Market Trends, August 31, 2023

Dated: August 31 2023

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023

Market Trends

Canadians are combining their buying power and co-owning homes with family and friends to combat unaffordability

High property prices, elevated interest rates and the rising cost of living has prompted many Canadians to rethink their lifestyle and housing needs. For some, this means pooling financial resources with other family members and friends in order to gain access to the housing market.

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Market Trends, Buying & Selling

Expert Q&A: What you need to know about buying a property pre-construction

Some Canadian homebuyers prefer an alternative approach to purchasing real estate that forgoes the conventional challenges of resale transactions, opting to purchase their home pre-construction.

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Mary Broadland

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