Sentences with phrase «strong house price increases»

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2015.03.03 Canada's housing affordability slips overall, masking diverging local conditions in Q4 2014: RBC Economics Strong home price increases in Ontario biggest factor in erosion...

Strong demand in the housing sector fuelled increases in building materials prices in the June quarter, with the increase most noticeable in Sydney.

As part of the downside risks, they include the possibility of further increases in oil and commodity prices; a stronger - than - anticipated slowdown in China; the unsettled fiscal situation in the United States and Japan; and the renewed weakness in housing markets in many OECD countries.

In fact, average house prices over the past four years have increased a whopping 34 %, and our survey shows that demand for housing is projected to be strong well into 2010.

«UK average house prices increased by 8.1 % in the year to May 2016, according to the latest House Price Index from the ONS and Land Registry, revealing continually strong growth in the housing market in the pre-Brexit clihouse prices increased by 8.1 % in the year to May 2016, according to the latest House Price Index from the ONS and Land Registry, revealing continually strong growth in the housing market in the pre-Brexit cliHouse Price Index from the ONS and Land Registry, revealing continually strong growth in the housing market in the pre-Brexit climate.

The 2014 home buying season is off to a strong start with year - over-year increases in housing inventories and «sustained growth in home prices,» according to the latest National Housing Trend Report from realtor.com ®, which reflects data of 143 markets across the chousing inventories and «sustained growth in home prices,» according to the latest National Housing Trend Report from realtor.com ®, which reflects data of 143 markets across the cHousing Trend Report from realtor.com ®, which reflects data of 143 markets across the country.

What's needed to spur stronger growth in the housing market is a marked increase in inventory through stepped - up new construction, because only more new homes will ease tight inventories and, in turn, help slow home price gains, helping affordability.

«The Texas housing market remains in such high demand that we continue to see low levels of housing inventory and strong increases in home prices,» Lybbert says.

The U.S. housing market is in a completely different position than this time last year, with solid price increases, steady inventory and strong demand continuing well into the fall season, according to realtor.com ®'s National Housing Trend Report for Octobehousing market is in a completely different position than this time last year, with solid price increases, steady inventory and strong demand continuing well into the fall season, according to realtor.com ®'s National Housing Trend Report for OctobeHousing Trend Report for October 2013.

New construction kept condominium prices relatively flat in Regina at a 1.1 year - over-year decrease, but strong demand and critically low inventories of detached bungalows and standard two - storey homes drove price increases in these housing types of 3.0 per cent and 4.5 per cent, respectively.

2015 was definitely a strong year for real estate — house prices and demand had increased sharply and some parts of the country have had hard time keeping up with the demand.

«In line with our forecast, California's housing market experienced strong sales and price growth throughout last year, with the median price increasing 6.2 % for the year as a whole to reach $ 474,420 in 2015,» said CAR Vice President and Chief Economist Leslie Appleton - Young.

Regional Spotlight — California's housing market bounced back after a slight dip in June to reach the highest level since May 2012, as home prices continued to post strong annual gains and home sales recorded the first annual increase in six months, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® (C.A.R.) reported.

«With a stronger economy and labor market, it's critical to increase housing starts for entry - level buyers or else many will face affordability issues if their incomes aren't compensating for the gains in home prices.»

After posting their strongest increase in 16 years in 2005 (10.2 per cent), house price growth in 2006 will moderate to 4.9 per cent as existing home markets become more balanced, CMHC says.

It is no surprise that house prices have increased as much as they have; strong demand for amenities and limited supply in city centres have spiked prices upwards in urban areas, while affordability and spacious yards continue to attract buyers to the suburbs.

«We aren't seeing the wage growth we should be given the steady unemployment and strong GDP... Affordability will continue to be a major hurdle for this spring's homebuyers as housing prices continue to increase.»

Ryan discusses the death of Osama Bin Laden; Ryan reviews the economic news of the week; Ryan notices the correlation between increased home sales and interest rate drops; Louis notes we can't expect the housing market to be supported by further decreases in rates as they are already near historic lows; Ryan explains that interest rates change once every four hours; Ryan notes the difference between getting a quote and being locked in to an interest rate; Ryan advises the importance of keeping in touch with your mortgage lender; Louis notes that interest rates change a lot faster than home prices; Ryan notes that the consumer confidence was up, Ryan and Louis discuss the Fed's decision to keep interest rates where they are and to continue the $ 600 billion QE2 program; Ryan and Louis discuss the Fed's view that inflation is nascent; Louis notes that not only does the Fed not see inflation that exists but disclaims any responsibility for it; Louis asserts that there is a correlation between oil prices and Fed policy; Louis discusses Ben Bernanke's assertion that the Fed can't control oil prices but that they somehow can control the impact of higher oil prices on the rest of the economy; Louis also remarks on Bernanke's view of the dollar - the claim that a strong dollar can be achieved through the Fed's current policy as it is their belief that they are creating a sound economy and therefore a sound dollar; Louis notes the irony of the Fed chastising Congress» spendthrift ways — if the Fed did not monetize the debt, Congress could» nt spend; Louis noted that as Bernanke spoke the prices of gold and silver rose as it seemed that the Fed has no interest in cutting off the easy money; the current Fed policy will keep interest rates low; Ryan notes that the Fed knows that they can't let interest rates rise because of the housing mess; Louis notes that the Fed has a Hobson's Choice - either keep rates low or let interest rates rise and cut off the recovery.