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Canadians Taking Some Action to Reduce Greenhouse Gases, But Don't Consider Their Homes a Major Source of Emissions

Monday, June 18, 2007

TORONTO, June 18 /CNW/ - A new poll conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Icynene has found more than three-quarters (79%) of Canadian homeowners claim to have taken 'some' or 'a lot' of action to reduce greenhouse gases, yet only three per cent believe their homes and offices contribute most to apparent increases in greenhouse gas emissions.

Heated Spring Real Estate Market Forecast from Coast-to-Coast

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 20 /CNW/ - Higher housing values, tight inventory levels, and all-out bidding wars have yet to deter first-time buyers in their quest to realize homeownership in major Canadian centres this year, according to a report released today by RE/MAX.

Canadian Residential Real Estate Market Post Extraordinary Gains Over 25-year Period

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

KELOWNA, BC, Jan. 24 /CNW/ - Residential housing values in virtually all major Canadian centres have posted significant gains since 1981, with almost half reporting double-digit appreciation annually, according to RE/MAX. Leading the charge is Barrie, Ontario with an exceptional 372 per cent increase in average price ($51,665 to $244,000) over the 25-year period.

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42% of Canadian Mortgage Holders Still Happy with Their Rates Despite Recent Increases, Tuesday, March 28, 2006
CMHC to Insure 30 Year Mortgages on a Pilot Basis, Saturday, February 25, 2006
Consumers Cautious About Mortgage Debt, Monday, February 20, 2006
Canadian Home Sales Forecast to Remain Strong, Continue to Rise, Monday, February 20, 2006
Residential Construction off to a Great Start in 2006, Thursday, February 09, 2006
Canada's Housing Market Remained Buoyant in Fourth Quarter, Thursday, January 12, 2006
CMHC Releases 2005 Report on The State of Canada's Housing, Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Average House Prices Forecast to Rise by 6.0 Per Cent Nationally in 2006 , Thursday, December 01, 2005
Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders to Become Professional Association, Monday, November 07, 2005
Housing Affordability to Hold Steady in 2006 as Listing Inventory Improves, Monday, November 07, 2005
Canadians' Appetite for Mortgage Credit Expected to Expand by 10% This Year, Friday, October 21, 2005
Variable Mortgage Rates to Rise in Coming Year, Thursday, October 20, 2005
Renovation on Homeowner's Minds, Thursday, October 13, 2005
Canadians Fiscally Responsible with Mortgages, Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Luxury Home Sales Experience Unprecedented Growth in Canada, Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Consumer Confidence Drops in August, Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Residential Construction Spending Up, Thursday, September 01, 2005
First Time Buyers Focussing on Condos, Thursday, August 25, 2005
Will BC's Housing Boom Bubble Burst?, Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Summer 2005 Housing Market Entices First-time Buyers with Stable Economy, Tuesday, July 26, 2005
House Building Cost Increases are Moderating, Friday, July 22, 2005
Average House Price Appreciation Eases in Second Quarter 2005, Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Strong Demand Buoys Recreational Property Values in Western Canada, Monday, June 27, 2005
Residential Energy-Efficiency Retrofit Incentives Expanded, Thursday, June 23, 2005
BC Home Sales Hit Record Highs in May, Monday, June 20, 2005
MLS(R) home sales soar in April, Friday, May 13, 2005
Sales of Homes Double and Triple, as Canadians Buy into Homeownership en Masse, Sunday, April 24, 2005
Renovation all the rage with Canadian homebuyers, Monday, April 11, 2005
March Housing Starts Edge Higher, Friday, April 08, 2005
Population-driven Housing Demand Sustains Expansion, Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Housing Minister Fontana Announces New Option for Affordable Housing, Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Improving Labour Market Drives Housing Demand, Friday, March 11, 2005
Poll Finds House Staging a Pre-sale Must for Canadians, Thursday, March 10, 2005
Affordability Report: Half the Canadian Houses Sold Went for Less Than Average Cost, Tuesday, February 08, 2005
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Consultations on a Canadian Housing Framework Begin, Friday, January 07, 2005
Average House Prices Remain High, Friday, January 07, 2005
Ministers accelerate affordable housing, Tuesday, November 30, 2004