Friday Free-for-all!
Thursday, November 12th, 2009It’s the end of the week, so lets do our economic news round up and open topic discussion. Here are a few stories I’ve noticed lately:
-September new home prices up more than expected
-Canada vs. USA – the new realty
-Putting all your retirement money into your house?
-Home improvement stores fear end of tax credit
-Metro builders ease off discounts in hot market
-Olympic rental scams on the rise
-Canadians are slaves to credit
-Canada Line on track to lose millions over next 15 years
-Conference Board: BC to get gold in 2010.
-The Conference Board prediction from 2008 is here.
-Critics blast condo / stadium mix
-Limp demand will create weak Canadian market
-The carry trade and ‘bubble like conditions’
-only 5% of Americans plan to buy a home in 2010
So what are you seeing out there? A boom reborn or a double dip recession? Post your news links, thoughts and anecdotes here and have an excellent weekend!
The Ritz Carlton work stoppage 

