Bank of Canada Pauses Hikes as US Fed Signals More Tightening
Posted on Mar 08, 2023 in Community
The Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Even As the Fed Promises to Push Higher
As expected, the central bank held the overnight rate at 4.5%, ending, for now, the eight consecutive rate increases over the past year. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. This is the first pause among major central banks.
Economic growth gro...
Vancouver Real Estates
Posted on Feb 27, 2023 in Community
Top 10 Vancouver Neighborhoods for Families
Are you looking for the perfect neighborhood to raise your family in Vancouver? With so many great areas to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know where to start your search. To help you narrow it down, we've compiled a list of the top 10 Vancouver neighborhoods for families.
1. Kitsilano: This trendy...
Why should I work with a REALTOR® in Vancouver, BC?
Posted on Feb 26, 2023 in Community
In the competitive Vancouver real estate market, working with a REALTOR® can make a significant difference in finding your dream home or selling your property for the best possible price. The real estate industry can be complex and challenging to navigate without professional guidance, and that's where the PLACE Real Estate team comes in, led by Va...Vancouver Bucket List - March 2023
Posted on Feb 23, 2023 in Community
Here's the list of events you don't want to miss in Vancouver for March 2023:16th Annual Coastal Dance Festival
March 2, 2023 - March 5, 2023
Recurring daily
777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6
Recurring daily
777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6
Dancers of Damelahamid will host the 16th annual Coastal Dance Festival, honouring Indigenous stories, song, and dance from the Northwest Coast, Canada...Canadian Jobs Market Booms Despite Rate Hikes
Posted on Feb 10, 2023 in Community
Red Hot Labour Market Despite Rate Hikes
Today's Labour Force Survey (LFS) for January was much stronger than expected, once again calling into question how long the Bank of Canada's rate pause will last. This report showed no evidence that the labour market is slowing in response to the vast and rapid runup in interest rates.
Employment surged by 1...
Canadian Employment Rises
Posted on Feb 10, 2023 in Community
Canadian Employment (January 2023)
Canadian employment rose to 20.03 million in January, up by 150,000 (0.5 percent). The Canadian unemployment rate held steady at 5 percent, hovering just above all-time lows. Employment gains were concentrated among workers aged 25 to 54; workers in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta; and workers in wholesale and retail...
