CIBC World Markets Inc. trims forecast for rate hikes and currency strength in Canada as economic growth outlook dampens abroad TORONTO, Aug. 18 /CNW/ – Continuing weakness in the U.S. economy may force the Bank of Canada to put interest rate hikes on hold after September, notes a new report from CIBC World Markets Inc. […]

Canadian home prices continue to rise The Globe and Mail Home ownership becoming less affordable as sales, demand fall: Conference Board of Canada Canadian home prices are still on the rise even as sales fall as demand peters out, one factor that is making homes less and less affordable, according to a study by the […]

Shopping for a Renewal While most Canadians spend a lot of time, and expend a lot of effort, in shopping for an initial mortgage, the same is generally not the case when looking at mortgage term renewals. By omitting proper consideration at the time of renewal, this practice costs Canadian citizens thousands of extra dollars […]

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Here’s what making News this week….     Faith in rising prices makes British Columbians most likely purchasers.  Business Reporter with files from Canwest News Service May 5, 2010   With Canada’s economic recovery appearing to be in full swing, a study released Wednesday shows more people becoming interested in buying a home. A survey […]