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August 20, 2012
Housing market to slow down, says CMHC
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) predicts a moderate slowdown in new and existing home markets through this year and into 2013.
“Canada’s housing markets are expected to moderate over the rest of 2012 and into 2013 after showing sustained activity levels, specifically in the multiples segment, over the first half of 2012. Balanced market conditions in most local housing markets will result in a slowing in house price growth as well,” said Mathieu Laberge, deputy chief economist for CMHC, in a news release.
On an annual basis, housing starts will be in the range of 196,800 to 217,000 units in 2012, with a point forecast of 207,200 units. In 2013, housing starts will be in the range of 173,000 to 207,400 units, with a point forecast of 193,100 units.
Existing home sales will be in the range of 442,300 to 485,200 units in 2012, with a point forecast of 466,600 units. In 2013, Multiple Listing Service sales are expected to move up in the range of 440,500 to 487,600 units, with a point forecast of 469,600 units.
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