Housing starts slow in December

Housing construction slowed by a more-than-expected 13.5 per cent in December, led by a decline in multiple-unit activity in Ontario, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

Packing up a house stirs up feelings

Moving is an ambivalent experience. The anticipation of your next home (and perhaps a new job, retirement, another child on the way, or other reasons prompting the move) mingles with poignant memories...

Building permits plunge unexpectedly

Building permits plunged unexpectedly in November, led lower by multi-unit residential intentions and an overall decline in non-residential permits, Statistics Canada said Monday.

Home prices expected to rise further: Royal LePage

Home prices will continue a "moderate and steady climb" this year, helped along by an improving economy and low interest rates, according to a report released Thursday.

Home prices expected to keep rising next year: Re/Max

Canadian home prices should continue to rise next year, despite sales levels flattening in most major markets, said Re/Max in a report released Tuesday.