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Resort community argues unique needs, tourist economy justify exemption

TORONTO — Three in four Canadians who don't own a property say buying a home feels out of reach, a new poll shows.

TORONTO — Some advocates are praising Ottawa's move to lengthen the amortization period on insured mortgages for certain homebuyers, but say expanding the policy to all Canadians would help make home ownership more affordable.

A significant portion of new developments under construction are in strata industrial.

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says Canada would need to build 1.3 million additional homes by 2030 to eliminate the country's housing gap.

New mass timber buildings in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ can now reach up to 18 storeys for residential and office towers

Technology investments tailored to the residential, investment markets pay off

SAANICH, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — British Columbia's government is spearheading a new public development project on Vancouver Island aimed at bringing more affordable homes closer to transit access.

After five straight holds of the Bank of Canada's key interest rate that followed its hiking cycle of more than a year, economists say a rebound awaits the national housing market — but don't expect a big surge just yet.

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