Now, with the added convenience of the Internet, there are real estate agents who do transactions online only, and this is starting to be prominent in countries like the UK. So, is this a sound move for Americans or Canadians? Definitely not, according to the National Association of Realtors, which represents real estate agents […]
Archives for September 17, 2015
Preferred Shares Attractive, Advisers Suggest
OTTAWA — The preferred share market in Canada has taken a beating this year, sliding about 20 per cent so far, but investment advisers suggest there may be opportunities in the sector for investors. Ben Jang, a portfolio manager at Nicola Wealth Management, said those who are looking for quality names and high yield may […]
OECD Slashes Estimate of Canadian Growth to 1.1% in 2015
The OECD has lowered its estimate for Canada’s economic growth in 2015 to 1.1 per cent — revised downward from its June estimate of 1.5 per cent — as global growth stagnates. Its June estimate was itself revised downward from the 2.6 per cent growth for this year it projected in late 2014. The Paris-based economics […]