Jennifer Paterson

Jennifer Paterson

Jennifer Paterson joined CREW magazine, and Mortgage Broker News and website as senior writer in October 2014. She has been a business writer for more than eight years, with the past five spent in London, UK. Please get in touch with any real estate and investment hot topics, news and feature ideas.

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Home sales and prices continue to rise

As summer ends and real estate’s busiest season kicks off, new figures from the Canadian Real Estate Association show actual home sales activity in August was up year-over-year, the third highest August sales on record.

Overvaluation warning for Canada’s hottest market

One of Canada’s hottest real estate markets has been added to CMHC’s list of centres where the organization detects high levels of risk.

Home sales set new record

The latest figures from CREA show that the rise in home sales depends on the local market.

Survey reveals sentiment of condo investors

Confident condo investors believe the good times will roll on in these two major markets.

Home prices start to lag

The best of the spring market may be behind brokers, according to recently released data.

Fitch: Ontario housing market 25% overvalued

It’s been said before, but it seems the chorus is contagious – yet another report is calling the Ontario housing market overvalued; but brokers shouldn’t expect prices to fall or commissions to suffer.

Investment returns stable in all Canadian markets – except one

Real estate markets in Canada are seeing overall stability with respect to investment returns, says a new report – except in one province.

Are condo mortgage deals finally about to fall?

Condo price growth appears to defy a spike in the supply of those units, sparking questions about how much longer brokers can expect strong sales to continue.

Certain homes impact average rent levels

Rental prices have dropped in one major market and while some may spin it as a move to more affordability, the type of home driving that decrease must be considered.

Housing starts in this province were up 83%

Housing starts in one province have increased by 83 per cent year-over-year, according to new figures.