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Recession is Over and Recovery is Beginning

October 13th, 2009
Most economists say recession is over and recovery is beginning   By Mae Anderson NEW YORK — More than 80 per cent of economists believe the recession is over and an expansion has begun, but they expect the recovery will be slow as worries over unemployment and high federal debt persist. That consensus comes from leading forecasters in a survey by the National Association for Business Eco ...

Total New Housing Starts

October 5th, 2009
Total New Housing Starts (Seasonable adjusted and annualized) Province June2009 June2008 July2009 July2008 August2009 August2008 Newfoundland/Labrador 2,900 2,800 2,900 1,800 2,400 3,100 PEI 1,000 600 600 400 1,000 700 Nova Scotia 2,700 3,900 3,300 ...

August Stats

September 3rd, 2009
September 2, 2009 August stats: Market momentum carries into August The number of home sales in Greater Vancouver increased significantly last month compared to August 2008 and moved closer in line with the active summer months experienced between 2003 and 2007. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales i ...

Home Sales Rise - August

August 28th, 2009
Economic signals turning green as consumer confidence, home sales rise By Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press OTTAWA - Canadians are starting to believe that better times are just around the corner, and that's good news for the economy, analysts say. The August consumer confidence survey from the Conference Board of Canada shows optimism returning to Canadian households, with the index ris ...

July Housing

August 6th, 2009
July stats: Strong spring market carries into summer months VANCOUVER, B.C. – August 5, 2009 – The Greater Vancouver housing market gained further momentum in July with record sales levels and a continued strengthening of home prices. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,114 in July 2009, be ...

June Sales

July 3rd, 2009
Market conditions drive strong June housing sales VANCOUVER, B.C. – July 3, 2009 – The combination of low interest rates and more affordable pricing helped propel Greater Vancouver home sale numbers to the second all-time highest total for the month of June. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that sales of detached, attached and apartment properties increased 75.6 per ...

May Real Estate Stats

June 3rd, 2009
REBGV May Statistics Increased demand steadies housing market in Greater Vancouver A continued increase in buyer activity over the last four months has resulted in increased home sales and lessened the downward pressure on housing prices in Greater Vancouver. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver tota ...

REBGV March Stats

April 8th, 2009
REBGV Stats - March

March Real Estate Stats

April 8th, 2009
VANCOUVER, B.C. - April 2, 2009 - The Metro Vancouver housing market experienced a movement away from volatility and toward stability to start the spring season.  Home sales in March 2009 returned to levels witnessed at the beginning of the decade, with 2,265 sales recorded across Metro Vancouver for the month, a 53 per cent increase over February but a 24.4 per cent decrease over March 2008 ...

Real Estate Tips and Advice

March 31st, 2009
Free Real Estate Reports to help save money and time. How to Save Thousands of Dollars When you Buy 27 Valuable Tips to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollar The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollar 6 Things You Must Know Before You Buy How to Stop Paying Rent and Own Your Own Home 11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection 6 Mistakes to Avoid ...
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