA blames government policy for reduced sales

• StatsCan: Most people still living with parents are working by Steve Randall

  The number of Canadians staying at home has doubled since 1995

• Leading investment sales broker takes new role at JLL Canada by Steve Randall

  Mark Sinnett to lead capital markets team in Montreal

• You could buy an Italian ex-monastery for $1.5 but there’s a catch by Steve Randall

  A council has come up with a novel way to preserve local heritage