Adding to the confusion is that some metrics suggest prices are falling and others show an increase, though, overall, housing sales are down significantly compared to the peak activity in February, while average prices are down to a lesser extent.Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Compared to August last year, the HPI was up 8.9 per cent, which seems a lot different from the dismal-sounding newspaper headlines and economist forecasts. What gives? Sales in the GTA in August were down 48.3 per cent from the peak sales observed in March, a much more significant decline than the 34.2 per cent drop from August last year. Similarly, average prices in August, not adjusted for quality or size, were down 18 per cent from the peak prices observed in February.Article contentThe answer depends upon perspective.
The shift from expensive to cheaper homes contributes to the decline in average home prices. But the decline in average prices does not necessarily mean that the price of an average or typical home has also declined by the same rate, because average prices are being computed for housing whose quality and size vary considerably over time.Article content
financialpost Yet another reason why the BoC will continue to raise its rate.
financialpost Patience grasshopper
financialpost Even if rates hit 10% ppl with money will come in and scoop up houses plus all the. Immigr ate with money will pay regardless as their is a massive housing deficit good old supplyand demand
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financialpost Doomsdayers aren't going to like this.