Brief, Mild Correction Forecast for Canada's Housing Market
The Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast released in January showed the average price of a home in Canada increased year-over-year between 2.0 and 4.0 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Compared to 2012, fewer homes are expected to trade hands in the first half of 2013, which should slow the pace at which home prices are rising. However, by the end of 2013, Royal LePage expects the average national home price to be 1.0 per cent higher compared to 2012. To read more click here.