Craig Alexander

We estimate that only Winnipeg and the Atlantic are more affordable than Calgary and Edmonton, but only because home prices read more

We estimate that only Winnipeg and the Atlantic are more affordable than Calgary and Edmonton, but only because home prices in the former two are considerably cheaper than their Alberta counterparts.

In addressing the matter of a speculative housing bubble, the more important question to answer is: are these robust economic read more

In addressing the matter of a speculative housing bubble, the more important question to answer is: are these robust economic fundamentals in Vancouver strong enough to support such price gains? Based on a number of indicators, we still don't think so.

Speculation has picked up in Western Canada, while housing markets in Central Canada appear to be coming in for a read more

Speculation has picked up in Western Canada, while housing markets in Central Canada appear to be coming in for a soft landing.

Canada's housing markets remained robust in early 2006, despite slightly higher mortgage rates. However, the dominant theme lurking beneath the read more

Canada's housing markets remained robust in early 2006, despite slightly higher mortgage rates. However, the dominant theme lurking beneath the national average results is clear signs that speculation has picked up in Western Canada, while housing markets in Central Canada appear to be coming in for a soft-landing.

It is one of the hardest things to forecast. So, get used to it.

It is one of the hardest things to forecast. So, get used to it.