January is turning into one of the hottest months ever for real estate sales. Realtors say they have never experienced such a busy January. In my opinion, 2012 could be one of the hottest years for real estate. The mini boom the country is experiencing now will only grow as we move into the busiest real estate season. What’s behind the boom?
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Despite what all the real estate market pessimists might say in my opinion there is no condominium bubble in Canada. All signs point to Canada’s real estate market remaining strong for this year and well into the rest of the decade. In most major urban centers the average resale price is at historic highs. This indicates an even greater need for condominiums, which are often seen as a more cost effective alternative to single family homes. Here are the major reasons that debunk any theory that Canadian condominium prices are bubbling.
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It’s good to be Canadian. While the U.S. housing market crumbled – to a certain degree bringing the global economy along with it, after some slight hiccups, the real estate markets in most Canadian cities have continued a slow and even climb. But only a fool would think that the Canadian economy is not heavily influenced by events in the U.S. and Europe. Here, we review what various economic soothsayers from around the world predict 2012 will have in store for the global economy.
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It’s the time of year when we shake off the old year and look ahead to guess what the new one will bring. 2011 was a mixed bag of economic drama: real estate, stock market, jobs and other indicators seemed down as often as they were up. What about 2012? The verdict is mixed, the debt crisis in Europe being the pivotal factor. Here’s what’s up for the year.
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It’s the beginning of a new year and everyone’s dying to know; how will the real estate market fare in 2012? Will home prices continue to escalate? Will housing starts continue to rise, or will they slow this year? And what will home sales be like this year? To answer these questions, I’ve done extensive research, gathered the thoughts of some of Canada’s top economists and compiled them here.
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