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Canadian Housing Observer 2012 — 10^th Edition
Highlighting the State of Canada's Housing To make the best decisions, you need the best information. Find it in the 2012 Canadian Housing Observer.
	It provides a complete picture of housing trends and issues in Canada today with chapters on: Housing Finance Housing Markets Demographic and Socio-economic Influences on Housing Demand Recent Trends in Housing Affordability and Core Housing Need Sustainable Housing and Communities
Among the highlights in the 2012 Observer: The recently introduced Canadian Covered Bond Legal Framework, which will support financial stability by facilitating diversified funding for lenders and strengthening the robustness of the Canadian covered bonds market; Annual housing starts and the average mortgage payment as a percentage of personal disposable income per worker are both close to their long-term averages, while debt-service ratios are below or near their long-term averages; Most mortgage holders have substantial equity in their homes, while the percentage of residential mortgages three months or more in arrears has been declining; Housing designed with flexibility in mind is better able to adapt to meet the needs of an aging population and accommodate the accessibility and other needs of persons with mobility, cognitive and agility disabilities. Housing in Canada Online (HiCO) is an interactive tool which provides CMHC's custom, Census-based, national, regional and local housing conditions data, including core housing need. Interactive local data tables are now available for over 160 selected municipalities across Canada to help you make more informed decisions at the local level. Download housing data and/or your FREE copy today! Order your free copy of the print publication online by calling 1-800-668-2642.
Go to the source: www.cmhc.ca/observer

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