Government Reduces Minimum Down Payment on Property Purchases
Canada’s major banks are applauding a new piece of federal legislation, which will lower the minimum down payment on home mortgages.
Business & Finance
New Coalition Advocates Property Tax Reform in Ontario
Frustrated with the continual increase in Canadian property taxes, a new group has formed in Ontario with the aim of capping the annual increase in property assessments.
Google Expands into Online Real Estate Market
Internet search giant, Google, has just launched its own solution to cracking the real estate listings market, by displaying a property search tool within its search results.
CNN and Century 21 Real Estate Form Marketing Partnership
CNN’s advertising division has come to a one-year agreement Century 21 Real Estate, as part of a marketing partnership that involves both television and internet-based content licensing opportunities.
Intrawest to Sell Off Assets to Raise Capital for Resort Expansion
Resorts and recreation giant, Intrawest Corp. has recently hired an investment banker, and announced plans to sell off some of its assets.