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Mortgage lending tightens for self-employed, immigrants
Toronto Star, 1 February 2012

Looser mortgage lending raises worries
Financial Post, 2 February 2012

CMHC backing fewer loansf
Financial Post, 30 January 2012

Federal government's ecoENERGY Retrofit program ends
The Gazette, 31 January 2012

Mortgage rules should be stricter: TD chief
Globe and Mail, 16 December 2011

Canada’s Rental Vacancy Rate Decreases
CMHC, 13 December 2011

CBC Radio Series - Throw-away buildings - I highly recommend you take the time to listen
CBC website, 24 November 2011

House of horrors, part 2
The Economist, 26 November 2011

Alarm bells sound over our house prices
Moneyville.ca, 2 December 2011

Low interest rates making home ownership slightly more affordable
Canadian Business, 25 November 2011

Throw Away Buildings (Worth Checking out)
CBC, November 2011

Why CIBC is being sued over mortgage penalties
Moneyville, 13 October 2011

Monetary Policy Report Summary
Bank of Canada, October 2011

Canada's housing 'like the fountain of youth' - for now
The Financial Post, 14 October 2011

Title insurance? Check. Land survey? Double check
The Toronto Star, 5 August 2011

Home-owning baby boomers should considerfor-sale signs
The Globe and Mail, 17 October 2011

An American asks: Is Canada's real estate market in a bubble?
The Globe and Mail, 14 October 2011

Now is the time for a fixed-rate mortgage>
The Globe and Mail,11 October 2011

Bidding wars erupt for prime rental condos
The Toronto Star, 3 October 2011

U.S., Canada face 40% risk of economic stagnation: Goldman
Finacial Post, 29 September 2011

Canadian housing market loses momentum: Scotiabank
The Canadian Press / Investment Executive, 27 September 2011

Carney, Waugh spar over new banking rules
The Globe and Mail, 26 September 2011

Canadian housing market immune to global turmoil in August, CREA finds
The Canadian Press / Canadian Business, 15 September 2011

Economic conditions will help Canada's real estate sector stay healthy: CMHC
The Canadian Press / Yahoo, 29 August 2011

How can I break my mortgage? - Globe and Mail Link
Globe and Mail, 15 July 2011

'Your debt needs to retire before you do'
Financial Post, 16 August 2011

Default avoided but fears on economy remain
Reuters, 3 August 2011

Moody maintains Canada triple-A credit rating, citing resilient economy
The Canadian Press, 28 July 2011

Canadian home prices surge to new high
Financial Post, 27 July 2011

World Markets Bleed
Financial Post, 4 August 2011

Asian buying of Vancouver real estate underestimated
CBC/Financial Post, 7 July 2011

RBC Hosuing Trends and Affordability May 2011
RBC Economics Research, May2011

Flaherty, Carney fear household debt impact, but taking action also risky
Yahoo! Canada Finance, 23 June 2011

4 Ways To Value A Real Estate Rental Property
Investorpedia, 21 June 2011

Flaherty says Canada house market shows moderation
BNN, 20 June 2011

Bank of Canada holds rates, hawkish tone surprises
Yahoo News, 31 May 2011

You — through the eyes of a mortgage lender
Yahoo Finance, 24 May 2011

5 things to ask when buying a cottage
moneyville, 27 May 2011

Nearly half of Canadians interested in selling homes privately, says poll
Canadian Press, 26 May 2011

Is buying a student condo for my child a good investment?
Yahoo Finance, 30 May 2011

Alberta's deliquent homeowners lead the pack
Globe & Mail, 5 May 2011

Also go to CBC radio piece on same issue - 6 May 11 Metro Morning with Michael Hlinka
CBC Radio, 6 May 11

Selling house not just about highest price
Financial Post, 27 April 2011

Rent or Buy? Do the math
Financial Post, 28 April 2011

Nine signs you can't afford a mortgage
Investopedia.com, 2 May 2011

Outlook negative: Chance of S&P U.S. downgrade rattles markets
Financial Post, 18 April 2011

RELEASE MID‐MONTH RESALE HOUSING FIGURES
TREB, 18 April 2011

Survey: first-time buyers confident about financial health
Mortgage Broker News, 7 April 2011

More than half of young adults waiting till next year to buy home: RBC survey
he Canadian Press, 7 April 2011

ONTARIO'S HOUSING RESALE ACTIVITY ACCELERATED AND PROPERTY VALUE CLIMBED IN FOURTH QUARTER
CNW, 24 February 2011

Why do mortgage rates rise fast, fall slowly?
Financial Post, 17 February 2011

3 Ways to deal with rising mortgage rates
Moneyville.ca, 10 February 2011

Canadian household debt high, but still manageable, banks conclude
Canadian Press, 9 February 2011

Rising Mortgage Rates are worse than you think
Globe and Mail, 8 February 2011

Real Estate In Canada: CBC
CBC Website, 14 January 2011

Why the home of the future is green
Globe and Mail, 9 December 2010

Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
Bank of Canada, 18 January 2011

New mortgage rules could price some out of market
Financial Post, 17 January 2011

Debt advisors flood Canadian market
Financial Post, 22 December 2010

Why a buyer's real estate agent matters even more
Moneyville.ca, 3 December 2010

Housing market should be resilient in 2011 thanks to low interest rates
Yahoo Finance, 6 January 2011

Watch out for rising debt levels, bank warns
Moneyville.ca, 9 December 2010

Housing prices will rise 3 per cent in 2011, Re/Max predicts
The Record.com, & December 2010

Things you think add value to your home - but really don't
Investopedia.com

Real estate fees not headed for basement despite new rules
Globe and Mail, 2 Ocotber 2010

Canada's economy still leads, but slowing: IMF
CTV, 8 OCtober 2010

Banks hold most of the cards in mortgage game
Finacial Post, 17 September 2010

Asian investors keep GTA flush with rental units
Globe & Mail, 9 September 2010

Tips for buying or selling your home
Toronto Star, 20 September 2010

How to show a property with renters
Post Media News, September 17, 2010

Home sales grow in August, prices remain flat in sign of housing market health
Canadian Press, 15 September 2010

Rough patch ahead for housing market
Financial Post, 9 September 2010

HOUSING BANKS' NEXT SORE SPOT
National Post, 1 September 2010

Introducing the Plunge-O-Meter tax-defeater
Globe & Mail 16 August 2010

Canadian home prices continue to rises
Globe and Mail 25 August 2010

CREA lowers home sale expectations
Toronto Sun 30 July 2010

Variable may no longer be the best mortgage
Financial Post/Vancouver Sun, 29 July 2010

In Toronto, multiple factors are at work shaping a see-saw market
Globe and Mail, Jul. 01, 2010

Housing Now — Ontario
CMHC, Q2 2010

EQuilibrium™: Healthy Housing for a Healthy Environment
CMHC, general

Seeing through home sellers' camouflage
BankRate, 17 May 2010

Maybe your mortgage needs a check-up
Financial Post, 11 June 2010

Home foreclosures don’t add up
Financial Post, 25 May 2010

Time to get serious on paying down debt
Globe and Mail, 2 June 2010

Banks reduce some mortgage rates
Ottawa Citizen, 21 May 2010

Resale housing markets in Calgary, Alberta lag in April
Calgary Herald May 17, 2010

Get them while they are low
Axiom, 17 May 2010

New Mortgage Rules Crimp Home Buying Power
Globe and Mail, 21 May 2010

How to buy a house and make it pay
Globe and Mail, 13 May 2010

Rate protection comes at a price
Financial Post, 5 May 2010

House prices to cool in 2011, says TD
Financial Post, 5 May 2010

Bank of Montreal alleges huge mortgage fraud
CBC - Calgary, 4 May 2010

Real estate fraud rare but experts warn homeowners to be on the lookout
CP, 8 April 2010

As condo prices rise, investors still find homes for their money
Globe and Mail, 29 April 2010

Canadian economy expanding quickly, but will soon trail G7 countries: Carney
CP, 22 April 2010

In a heated market, some advise buyers to step back
Globe and Mail, 23 April 2010

Royal LePage warns of real estate 'irrationality'
CP/CBC, 8 April 2010

Overheated resale market driving more buyers to new homes
Globe and Mail, 1April 2010

Variable mortgages (almost) always win
Financial Post Magazine, 6 April 2010

Housing Now - Canada
CMHC March 2010

Canadian homebuyers pressured to enter market sooner on rising prices, mortgages
CP, 24 March 2010

New Guidlines for Mortgages - CMHC
CMHC

Slowdown of 2008 is hitting home now
Globe and Mail, 4 March 2010

Government of Canada Takes Action to Strengthen Housing Financing
Government of Canada Press release

How Soon? How Fast? Interest Rates and Other Monetary Policy Decisions in 2010
CD Howe Institute

An Old piece on Bridge or interim financing
New dreamHomes Magazine - online source date not clear

Finally, Canada's financial system gets some respect
Financial Post - Posted, 1 February 2010

Flaherty urged to keep spending taps open
Globe & Mail, 2 February 2010

Record home sales to cap off 2009 based on supply and demand, not bubble
Canadian Press , 15 January 2010

How to manage your credit hangover - The Globe and Mail
Globe & Mail, 12 January 2010

Weekly Market Insight
CIBC, 18 December 2009

A tricky dance of debt for home buyers
Globe & Mail, 19 December 2009

A buyer’s quandary: Jump in or get out?
Globe & Mail, 5 December 2009

Bank of Canada Press Release
Bank of Canada, 8 December 2009

Easy credit, soaring prices raise new housing fears
Globe and Mail, 1 December 2009

Home ownership costs on the rise in Canada
National Post, November 25, 2009

In Toronto, a hot market has some bidders feeling burned
Globe and Mail, Nov. 26, 2009 2:15PM EST Last updated on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 2:26AM EST

Real estate recovery will be weak in Canada due to limp demand, report shows
THE CANADIAN PRESS, cp.org, Updated: November 11, 2009

Buying a small, income-producing property
Globe and Mail, 15 October 09

What you need to know about the Economy
CBC Website Link

GTA Housing Market Outlook
CMHC - Fall 2009

Permits Suggest Rebound
Toronto Star , 6 November 2009

Haggling over your first mortgage
Bank of Canada - 8 October 2009

Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/4 per cent
Bank of Canada - 20 October 2009

CMHC's growth fuels worries over new risks
Globe and Mail , 19 October 2009

No strings attached
Globe and Mail , 17 October 2009

Checking the 'same as rent' claims
Globe and Mail , 12 September 2009

Royal LePage Survey
CNW, 10 September 2009

Laurentian Bank's Comments
The Weekly Monitor, 9 September 2009

Consumer confusion: Save more, or spend more to help Canada's economy
Canadian Press, 12 September 09

Toronto housing starts up 19.7% for August, but strike stalled permits
National Post, 11 September 09

Maclean's End of Summer Real Estate Special
Maclean's, 27 August 09

Books? Check. Laptop? Check. Condo? Check
Globe and Mail - 3 September 09

The big bucks are back
Globe and Mail - 14 August 09

What American Bankers Can Learn from Canada
Business Week - 13 August 09

Canadian new home prices dip
Globe and Mail - 12 August 09

Five signs a housing recovery is on the way
Globe and Mail - 11 August 09

Bank of Canada July 21 rate announcement: Analyst reaction
National Post - 21 July 09

Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate ...
Bank of Canada - 21 July 09

Don't handcuff your mortgage
National Post - 13 July 09

Five lawyers charged in mortgage scam - USA
National Post - 9 July 09

Housing sales bounce back nationwide
The Globe and Mail - 16 July 09

U.S. commercial real estate next big risk
The Globe and Mail - 15 July 09

Where mortgage rates are headed next
Globe and Mail update and Investor Education Fund Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2009 05:02PM EDT

Riding the Real Estate Roller Coaster
the National Post -5 June 2009

10 hurdles to losing on a new home
Globe and Mail -19 May 2009

Doing Home Renos?
Globe and Mail -2 June 2009

Too late to refinance your mortgage?
Globe and Mail -12 June 2009

Couple's story offers lesson in life insurance
The Toronto Star - 21 March 2009 - A recent find but good to know

Harmonized tax will hit housing hard, builders say
Globe and Mail -1 May 2009

Sellers Get Real
Globe and Mail - 1 May 2009

Looking Inside Your Mortgage Options
The Toronto Star - 30 April 2009

Surprised by depth of slump, central bank pegs rate at 0.25%
Globe and Mail - 21 April 2009

Bank of Canada to hold rate at record low until 2010
National Post - 21 April 2009

Bank of Canada Press Release
21 April 2009

Canadians still frugal, but buck world trends
Globe and Mail - 20 April 2009

What's hot, what's not
National Post - 9 April 2009

CMHC's 2009 Q1 Report - Ontario Housing Market Outlook
CMHC

A real estate market with plenty of reasons to buy
National Post - 3 April 2009

Choosing the right mortgage
National Post - 30 March 2009

Reducing debt period can help you save
Financial Post - 30 March 2009

Green Two
National Post - 28 March 2009

Green One
National Post - 28 March 2009

First-timers drive a rebounding market
Globe and Mail - March 13, 2009

Breaking up with your mortgage
National Post - 7 March 2009

Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target by 1/2 percentage point to 1/2 per cent
Bank of Canada Press Release - 3 March 2009

Sharp drop into recession suggests pain will be short
Globe and Mail - March 3, 2009 at 12:30 AM EST

Fixed or Variable - Arguments presented
BNN - Stars & Dogs : February 27, 2009 : [02-27-09 4:45PM]

Worthwhile Canadian Initiative
NEWSWEEK February 16, 2009 Issue

Carney worried over Canadians' debt
Globe and Mail Update February 17, 2009 at 7:20 PM EST

The art of mortgage renegotiation
Globe and Mail Update February 12, 2009 at 6:00 AM EST

Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update
Press Release - Bank of Canada

Home prices, sales decline - Toronto
The Canadian Press January 26, 2009 at 7:31 AM EST

Canada's inflation rate drops to 1.2%
Canwest News Service - January 23, 2009

Worthy customers still getting credit, banks say
By GARY NORRIS The Canadian Press Tue. Jan 6 - 7:16 AM

Pay attention when renewing mortgage
JOEY FITZPATRICK PERSONAL FINANCE Mon. Jan 5 - 5:37 AM

Where's the Bottom?
CBS - 60 Minutes - 14 December 2008

Special investigation: How high-risk mortgages crept north
Saturday's Globe and Mail - December 12, 2008 at 11:54 PM EST

A rental crunch on the horizon
Globe and Mail - December 11, 2008 at 5:53 PM EST

A Mayor's land-transfer tax helped sink Toronto real estate market, study says
Globe and Mail Update, December 9, 2008 at 3:20 PM EST

Agents see paralyzing indecision among clients
Globe and Mail Update, December 5, 2008 at 12:00 AM EST

Real estate: Dealing in a buyers' market
Globe and Mail Update, December 3, 2008 at 1:24 PM EST

Ten pieces of good news in the gloom
Globe Investor Magazine Online, November 28, 2008

Rise in new home prices slows to 2.1 per cent
Globe and Mail November 10, 2008 at 9:24 AM EST

Toronto home sales, prices slump
Globe and Mail November 5, 2008 at 3:38 PM EST

Homeowners hit hard by reassessment
Canoe.ca Friday, 2008-10-28 03:56:35

Glossary: vocabulary for a financial crisis
CBC News Friday, October 24, 2008 | 4:34 PM ET

Variable mortgages cheaper after rate cut
Globe and Mail October 22, 2008 at 1:46 PM EDT

$25B credit backstop for banks 'not a bailout': Harper
CBC News Friday, October 10, 2008 | 6:16 PM ET

Toronto-area resale market drops 12%
Globe and Mail August 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM EDT

Young Buyers Eager to Enter the Market
Globe and Mail June 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM EDT

Plenty of 'For Sale' signs but actual sales lagging - US
Globe and Mail /Associated Press May 26, 2008 at 1:46 PM EDT

How to win a bidding war
Globe and Mail April 25, 2008 at 12:00 AM EDT

A little mortgage savvy gets some big savings
G & M April 17, 2008 at 6:00 AM EDT

Canadian households dodge U.S.-style credit woes
G & M March 26, 2008 at 3:00 PM EDT

If you're buying old, hire a pro to check it out
G & M February 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM EST

U.S. housing starts fall by 24.8% for 2007
Thursday, January 17, 2008

Canada's Real Estate Market Continues to Soar
Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Canadian Housing Stats
January 2008

Best Year Ever with Six Weeks To Go!
Monday, November 19, 2007

Taxes for Toronto home buyers
Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007

Educate yourself, then jump into the market
Thursday, August 17, 2007

Housing market continues cooling trend
Thursday, August 9, 2007

CIBC Sub prime exposure below estimates
Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Bank of Canada raises rate 1/4 percent
Tuesday, July 10, 2007

CIBC Sub prime exposure in spotlight
Monday, July 9, 2007