Blog by Mara Riordon

BC Market Forecast - Q1 2012

January 27th, 2012
BC Real Estate Association releases its market forecast for Q1 2012. Market to remain relatively level in most areas through 2012.   http://www.bcrea.bc.ca/docs/news-2012/2012-01-27forecast.pdf

GVREB October 2011 Market Update

November 7th, 2011
Market update for October 2011 from the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8uM6su7554&feature=youtu.be

CHMC Q4 2011 Vancouver Market Outlook

November 7th, 2011
Vancouver Market Outlook CMHC

Here is what CMHC says about the market currently....

Greater Vancouver resales housing market to remain balanced for now through the first half of 2012.

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/odpub/esub/64363/64363_2011_B02.pdf

Bank of Canada Lending Rate At An All Time Low

March 4th, 2009

The Bank of Canada dropped its main lending rate to an all time historical low of 0.5%!  It is anticipated that the big banks will follow with their lending rates to try and stimulate consumer spending.  This may help give a little more confidence to home buyers and a bit of relief for current home sellers.

Forecast 2008-2009 Podcast

December 5th, 2008

I have provided you with a forecast podcast from CREA as to what they envision for the market going into 2009.

Market Update Podcast - Cal Lindberg - President of The Canadian Real Estate Association

December 3rd, 2008

I have added new functionality to be able to provide you with up-to-date information from industry experts.  Please watch the video podcast from Cal Lindberg on my Home Page.  I will be updating this area on a regular basis.