More than two-thirds of Canadian households owned their home in 2006 — and this will only grow in the long term
Starts rise in both singles and multiples segments
Existing home sales forecast to drop 18%
Report highlights decline in Ontario condo segment
But sagging labour market suggests little prospect for a major resurgence in demand near-term
Home buyers benefiting from downward pressure on prices, lower mortgage rates
Multiples segment sees the the largest increase
Poor economic conditions curbing demand for new homes
Two-thirds of women say economy would not impact decision to buy a house