Canada Real Estate News Roundup #2
November 7, 2008 · Filed Under Real Estate Roundup · Comment
- Normally you’d expect to see a nice discount off prime rate on a new variable-rate mortgage. Read how Melanie & Robert McLister of Canadian Mortgage Trends explain why it will be a while before we see a variable-rate discount.
- Halifax Real Estate Blog looks at the average price in the Halifax Real Estate Market for the last 8 years dating back to 2000.
- Read how the Saskatoon housing market continued to soften slightly in the month of October. Remember, in a softing market, prices remain stable, property inventory levels increase providing buyers with excellent choices.
- A report from CBCnews.ca warns how the Atlantic provinces economy is ’slowing rapidly’
Canadian Real Estate News Roundup
It’s the middle of the week and after having brutal weather, very high winds and approximately 65mm of rain I had a little time to surf the web.
Below are a couple of real estate related articles and news clips I stumbled upon. Enjoy!

- Looking for a couple quick and simple kitchen reno ideas? Lazy Man and Money has a post on his blog on the topic of Easy and Cheap Home Remodels.
- A proposed 85 lot Subdivision off St. Thomas Line in Paradise gets heated over the future of the town.
- Toss the dice, spin the wheel….buy a raffle ticket to win your American dream home.
- A condo can be extremely exciting & stressful to purchase. Become familiar with purchasing a condo in St. John’s with this complete buyer’s condo checklist.
- Urban housing starts increased during September, according to preliminary data released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Read more on the article St. John’s Housing Starts Increase in September and see the break down for other cities in Newfoundland.












