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Greater Toronto home sales continue post-rate cut surge: real estate board
Greater Toronto home sales jumped again last month on a year-over-year basis, with one real estate expert saying the most recent interest rate cut in October was enough to start luring buyers back into the market.
Vancouver home sales surged 28% in November
The rise in sales marks the second month of positive growth after five consecutive months of annual contraction.
Housing supply on the rise, but market still favours sellers in Calgary
Calgary’s housing market showed more balanced conditions in November, with a typical seasonal slowdown in activity.
N.S. Tories seek ‘fresh’ mandate in Tuesday’s election to negotiate with Ottawa
Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says if he’s given a second mandate in Tuesday’s election, it will strengthen his position to fight Ottawa on key issues impacting the province, including carbon pricing.
Montreal unveils 2025 budget with new spending for housing, homelessness
The City of Montreal is promising to speed up construction permits, raise taxes on owners of vacant lots and spend tens of millions of dollars more to help develop affordable housing as part of its 2025 budget.
Liberals, NDP to blame for Nova Scotia housing crisis, says Tory Leader Houston
Previous Liberal and NDP governments are to blame for Nova Scotia’s housing crisis, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston said Wednesday on the campaign trail, boasting that his party’s plan to build more homes is bearing fruit.
Nova Scotia Liberals call for new strategy for seniors housing
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill says if his party is elected to govern on Tuesday, it would develop a comprehensive housing strategy for seniors.
New Brunswick Liberals promise rent cap, tax cuts in first 100 days in office
A rent cap, tax cuts, and payments to nurses are among the commitments New Brunswick’s Liberal government says it will fulfill in its first 100 days in office.
Nova Scotia Liberals highlight housing plan to build 80,000 homes by 2032
Nova Scotia’s Liberal leader is highlighting his party’s plan to get 80,000 homes built in order to ease a provincial housing shortage by 2032, if elected to govern on Nov. 26.