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  1. CRA: Tracks thousand beneficiaries abusing federal financial assistance programs

    CRA: Thousands abusing federal financial assistance programs Ephraim VecinaMortgage Broker News Federal financial aid – which was intended to get households and businesses back on their feet amid the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic – is being taken advantage of by a significant number of cheaters, the Canada Revenue Agency has reported. CRA told CBC […]

  2. Just West 46-96 King Edward Avenue 55 garden suites and townhomes by Sightline Properties

    Just West offers convenient location near rapid transit and urban amenities Simon BriaultThe Province It’s not hard to find a condo for sale in Vancouver. You won’t have too many problems finding a single-family home either — if you’re lucky enough to be able to afford one, of course. But a townhome? Not so much. […]

  3. Pandemic’s economic effects could haunt Metro Vancouver housing into 2022

    Pandemic could dent Metro house prices for years, CMHC suggests Derrick PennerThe Province A downturn in Metro Vancouver housing markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic could range from gloomy to downright dismal through 2022, according to the national housing agency’s latest report. Prices have shown some immediate signs of stability since the collapse of sales […]

  4. Macro Research Board reports that Canadian housing market on thin ice

    Report says housing market is due for a crash David KitaiMortgage Broker News A report from an international macroeconomic research firm says that Canada’s economy is headed for a long, difficult period due largely to the effects of COVID-19 and the weaknesses in Canada’s housing market. The report “Canada on thin ice as it heats […]

  5. CMHC projects trajectories for Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal real estate in new summer outlook

    McLister says employment and income remain key factors in housing market David Kitai Mortgage Broker News On Tuesday, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its summer 2020 Housing Market Outlook, the most recent in a series of wild guesses the organization has made around the post-COVID-19 growth expected in Canada’s major housing markets. The […]

  6. Crown corporation announces loan program for mid-sized businesses hurt by COVID-19

    Mid-size business are companies with revenues between 100M and 500M Ephraim VecinaMortgage Broker News The Business Development Bank of Canada has announced that it will be providing loans for medium-scale companies that were significantly impaired by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the federal government’s credit assistance programs. Through their preferred banks, mid-sized businesses whose […]

  7. LGBTQ home buyers can now look for Zillow listings in states with anti-discrimination laws

    US Supreme Court ruled gender identity and sexual orientation protected Candyd Mendozaother In light of the significant civil rights win for LGBTQ Americans last week, Zillow has announced that all for-sale and rental listings on its platform now includes data on LGBT local legal protections. After years of pride marches and persistent social movements, the […]

  8. COVID-19: Government Extends CERB, delays CEBA Update

    The federal government updated CERB other Please note: the federal government is constantly updating their website as new information is announced. Remember to check Canada’s official coronavirus webpage and CREA’s COVID-19 online hub to stay up to date. In a busy week for government announcements, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) was extended to ensure ongoing support for Canadians, while the […]

  9. Eastridge Panorama 5528 148 St, Surrey, 36 rancher-style 3 bedroom townhomes by Infinity Properties

    Eastridge Panorama ticks all the downsizer boxes Simon BriaultThe Vancouver Sun If you asked a typical downsizer what they’re looking for in a new home, they’re likely to come up with some combination of the following: a place that doesn’t feel too small after moving out of their house, a lock-and-go lifestyle with no exterior […]

  10. Getting commercial buildings ready for back to work

    Getting buildings ready for back to work Connie AdairREM Clean it and they will come. Don’t and it could cost you your business. If a customer, client or guest looks into your business and doesn’t think it’s safe to venture inside, chances are they won’t. If an employee has to return to work and it […]