Michael Babad Globe and Mail Update Published on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 3:18PM EST Last updated on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 8:05PM EST Today's top stories from Report on Business : Home buying rush expected in spring Canada's housing market remained vibrant in January, though showed signs of cooling from December. Year over year, resales rose 58 per cent in January, though from a depressed state a year earlier, the Canadian Real Estate Association said today, and prices rose almost 20 per ... Full Article...

This won't hurt a bit, homebuyers. Rob Carrick Ottawa — Globe and Mail Update Published on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 12:42PM EST Last updated on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 2:24PM EST The mortgage rule changes announced Tuesday by Financial Minister Jim Flaherty will weigh a bit on real estate speculators and heavily indebted people who want to fold their high-rate credit card debt into a lower-rate mortgage. But for rank and file homebuyers, the changes will barely be perceptible when they ... Full Article...

Flaherty moves to toughen mortgage rules By CBC News Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced new rules aimed at preventing homebuyers from getting into financial difficulty when mortgage rates rise. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced new rules Tuesday aimed at preventing homebuyers from getting into financial difficulty when mortgage rates rise. After consulting with major Canadian lenders, Flaherty outlined the latest weapons at Ottawa's disposal aimed at removing some of the spec ... Full Article...

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Some big-box home renovation stores stayed open later than usual Sunday night to accommodate Canadians hoping to take advantage of the federal Home Renovation Tax Credit. Consumers had until midnight to buy eligible supplies to claim the tax break before the program ended. The Canada Revenue Agency said building materials that arrived at homes before the deadline would qualify for the credit. Those materials don't have to be installed before the deadline — just purchased. Homeowners were ... Full Article...