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Canada's housing affordability rises - BNN News Canada's housing affordability rises Andrea Hopkins, Reuters 8:07 AM, E.T. November 22, 2012 Falling home prices and an uptick in household income made Canadian home ownership slightly more affordable in the third quarter, but the longer-term trend is largely unchanged, according to a report by RBC Economics released on Thursday. RBC, Canada's largest bank and a huge mortgage lender, measured affordability as the percentage of monthly pre-tax income for a household needed to cover the typical costs of owning a home, including mortgage payments, utilities and property taxes. By that measure, the cost of owning a home edged down by 1.0 percentage point to 42.0 percent for a detached bungalow, by 1.2 percentage points to 47.8 percent for a two-story home, and by 0.6 percentage point to 28.0 percent for a condominium, the RBC Housing Affordability index showed. "The broad affordability picture has been somew...

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The Economy Monday,October 22,2012 Minister sees privatization of CMHC When Finance Minister Jim Flaherty took steps to cool the housing market over the past four years, he largely did so via the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., the Crown corporation that dominates the mortgage insurance market. Now he says his interventions in the housing market are at an end – and he would like to see the CMHC privatized in the next five to 10 years. "We’ve taken four steps over the last four years to reduce the exposure there for taxpayers, so I don’t think there’s a lot more to do with CMHC or mortgage insurance, certainly not in the foreseeable future," Flaherty said in an interview. Flaherty’s goal has been to steer the market away from the extremes that rocked the U.S. economy, and to keep mortgage debt loads under control despite the lure of low interest rates. But the Finance Minister has also been aiming to cut the amount of exposure that taxpayers have to the housi...

BMO: Alberta's oil riches driving Canada's economic growth this year By The Canadian PressOctober 9, 2012 The Syncrude tar sands mine north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, November 3, 2011. Syncrude is one of the largest oil sands producers in Alberta.Photograph by: © Todd Korol / Reuters, Reuters CALGARY - The Bank of Montreal says Alberta is expected to post the country's strongest economic growth among the provinces this year. The bank predicts the oil-rich province will post real GDP growth of 3.5 per cent in 2012, falling back a bit to 2.9 per cent in 2013. The energy sector's strength has attracted workers from elsewhere in Canada to Alberta, which has the country's lowest unemployment rate at 4.4 per cent. But BMO economist Robert Kavcic says there are some risks to the energy sector, including rising costs and a lack of pipeline capacity to get Alberta crude to market. The bank says Canada's overall real GDP growth is expected to be 2.2 per c...

Canada may dodge housing hard landing, Flaherty says Thu Oct 4, 2012 4:44pm EDT By John Tilak WHITBY, Ontario (Reuters) - Pressures in the Toronto and Vancouver housing markets are moderating, Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Thursday, with neither a bubble nor a hard landing in sight for the country's property market.  "I don't think there is a bubble, or a danger of a bubble in Toronto and Vancouver. I'm actually comfortable with the fact that we've seen some moderation in pressures in that market, both of those markets and across the country," Flaherty told reporters. "I hope the market will discipline itself ... Some modification is better than having some sort of hard landing." Mindful of the U.S. housing market crash that triggered the global financial crisis, Flaherty in June tightened rules on government-backed mortgages for the fourth time in four years. Industry reports released on Wednesday showed Canada's pos...

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I want to share a story with you from edmontonjournal.com : BY Andrea Sands - Twelve-year-old Jessica Vincent and her younger brother Jorden don8217t venture far from home to meet up with friends in The Hamptons neighbourhood Playmates are plentiful on their street in the newly built west-end community and when the neighbour kids aren8217t home the siblings head to the busy park a block away (See the full text at http://www.edmontonjournal.com//news/edmonton/never boring hamptons edmonton youngest neighbourhood/7148065/story.html)

Average house prices in Calgary region to jump by $20,000 in next two years - Sales to increase as well (Edmonton is sure to see some of the love as well!!!) CALGARY — The average MLS residential sale price in the Calgary region will climb by more than $20,000 over the next two years, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. In its third quarter 2012 Housing Market Outlook, released Tuesday, the CMHC said the average MLS sale price in the Calgary census metropolitan area will jump from $402,851 in 2011 to $413,000 this year and then to $424,000 in 2013. The report also said MLS sales in the Calgary CMA will increase from 22,466 in 2011 to 25,200 this year and 25,800 next year. And housing starts in the region will rise from 9,292 in 2011 to 12,000 this year but fall back to 11,700 in 2013. In Alberta, economic growth and job creation are supporting housing demand, said the CMHC. By year-end, single-detached starts are projected to reach 17,600 units, up over 15 per ...

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Edmonton's Economy Gets an A- Edmonton received a sparkling grade for economic growth, but it came with a warning that there could be consequences for the future if we don’t do more to diversify our business community. At its annual luncheon Tuesday at the Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Ron Gilbertson praised Edmonton for its overall economic health, giving the city an overall A- grade. The major reasons for the good grade? Over the last 25 years, Edmonton’s real personal income per capita has soared by 42 per cent, the highest gain in the country. Compare that to Vancouver’s 16 per cent gain and Toronto’s three per cent, ahem, “jump.” And our disposable income often goes towards retail items. Per capita, Edmontonians spend more on retail items than Torontonians, Vancouverites or Montrealers. And, of Canada’s six major cities, Edmonton’s average house prices are the lowest. Unemployment is less than six per cent, wh...

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The boom is back, bank says | Alberta | News | Calgary Sun By Jenna McMurray ,Calgary Sun First posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 08:06 PM MDT     Oil is the grease and one of Canada’s major banks says Alberta’s economic engine is running smoothly enough to call the current upswing a boom. A report from RBC Economics says Alberta’s economy launched into a “remarkable expansion phase” in 2011, with real GDP reaching an estimated 4.2%, and the momentum expected to continue in 2012-13 at 3.9%. “We’re expecting strong investment in terms of oil production and pipeline,” said Paul Ferley, assistant chief economist with RBC. “Alberta is expected to be one of the leaders in overall growth (in 2012).” The national average for GDP growth last year was 2.5% while it’s expected to remain similar at 2.6% for 2012-13, said Ferley. Last year, while still considered a leader in growth, Alberta was edged out slightly by Saskatchewan — benefitting from potash and high gra...

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Inspecting your home on a regular basis and following good maintenance practices is the best way to protect your investment in your home. Spring is here and an important season regarding home maintenance. Winter is harsh and can cause damage to your home and there are things to get ready for so you can enjoy your summer. Here are some thought starters: Check your eavestroughs and downspouts for loose joints and secure attachment to your home, clear any obstructions and ensure water is flowing away from your foundation. Check your sump pump. It will work very hard during the spring thaw. Is it operating properly? Clear any obstructions from the discharge pipe and make sure it allows water to drain away from the foundation? Examine your foundation wall for signs of cracks, leaks or moisture and repair as necessary. Assess all painted wood surfaces (window and door frames, wood siding, accent trim, decks and fences) make a plan paint surfaces as required in the summer when th...

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CALGARY — Alberta MLS sales activity is forecast to show the biggest year-over-year gains in the country in the next two years, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. In a report released Monday, CREA said MLS sales in the province would grow by 6.8 per cent this year to 57,400 and by another 1.7 per cent in 2013 to 58,400. Across the country, CREA forecasts 0.3 per cent growth in 2012 to 458,800 transactions but a decline of 0.3 per cent in 2013 to 457,200 units. The average sale price in Alberta is forecast to grow by 1.4 per cent in each of the next two years to $358,300 in 2012 and to $363,200 in 2013. Nationally, the average sale price is forecast to decline by 1.1 per cent this year to $359,100 but increase by 0.9 per cent in 2013 to $362,300. mtoneguzzi@calgaryherald.com © Copyright (c) The Edmonton Journal Alberta MLS sales activity to top Canada for next two years

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Edmonton's Griesbach named as a finalist for 2012 Awards of Excellence in Housing Canada NewsWire EDMONTON, Feb. 27, 2012 EDMONTON, Feb. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada Lands Company is pleased to announce that its Village at Griesbach community has been selected as a finalist in five categories of the 2012 Awards of Excellence in Housing presented by the Canadian Home Builders' Association (Edmonton Region). "It's an honour to be recognized as a finalist", says Marvin Neumann, Director of Real Estate at Canada Lands Company in Edmonton. "The Village at Griesbach is a unique 620-acre master planned community that offers so much character, including spectacular lifestyle amenities and inspired architecture in home choices." Mark Laroche, President and CEO of Canada Lands Company, adds: "Our Company is committed to achieving commercial success and applying sustainable development principles to meet the highest environmental standards. We are proud t...

Fort McMurray to get massive residential development Written by Canadian Real Estate Magazine Monday, 27 February 2012 09:57 Property investors looking for a way into one of Alberta's most lucrative rental markets may just have found it. A Fort McMurray college has cashed in on the area’s surging housing demand by selling about 600 acres of land for development. The area will be developed as Saline Creek and the residential and commercial centre will house up to 20,000 people near the airport, according to the Edmonton Journal. Keyano College could collect $80 million to $120 million in net income for the land, according to its president, Dr. Kevin Nagel. The community of Fort McMurray -- the urban centre of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo -- has seen an overwhelming demand in housing recently, as oil sands jobs have brought the population above 100,000, along with as many as 45,000 in work camps, according to the Edmonton Journal. Last year, the Alberta gov...

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REALTORS® anticipate stable real estate market in 2012 #yeg #yegre Edmonton, January, 2011: Doug Singleton, President of the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton announced the real estate industry housing forecast for 2012 at an industry seminar on Wednesday. He expects that the current stable market will continue through 2012 with prices and unit sales increasing slightly year-over-year and real estate transactions to follow typical month-to-month trends. “I do not see any external forces that will influence the normal operation of the real estate market locally in the year ahead,” said Singleton. “Mortgage interest rates are expected to remain stable through 2012 and there will be balanced demand on both the buyer and seller sides of the market.” The REALTORS® Association is forecasting that the all residential price for housing in the Edmonton area will increase about 2% over the year ahead. Single family detached home prices will increase on average by 2% over the year and con...

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A for sale sign is posted in front of a new homes in the Sunset Valley Estates on Ellerslie Road and 70 Street in Edmonton, Monday. Photograph by: Anne-Marie Jackson, Edmonton Journal EDMONTON - Edmonton enjoys the most affordable housing of Canada’s six major metropolitan regions, according to a study released Monday. The International Housing Affordability Survey looks at housing in cities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand along with Hong Kong. It found that among Canadian cities with populations above one million, Edmonton has the most affordable housing. Windsor was the most affordable market of any size, while Vancouver was by far the priciest market in the country. In fact, Vancouver outranked every city in the survey except Hong Kong, topping markets like New York City, San Francisco, Sydney and London, England. Conducted by the public policy website Demographia and based on data from the third quarter of 2011, the s...

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Hire a REALTOR®   Studies show that homesellers who use a REALTOR® to represent them generally get a better price than those who sell the home themselves. REALTORS® are up-to-date on critical processes and can help keep you out of trouble. They can also help you get your home sold at the best price in the right timeframe.   Equally as important, REALTORS® add objectivity to an inherently emotional transaction: the sale of your home. Before Your Home Is Listed   It's important to have your home in good showing condition before buyers start going through it. Here are some steps to take: Touch up interior and exterior paint as needed. Install new carpeting and flooring if it appears worn or dated.   Make sure the front is clean and spruced up – curb appeal will create a favorable first impression.   Trim bushes and plants as needed, and make sure the lawn is kept mowed and trimmed. In autumn, rake the leaves; in winter, keep the snow shovele...

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