Stricter mortgage qualification rules that came into effect at the start of the year continued to take a bite out of home sales activity in BC for a seventh straight month, says BCREA.

Their modern designs include beds, scratching posts, climbing trees and litter boxes so sophisticated, one could be forgiven for forgetting what goes on in there.

“Home prices, home building and borrowing: In a similar vein, strong population gains will also drive housing activity,” writes BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic, in a recent note.

The Montgomery is a 27-storey luxury high-rise in the heart of Yonge and Eglinton with an expected occupancy of early 2019.

"Despite the less negative overall picture, the market remains very segmented," writes BMO economist Benjamin Reitzes, in a recent note. “Sales in Montreal and Ottawa pressed higher after taking a breather in [June]."

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Winona, an intimate collection of modern and refined condos, is coming soon to Vancouver’s bustling Cambie Corridor.

While it’s true that the market appears to be past the worst of its correction, there are still several factors at play that will keep things from returning to the red-hot pace of spring 2017.

Even if you’re totally mystified by the mortgage process, these five questions will help set you on the right track.

BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic notes that a 27-year high for population growth is likely behind the strength in starts, with Vancouver and Toronto markets leading the way.