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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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